Baby Lock Upper Knife B4401-01A

This replacement upper knife, part number B4401-01A, fits the Baby Lock Eclipse family of sergers, including the Eclipse (BLE1), Eclipse DX, LX, and SX, and the original Imagine (BLE1AT). The upper knife works with the lower knife to trim the fabric edge cleanly as the serger stitches. When the blade dulls or nicks, edges turn ragged and threads can catch. A new upper knife restores a clean cut and smooth, even seams.

The upper knife does most of the moving work, so it is usually the first blade to wear. Swapping it out is a quick fix that protects your fabric and your serger. Keeping a spare on hand helps you avoid downtime in the middle of a project. Confirm your model below before ordering.

Specifications

Installation Tips

• Unplug the serger before starting any blade maintenance.
• Follow the upper-knife replacement procedure in your exact model's instruction manual; access and knife positioning vary by model.
• Set the blade height and overlap to your model's specifications before tightening the mounting screw; seating the blade alone does not establish correct alignment.
• Once alignment is correct, turn the handwheel slowly by hand to check clearance and cutting action before sewing at speed.
• Test on scrap fabric. If you are unsure about blade alignment or cutting remains poor, contact our team or a qualified service technician.

Signs It Is Time to Replace

• Fabric edges look chewed, frayed, or uneven instead of cleanly trimmed.
• Threads catch or the fabric drags as it passes the knives.
• The blade has visible nicks, dull spots, or damage after sewing over a pin.
• Inspect both cutting edges and replace a worn or damaged blade as needed. The fixed lower blade generally lasts longer and does not automatically need replacement when the upper blade is changed.

Model compatibility is listed from published cross-reference information. If your exact model is not listed, please contact our team before ordering so we can help confirm fit.

Why Buy From World Weidner?

Buying this upper knife from World Weidner means getting a correctly identified replacement part from a team that stocks and services serger parts every day. We list the part number and compatible models up front, ship quickly from Oklahoma, and back every order with the perks below. If you are unsure about fit, our support team can help you check your model before you order.

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