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For soft and plastic formations
HyperBlade bit—distinctive hyperbolic-shaped cutters that cut 20% deeper into rock
For hard and brittle formations
AxeBlade bit—the industry's most record-setting 3D cutting element
For hard and high-impact formations
StingBlade bit—the industry's first 3D cutting element
For hard and abrasive formations
EnduroBlade 360 bit—the industry's only rolling element that actually cuts rock
Embrace the Intelligent Design Approach for Proven Performance
Smith Bits, a Schlumberger company, leads the industry with record-crushing bit technologies that are constantly proved and reproved in the field. Drilling Contractor drills into what’s behind the performance of these bits with new-generation shaped cutting elements.
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Blade bits have a history of record-breaking performance

We hold 53% of global drillbit records, and we set over 50% of the records in the most recent Hart Energy E&P drillbit review. Read these case studies for details on how different Blade bits helped operators by delivering faster ROP, more footage, and fewer drilling days.

The HyperBlade bit consistently improved ROP versus conventional bits used in offset wells within the same pad.
Using 13-mm AxeBlade diamond element bits instead of conventional PDC bits, INK-Service increased average ROP from 9.2 m/h to 17.7 m/h—an improvement of 92%.
Over all 38 wells, the StingBlade bit saved the operator 64 days of drilling time in the 12 ¼-in section alone.
Operator lowers drilling time and eliminates planned runs using EnduroBlade 360 bits, fit-for-purpose PowerDrive RSS units, and Rhino XC reamer.
Cutting Element Scrape Tests
Laboratory tests demonstrate cutting action on formation samples

Experience cutting-edge performance

See the power of Blade bits technology with a virtual view of rock destruction during our stringent testing process.

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HyperBlade hyperbolic diamond element bit
AxeBlade ridged diamond element bit
StingBlade conical diamond element bit
EnduroBlade 360 rolling diamond element bit

Reshaping Drilling Performance
Cut, plow, rotate, crush—see how the Blade family evolved from a single revolutionary approach.
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Drilling Performance Insights: A Discussion with Bit Expert Wiley Long
Discover how Blade family bits were designed for maximum efficiency in this one-on-one interview with Smith Bits Product Champion Wiley Long.
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Blade family bits are unique because we begin the design process by asking one crucial question: “What best improves bit performance in specific situations?” This approach led to our creating the first bits in the Blade family, using elements with specialized, 3D shapes to optimize performance well beyond conventional fixed and flat cutters. The immediate benefit was reduced wear that meant fewer bit trips, which lowered NPT and costs.

But this is really just the tip of the iceberg. We are advancing better bit performance every day because of our continuing work to understand customers' drilling challenges, and answering those challenges with something not quite as small as it seems—cutting elements. Cutting elements are small, but their effect is huge. In fact, that’s how Schlumberger reshaped cutting performance—by studying the behavior of cutting elements in key drilling applications.

The result is two classes of innovative cutters—the rolling cutting element and the 3D cutting element. Each possesses proprietary characteristics developed for specific applications and are the basis for each bit in our Blade family.

Hart Energy awards for drillbit innovation

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Blade Family Offerings

Aegis
Armor cladding
400% more erosion resistance and 40% more blade strength than other bit materials.
EnduroBlade 360
Rolling diamond element bit
Extend PDC bit durability with our rolling cutting element technology.
HyperBlade
Hyperbolic diamond element bit
Increase ROP and maintain steerability in plastic formations with the new hyperbolic element bit.
AxeBlade
Ridged diamond element bit
Improve penetration rates and directional control with our ridged 3D cutting element bit.
StingBlade
Conical diamond element bit
Significantly improve footage and ROP in hard-to-drill formations.
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Case Study ENAP Ecuador Saves 2.3 Drilling Days and Drills 16-in Section in a Single Run Using Customized AxeBlade Bit, MDC Field

AxeBlade bit customized with Stinger elements and FireStorm technology overcomes interbedded formations.

Case Study AxeBlade Ridged Diamond Element Bit Doubles Footage, Increases ROP 41% in Woodford Shale

BP uses bit with engineered cutting elements to drill curve and lateral sections.

Article Global Reach with Local Impact

Saudi Aramco deploys its first bit manufactured by Smith Bits facility in Saudi Arabia.

Case Study NeoSteer CLx ABSS Drills Three Sections in One Run Without Compromising ROP, Southwest Marcellus Shale

System drills tangent, curve, and lateral sections while staying 91% in tight 4-ft target window.

Product Sheet Aegis Armor Cladding

Extend the life of our steel-bodied bit designs, and get more runs.

Video Aegis Armor Cladding

Aegis cladding is laser forged to protect steel-bodied bits with 400% more erosion resistance and 40% more blade strength than other bit materials.

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