Best Parting Inserts in 2026

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Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026

At a Glance: Our Top Picks for Parting Inserts

OSCARBIDE 1/2" Indexable Lathe Grooving Parting Holder with 10 Pieces GTN-2(QC1402) Heavy Duty Nickel Plated QA08R-20 Right -Hand Cut Off Tool Carbide Inserts
#TOP1
Oscarbide 1/2" Indexable Lathe Grooving Parting Holder With
7.2
PM SCORE
OSCARBIDE 3/4" Indexable Lathe Grooving Parting Holder Heavy Duty Nickel Plated QA12R-30 Right -Hand Cut Off Tool with 10 Pieces Carbide Inserts GTN-3(QC1403)
#TOP2
Oscarbide 3/4" Indexable Lathe Grooving Parting Holder Heavy
6.4
PM SCORE
OSCARBIDE 5/8”Shank 9 Pieces/Set Indexable Carbide Lathe Turning Tool Holder and Boring Bar,CNC Heavy-Duty Nickel Plated indexable Insert Holders for Turning Grooving Threading Cut Off
#TOP3
Oscarbide 5/8”Shank 9 Pieces/Set Indexable Carbide Lathe Turning
5.3
PM SCORE

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Summary of the Best Parting Inserts of 2026

Market Overview
Parting Inserts Reviewed
  • Reviews Analyzed: 132 Items
  • PM Avg. Rating: 2.7 / 10
20 Products Evaluated
  • Highest Price: $199.99
  • Lowest Price: $32.99
  • Avg. Price: $119.00

Oscarbide 1/2" Indexable Lathe Grooving Parting Holder With 10 Pieces Gtn-2(Qc1402) Heavy Duty Nickel Plated Qa08R-20 Right -Hand Cut Off Tool Carbide Inserts

OSCARBIDE
10
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
OSCARBDIE 9.88

Features

Size:Shank Size (B x H): 1/2" x 1/2" Overall Length (L): 4.5"

GTN-2 insert stop assures accuracy of center height and precise depth of cut

Simple set-up with one piece integral shank holder adapts easily to any machine type and turret configuration

Opening of wide grooves by plunging and side turning,wedge clamping of insert provides superior stability in close quarters face grooving cuts

For external parting & grooving, profile/copy turning

Oscarbide 3/4" Indexable Lathe Grooving Parting Holder Heavy Duty Nickel Plated Qa12R-30 Right -Hand Cut Off Tool With 10 Pieces Carbide Inserts Gtn-3(Qc1403)

OSCARBIDE
10
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
OSCARBDIE 9.89

Features

Size:Shank Size (B x H): 3/4" x 3/4" Overall Length (L):5",Max cutting depth:1.18”

GTN-3 insert stop assures accuracy of center height and precise depth of cut

Simple set-up with one piece integral shank holder adapts easily to any machine type and turret configuration

Opening of wide grooves by plunging and side turning,wedge clamping of insert provides superior stability in close quarters face grooving cuts

For external parting & grooving, profile/copy turning

Oscarbide 5/8”Shank 9 Pieces/Set Indexable Carbide Lathe Turning Tool Holder And Boring Bar,Cnc Heavy-Duty Nickel Plated Indexable Insert Holders For Turning Grooving Threading Cut Off

OSCARBIDE
9
1.10 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
OSCARBDIE 9.88

Features

5/8” Metal lathe cutting tools includes 1pcs External Parting&Grooving Tool Holder QA10R-30 , 6pcs External Turning tool holder SCBCR,SSSCR,SCLCL,SCLCR,SWGCR,SDNCN ,1pcs SER External Threading Tool Holder,1 pcs S10R-SCLCR Boring Bar

Turning Holders are made of high quality steel with Nickel Cotated, which are more durable moistureproof, dust-proof than general lathe tool holder

Cutters bits are made of carbide with Tin-coated,with positive rake cutting angle and built-in chip breaker for general purpose cutting action

Metal Lathe tools suitable for varied grooving,external/internal turning and threading,for semi-finishing/roughing steel metal

All metal lathe cutting tools and inserts packed in a premuim aluminium carrying case,easy to carry

Thinbit Lgs34R 3/4 Inch, Right Hand Orientation, Straight Toolholder. Use With Grooving, Face Grooving, Threading And Parting Inserts.

GROOVE 'N TURN
LGS34R
4.84 X 0.75 X 0.75 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Kaiser-THINBIT 5.67

Features

See Downloads section below item photos for detailed product information, technical information and compatible inserts.

Designed for CNC, Swiss and conventional machines. Toolholder includes: X Clamp, S3808 Screw, W1005 Wrench and P0206 Pin.

This toolholder is compatible with grooving, face grooving, threading and parting inserts.

Use with Right Hand Inserts.

U.S. Patent 6,688,816 and 6,824,333.

1/2" 3/8" Indexable Lathe Grooving Parting Holder With 10 Pieces Gtn- Sp200 Heavy Duty Nickel Plated Zq1212R02 Right -Hand Cut Off Tool Carbide Inserts (3/8" Zq1010R02 With 10Pcs Inserts)

KINRITE
KINRITE
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
JRT-TOOLS 6.44

Features

Holder’s size:ZQ1010R02, Shank Size (B x H): 1/2" x 1/2" Overall Length (L): 3.9" , Screw size: M4x16, Wrench size: L3

Insert’s size: SP200, Tin Coated Carbide Insert, grooving width: 2mm

GTN-2 insert stop assures accuracy of center height and precise depth of cut

Simple set-up with one piece integral shank holder adapts easily to any machine type and turret configuration

Package: 1 x ZQ1010R02 Right -Hand holder + 10pcs SP200 carbide inserts

Thinbit Lgsf01R 1 Inch, Right Hand Or Left Hand Orientation, 90 Degree Toolholder. Use With Grooving, Face Grooving, Threading And Parting Inserts.

GROOVE 'N TURN
LGSF01R
4.84 X 1.00 X 1.00 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Kaiser-THINBIT 5.67

Features

See Downloads section below item photos for detailed product information, technical information and compatible inserts.

Designed for CNC and conventional machines. Toolholder includes: C Clamp, S3808 Screw, W1005 Wrench and P0312 Pin.

This toolholder is compatible with grooving, face grooving, threading and parting inserts.

Use with LH inserts For M03 rotation. Use with RH inserts For M04 rotation.

U.S. Patent 6,688,816 and 6,824,333.

Thinbit Lgs01R 1 Inch, Right Hand Orientation, Straight Toolholder. Use With Grooving, Face Grooving, Threading And Parting Inserts.

GROOVE 'N TURN
LGS01R
4.84 X 1.00 X 1.00 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Kaiser-THINBIT 5.67

Features

See Downloads section below item photos for detailed product information, technical information and compatible inserts.

Designed for CNC, Swiss and conventional machines. Toolholder includes: X Clamp, S3808 Screw, W1005 Wrench and P0206 Pin.

This toolholder is compatible with grooving, face grooving, threading and parting inserts.

Use with Right Hand Inserts.

U.S. Patent 6,688,816 and 6,824,333.

Thinbit Sft56R 5/16" Right Hand, Straight, Flushtop Toolholder. Use With Grooving, Threading, Face Grooving And Parting Inserts

LITTLEBIT
SFT56R
4.84 X 0.31 X 0.31 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Kaiser-THINBIT 5.67

Features

See Downloads section below item photos for detailed product information, technical information and compatible inserts.

Original THINBIT toolholder designed for manual, benchtop and jeweler lathes. Toolholder includes: A Clamp, S5608 Screw, P0308 Pin and W1005 Wrench.

This toolholder is compatible with grooving, threading, face grooving and parting inserts.

Use inserts beginning with 'S'. Use with Right Hand and centered inserts.

Thinbit Lgs38R 3/8 Inch, Right Hand Orientation, Straight Toolholder. Use With Grooving, Face Grooving, Threading And Parting Inserts.

GROOVE 'N TURN
LGS38R
4.84 X 0.50 X 0.38 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Kaiser-THINBIT 5.67

Features

See Downloads section below item photos for detailed product information, technical information and compatible inserts.

Designed for CNC, Swiss and conventional machines. Toolholder includes: X Clamp, S3808 Screw, W1005 Wrench and P0206 Pin.

This toolholder is compatible with grooving, face grooving, threading and parting inserts.

Use with Right Hand Inserts.

U.S. Patent 6,688,816 and 6,824,333.

Thinbit Sft38R 3/8" Right Hand, Straight, Flushtop Toolholder. Use With Grooving, Threading, Face Grooving And Parting Inserts

LITTLEBIT
SFT38R
4.84 X 0.38 X 0.38 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Kaiser-THINBIT 5.67

Features

See Downloads section below item photos for detailed product information, technical information and compatible inserts.

Original THINBIT toolholder designed for manual, benchtop and jeweler lathes. Toolholder includes: A Clamp, S5608 Screw, P0308 Pin and W1005 Wrench.

This toolholder is compatible with grooving, threading, face grooving and parting inserts.

Use inserts beginning with 'S'. Use with Right Hand and centered inserts.

Thinbit Lgs58R 5/8 Inch, Right Hand Orientation, Straight Toolholder. Use With Grooving, Face Grooving, Threading And Parting Inserts.

GROOVE 'N TURN
LGS58R
4.84 X 0.63 X 0.63 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Kaiser-THINBIT 5.67

Features

See Downloads section below item photos for detailed product information, technical information and compatible inserts.

Designed for CNC, Swiss and conventional machines. Toolholder includes: X Clamp, S3808 Screw, W1005 Wrench and P0206 Pin.

This toolholder is compatible with grooving, face grooving, threading and parting inserts.

Use with Right Hand Inserts.

U.S. Patent 6,688,816 and 6,824,333.

Thinbit Lft38R 3/8" Right Hand, Straight, Flushtop Toolholder. Use With Grooving, Threading, Face Grooving And Parting Inserts

LITTLEBIT
LFT38R
4.84 X 0.38 X 0.38 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Kaiser-THINBIT 5.67

Features

See Downloads section below item photos for detailed product information, technical information and compatible inserts.

Original THINBIT toolholder designed for manual, benchtop and jeweler lathes. Toolholder includes: C Clamp, S3808 Screw, P0308 Pin and W1005 Wrench.

This toolholder is compatible with grooving, threading, face grooving and parting inserts.

Use inserts beginning with 'L'. Use with Right Hand and centered inserts.

Oscarbide 5/8'' X 5/8"Cut-Off Tool Holder External Parting Grooving Mgehr10-3B With 10 Pcs Carbide Inserts Mgmn300 For Cutting Steel

OSCARBIDE
10
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
OSCARBDIE 9.89

Features

Tool holder MGEHR10-3B ,Shank Size (H x W): 5/8" x 5/8''

Solid carbide insert MGMN300 with multilayer coated, offer long tool life and faster cutting speed, low friction coefficient, good wear resistance

Double End,Thickness: 3.00 mm( 0.118")

The Tool Holder is High Temperature Heat Treatment Process, High Temperature Tempering, Greatly Improve The Strength, Hardness, Fatigue Resistance and Toughness

Cut-Off Holder, Parting Tool for Cutting Steel

Thinbit Sft12R 1/2" Right Hand, Straight, Flushtop Toolholder. Use With Grooving, Threading, Face Grooving And Parting Inserts

LITTLEBIT
SFT12R
4.84 X 0.50 X 0.50 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING

Features

See Downloads section below item photos for detailed product information, technical information and compatible inserts.

Original THINBIT toolholder designed for manual, benchtop and jeweler lathes. Toolholder includes: C Clamp, S3808 Screw, P0308 Pin and W1005 Wrench.

This toolholder is compatible with grooving, threading, face grooving and parting inserts.

Use inserts beginning with 'S'. Use with Right Hand and centered inserts.

Thinbit Sft12L 1/2" Left Hand, Straight, Flushtop Toolholder. Use With Grooving, Threading, Face Grooving And Parting Inserts

LITTLEBIT
SFT12L
4.84 X 0.50 X 0.50 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING

Features

See Downloads section below item photos for detailed product information, technical information and compatible inserts.

Original THINBIT toolholder designed for manual, benchtop and jeweler lathes. Toolholder includes: C Clamp, S3808 Screw, P0308 Pin and W1005 Wrench.

This toolholder is compatible with grooving, threading, face grooving and parting inserts.

Use inserts beginning with 'S'. Use with Left Hand and centered inserts.

Thinbit Lgs01L 1 Inch, Left Hand Orientation, Straight Toolholder. Use With Grooving, Face Grooving, Threading And Parting Inserts.

GROOVE 'N TURN
LGS01L
4.84 X 1.00 X 1.00 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Kaiser-THINBIT 5.67

Features

See Downloads section below item photos for detailed product information, technical information and compatible inserts.

Designed for CNC, Swiss and conventional machines. Toolholder includes: Y Clamp, S3808 Screw, W1005 Wrench and P0206 Pin.

This toolholder is compatible with grooving, face grooving, threading and parting inserts.

Use with Left Hand Inserts.

U.S. Patent 6,688,816 and 6,824,333.

Thinbit Lgs12R 1/2 Inch, Right Hand Orientation, Straight Toolholder. Use With Grooving, Face Grooving, Threading And Parting Inserts.

GROOVE 'N TURN
LGS12R
4.84 X 0.50 X 0.50 inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Kaiser-THINBIT 5.67

Features

See Downloads section below item photos for detailed product information, technical information and compatible inserts.

Designed for CNC, Swiss and conventional machines. Toolholder includes: X Clamp, S3808 Screw, W1005 Wrench and P0206 Pin.

This toolholder is compatible with grooving, face grooving, threading and parting inserts.

Use with Right Hand Inserts.

U.S. Patent 6,688,816 and 6,824,333.

Thinbit Sft58R 5/8" Right Hand, Straight, Flushtop Toolholder. Use With Grooving, Threading, Face Grooving And Parting Inserts

LITTLEBIT
SFT58R
4.84 X 0.63 X 0.63 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Kaiser-THINBIT 5.67

Features

See Downloads section below item photos for detailed product information, technical information and compatible inserts.

Original THINBIT toolholder designed for manual, benchtop and jeweler lathes. Toolholder includes: C Clamp, S3808 Screw, P0308 Pin and W1005 Wrench.

This toolholder is compatible with grooving, threading, face grooving and parting inserts.

Use inserts beginning with 'S'. Use with Right Hand and centered inserts.

Thinbit Lgsf12R 1/2 Inch, Right Hand Or Left Hand Orientation, 90 Degree Toolholder. Use With Grooving, Face Grooving, Threading And Parting Inserts.

GROOVE 'N TURN
LGSF12R
4.84 X 0.50 X 0.50 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Kaiser-THINBIT 5.67

Features

See Downloads section below item photos for detailed product information, technical information and compatible inserts.

Designed for CNC and conventional machines. Toolholder includes: C Clamp, S3808 Screw, W1005 Wrench and P0312 Pin.

This toolholder is compatible with grooving, face grooving, threading and parting inserts.

Use with LH inserts For M03 rotation. Use with RH inserts For M04 rotation.

U.S. Patent 6,688,816 and 6,824,333.

#TOP20
Best Lathes

Yufutol Indexable Lathe Turning Tool-1/2" Shank 7 Pieces Carbide Turning Tool Set, Cnc Heavy-Duty Metal Lathe Cutting Tools For Turning Grooving Threading Cutting With Tin Coated Carbide Inserts

YUFUTOL
1/2 7PCS
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
LA HARDWARE INC 9.88

Features

【Set Included】: 7pcs 1/2" 12mm shank indexable lathe turning holders with 7pcs indexable carbide inserts: MGEHR1/2-2(insert: MGMN200); SER1/2-11 (insert: 11ER A60); SWGCR1/2-2.5 (insert: WCMT050304); SCLCR1/2-2 (insert: CCMT060204); SCLCL1/2-2 (insert: CCMT060204); SDNCN1/2-2 (insert: DCMT070204); SDJCR1/2-2 (insert: DCMT070204),1 set of spare screws and 3pcs wrenches

【Premium Holders】: 7 holders are made of high quality stainless steel,black oxide smooth finish, which are durable, corrosion resistant and has high hardness, wear resistance, good toughness, longer life, bright surface, good shock resistance and good anti-rust performance. The indexable carbide turning tool insert holder set has 7 different angles, which can cut out any model you want with high precision in one step

【Indexable Carbide Inserts】: Each tool holder comes with 1 piece indexable tin coated carbide insert, with positive rake cutting angles and built-in chip breakers, which are ideal for general cutting operations.The blades are sturdy, low friction coefficient, wear-proof, stable, sharp and durable

【Wide Applications】: Metal lathe cutting tools are widely used in turning and finishing of various materials, such as stainless steel, cast iron, steel, copper and aluminum, etc. Usually used for threading, external grooving, turning, finish turning, facing, parting, part-off, cutoff, etc

【Package】: Packed with a nice fitting case for safety storage and protection and easy to carry.

Top 10 parting inserts Brands on Amazon

Here is the list of top-rated brands that were evaluated by PM.

Brand Count
Groove 'N Turn 8
Littlebit 6
Oscarbide 4
Kinrite 1
Yufutol 1

Top 10 parting inserts Brands Pie Chart


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