Budget pick
7.1
Hardened nozzles
Generic MK8 Hardened Twin Pack
Fine for occasional abrasive prints
$14for two
Inexpensive hardened MK8 tips survive short runs of wood and glow PLA better than brass, but orifice growth shows up after serious nylon-CF. Treat them as consumables and keep a spare.
See the full Hardened nozzles comparison guide for alternatives and score tables.
Scorecard
Overall7.1
Print quality7.0
7.0
Durability6.4
6.4
Value9.0
9.0
Ease of use8.2
8.2
Compatibility7.5
7.5
Pros
- + Very low cost
- + Common MK8 threading
- + Better than brass for mild abrasives
Cons
- − Wear shows quickly with PA-CF
- − Batch QC varies
Specs
- Material
- Hardened steel
- Orifice
- 0.4 mm
- Form factor
- MK8
- Pack
- Typically 2+