Newcomers purchasing recreational skates can save money with lower-grade steel blades. Blade profile How curved your blade is will determine how much of the blade comes in contact with the ice.

posted at 1:35 p.m., Jan. 22, 2007 Jan 22, 2007 Jan 22, 2007Updated Aug 27, 2020 0 ...

Blade material Most ice hockey skates feature steel blades. Advanced skaters opt for more expensive and durable stainless steel. For casual skaters, more affordable nickel-plated steel should suffice.