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FORM 10-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (FEE REQUIRED)

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1997

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED)
For the transition period from to

Commission File Number 1-5318

KENNAMETAL INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania 25-0900168
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

State Route 981 South
P. O. Box 231
Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 412-539-5000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Name of each exchange
Title of each class on which registered
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Capital Stock, par value $1.25 per share New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. YES [X] NO [ ]

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to
this Form 10-K. [X]

As of August 29, 1997, the aggregate market value of the registrant's Capital
Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant, estimated solely for the
purposes of this Form 10-K, was approximately $1,060,100,000. For purposes of
the foregoing calculation only, all directors and executive officers of the
registrant and each person who may be deemed to own beneficially more than 5%
of the registrant's Capital Stock have been deemed affiliates.

As of August 29, 1997, there were 26,198,183 shares of Capital Stock
outstanding.

Documents Incorporated by Reference

Portions of the 1997 Annual Report to Shareholders are incorporated by
reference into Parts I, II and IV.

Portions of the Proxy Statement for the 1997 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
are incorporated by reference into Parts III and IV.
TABLE OF CONTENTS


Item No.
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PART I

1. Business
2. Properties
3. Legal Proceedings
4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Officers of the Registrant


PART II

5. Market for the Registrant's Capital Stock and Related Stockholder
Matters
6. Selected Financial Data
7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
9. Changes in and Disagreements on Accounting and Financial Disclosure


PART III

10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
11. Executive Compensation
12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

PART IV

14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K
PART I


ITEM 1. BUSINESS

Overview
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Kennametal Inc. was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1943. Kennametal Inc. and
subsidiaries ("Kennametal" or the "company") manufacture, purchase and
distribute a broad range of tools, tooling systems, supplies and services for
the metalworking, mining and highway construction industries. Kennametal
specializes in developing and manufacturing metalcutting tools and wear-
resistant parts using a specialized type of powder metallurgy. Kennametal's
metalcutting tools are made of cemented carbides, ceramics, cermets and other
hard materials. The company manufactures a complete line of toolholders and
toolholding systems by machining and fabricating steel bars and other metal
alloys. The company also distributes a broad range of industrial supplies
used in the metalworking industry. Kennametal's mining and construction
cutting tools are tipped with cemented carbide and are used for underground
coal mining and highway construction, repair and maintenance.

On July 2, 1997, an initial public offering of approximately 20 percent of a
newly formed subsidiary of the company, JLK Direct Distribution Inc. (JLK) was
consummated. The new subsidiary was incorporated on April 28, 1997 and
operates the metalworking industrial supply operations of the company. The
company currently has approximately 80 percent ownership. (see Note 3 to the
consolidated financial statements presented on page 31 of the 1997 Annual
Report to Shareholders, and such information is incorporated herein by
reference).

The matters discussed in this Form 10-K contain "forward-looking statements"
as defined by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual
results can differ from those in the forward-looking statements to the extent
that the economic conditions in the United States, Europe and, to a lesser
extent, Asia Pacific change from the company's expectations.

Business Segment and Markets
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The company operates predominantly as a tooling supplier specializing in
powder metallurgy, which represents a single business segment. While many of
the company's products are similar in composition, sales are classified into
three markets: metalworking, industrial supply, and mining and construction.
The company's sales by market are presented on page 21 of the 1997 Annual
Report to Shareholders, and such information is incorporated herein by
reference. Additional information about the company's operations by
geographic area is presented on page 37 of the 1997 Annual Report to
Shareholders, and such information is incorporated herein by reference.

Metalworking Markets
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Kennametal markets, manufactures and distributes a full line of products and
services for the metalworking industry. The company provides metalcutting
tools to manufacturing companies in a wide range of industries throughout the
world.

A Kennametal tooling system usually consists of a steel toolholder and an
indexable cutting tool called an insert. During a metalworking operation, the
toolholder is positioned in a machine tool that provides the turning power.
While the workpiece or toolholder is rapidly rotating, the cutting tool insert
contacts the workpiece and cuts or shapes the workpiece. The cutting tool
insert is consumed during use and must be replaced periodically. Metalcutting
operations include turning, boring, threading, grooving, milling and drilling.
The company also makes wear-resistant parts for use in abrasive environments
and specialty applications.

Industrial Supply Market
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Kennametal distributes a full line of industrial supplies to the metalworking
industry. These products include cutting tools, abrasives, precision
measuring devices, power tools and hand tools, machine tool accessories and,
to a lesser extent, some maintenance, repair and operating supplies. The
majority of industrial supplies distributed by the company are purchased from
other manufacturers, although the industrial supply product offering does
include Kennametal-manufactured items.

Mining and Construction Market
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Mining and construction cutting tools are fabricated from steel parts and
tipped with cemented carbide. Mining tools, used primarily in the coal
industry, include longwall shearer and continuous miner drums, blocks, bits,
pinning rods, augers and a wide range of mining tool accessories. The company
also supplies compacts for mining, quarrying, water well drilling and oil and
gas exploration. Construction cutting tools include carbide-tipped bits for
ditching, trenching and road planing, grader blades for site preparation and
routine roadbed control, and snowplow blades and shoes for winter road
plowing.

The company also makes proprietary metallurgical powders for use as a basic
material in many of its metalworking, mining and construction products. In
addition, the company produces a variety of metallurgical powders and related
materials for specialized markets. These products include intermediate
carbide powders, hardfacing materials and matrix powders that are sold to
manufacturers of cemented carbide products, oil and gas drilling equipment and
diamond drill bits.

Issuance of Subsidiary Stock
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On July 2, 1997, an initial public offering ("IPO") of approximately
4.9 million shares of common stock at a price of $20 per share of a newly
formed subsidiary of the company, JLK was consummated. JLK operates the
industrial supply operations consisting of the company's wholly owned J&L
America, Inc. ("J&L") subsidiary and its Full Service Supply programs. The
net proceeds from the offering were approximately $90 million and represented
approximately 20 percent of JLK's common stock. The net proceeds were used by
JLK to repay $20 million of indebtedness related to a dividend to the company
and $20 million related to intercompany obligations to the company. The
company used these proceeds to repay short term debt. The company today owns
approximately 80 percent of the outstanding common stock of JLK and intends to
retain a majority of both the economic and voting interests of JLK.

Acquisition
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In August 1993, the company acquired an 81 percent interest in Hertel AG
("Hertel") for $43 million in cash and $55 million of assumed debt. Hertel,
based in Fuerth, Germany, is a manufacturer and marketer of cemented carbide
tools and tooling systems which are similar to the metalcutting tools and
tooling systems produced by the company. The acquisition of Hertel has not
materially changed the product lines offered by the company. While the
company's primary market is the United States, Hertel's primary market is
Germany and western Europe. The acquisition of Hertel significantly increased
the company's market share in these markets.

Since January 1, 1994, the company purchased additional shares of Hertel for
$21 million, thereby increasing the company's ownership interest to 95 percent
at June 30, 1997.

International Operations
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The company's principal international operations are conducted in Western
Europe and Canada. In addition, the company has joint ventures in China,
India, Italy, Poland and Russia, manufacturing and sales subsidiaries in Asia
Pacific and sales agents and distributors in eastern Europe and other areas of
the world.

The company's international operations are subject to the usual risks of doing
business in those countries, including currency fluctuations and changes in
social, political and economic environments. In management's opinion, the
company's business is not materially dependent upon any one international
location involving significant risk.

The company's international sales are presented on page 21 of the 1997 Annual
Report to Shareholders, and such information is incorporated herein by
reference. Information pertaining to the effects of foreign currency
fluctuations is contained under the caption "Foreign Currency Translation" in
the notes to the consolidated financial statements on page 30 of the 1997
Annual Report to Shareholders, and such information is incorporated herein by
reference.

Marketing and Distribution
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The company's products are sold through three distinct channels: a direct
sales force, Full Service Supply programs, and retail showrooms and mail-order
catalogs. The company's manufactured products are sold to end users primarily
through a direct sales force. Service engineers and technicians directly
assist customers with product design, selection and application. In addition,
Kennametal-manufactured products, together with a broad range of purchased
products, are sold through Full Service Supply programs and retail showrooms
and mail-order catalogs. The company also uses independent distributors and
sales agents in the United States and certain international markets.

The company's products are marketed under various trademarks and tradenames,
such as Kennametal*, Hertel*, the letter K combined with other identifying
letters and/or numbers*, Block Style K*, Kendex*, Kenloc*, Top Notch*,
Erickson*, Kyon*, KM*, Drill-Fix* and Fix-Perfect*. Purchased products are
sold under the manufacturer's name or a private label.

Competition
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Kennametal is one of the world's leading producers of cemented carbide tools
and maintains a strong competitive position, especially in North America and
Europe. There is active competition in the sale of all products made by the
company, with approximately 30 companies engaged in the cemented carbide
business in the United States and many more outside the United States.
Several competitors are divisions of larger corporations. In addition,
several hundred fabricators and toolmakers, many of whom operate out of
relatively small shops, produce tools similar to those made by the company and
buy the cemented carbide components for such tools from cemented carbide
producers, including the company. Major competition exists from both U.S.-
based and international-based concerns. In addition, the company competes
with thousands of industrial supply distributors.

The principal methods of competition in the company's business are service,
product innovation, quality, availability and price. The company believes
that its competitive strength rests on its customer service capabilities,
including its multiple distribution channels, its global presence, its state-
of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, its ability to develop new and improved
tools responsive to the needs of its customers, and the consistent high
quality of its products. These factors frequently permit the company to sell
such products based on the value added for the customer rather than strictly
on competitive prices.

Seasonality
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Seasonal variations do not have a major effect on the company's business.
However, to varying degrees, traditional summer vacation shutdowns of
metalworking customers' plants and holiday shutdowns often affect the
company's sales levels during the first and second quarters of its fiscal
year.

Backlog
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The company's backlog of orders generally is not significant to its
operations. Approximately 80 percent of all orders are filled from stock, and
the balance generally is filled within short lead times.

Research and Development
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The company is involved in research and development of new products and
processes. Research and development expenses totaled $24.1 million, $20.6
million and $18.7 million in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Additionally,
certain costs associated with improving manufacturing processes are included
in cost of goods sold. The company holds a number of patents and licenses
which, in the aggregate, are not material to the operation of the business.

The company has brought a number of new products to market during the past few
years. These include metalcutting inserts that incorporate innovative tool
geometries or compositions for improved chip control and productivity. These
new compositions include KC994M* multi-coated metalcutting inserts for milling
applications, KC9010* and KC9025* multi-coated metalcutting inserts for
turning applications, Kyon 3500* ceramic metalcutting inserts for machining
cast irons, and KCD25* diamond-coated metalcutting inserts for machining
aluminum alloys and other nonferrous materials.

Raw Materials and Supplies
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Major metallurgical raw materials consist of ore concentrates, compounds and
secondary materials containing tungsten, tantalum, titanium, niobium and
cobalt. Although these raw materials are in relatively adequate supply, major
sources are located abroad and prices at
times have been volatile. For these reasons, the company exercises great care
in the selection, purchase and inventory availability of these materials. The
company also purchases substantial quantities of steel bars and forgings for
making toolholders and other tool parts and accessories. Products purchased
for resale are obtained from thousands of suppliers located in the United
States and abroad.

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* Trademark owned by Kennametal Inc. or Kennametal Hertel AG

Employees
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The company employed approximately 7,500 persons at June 30, 1997, of which
4,700 were located in the United States and 2,800 in other parts of the world,
principally Europe and Asia Pacific. Approximately 1,100 employees were
represented by labor unions, of which 170 were hourly-rated employees located
at plants in the Latrobe, Pennsylvania area. The remaining 930 employees
represented by labor unions were employed at seven plants located outside of
the United States. The company considers its labor relations to be generally
good.

Regulation
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Compliance with government laws and regulations pertaining to the discharge of
materials or pollutants into the environment or otherwise relating to the
protection of the environment did not have a material effect on the company's
capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position for the year covered by
this report, nor is such compliance expected to have a material effect in the
future.

The company has been involved in various environmental cleanup and remediation
activities at several of its manufacturing facilities. In addition, the
company has been named as a potentially responsible party at four Superfund
sites in the United States. However, it is management's opinion, based on its
evaluations and discussions with outside counsel and independent consultants,
that the ultimate resolution of these environmental matters will not have a
material adverse effect on the results of operations, financial position or
cash flows of the company.

The company maintains a Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety ("EH&S")
Department as well as an EH&S Policy Committee to ensure compliance with
environmental regulations and to monitor and oversee remediation activities.
In addition, the company has established an EH&S administrator at each of its
domestic manufacturing facilities. The company's financial management team
periodically meets with members of the Corporate EH&S Department and the
Corporate Legal Department to review and evaluate the status of environmental
projects and contingencies. On a quarterly and annual basis, management
establishes or adjusts financial provisions and reserves for environmental
contingencies in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 5, "Accounting for Contingencies."

Corporate Directory
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The following is a summary of the company's consolidated subsidiaries and
affiliated companies as of June 30, 1997:

CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES (% OWNERSHIP)
Kennametal Australia Pty. Ltd., Australia
Kennametal Foreign Sales Corporation, Barbados
Kennametal Ltd., Canada
Kennametal (China) Limited, China
Kennametal (Shanghai) Ltd., China
Shanxi-Kennametal Mining Cutting Systems Manufacturing
Company Limited, China (70%)
Xuzhou-Kennametal Mining Cutting Systems Manufacturing
Company Limited, China (70%)
Kennametal Hertel Limited, England
Kennametal Hertel AG, Germany (95%)
Kennametal Hardpoint H.K. Ltd., Hong Kong (90%)
Kobe Kennametal K.K., Japan (51%)
Kennametal Hertel (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia
Kennametal de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Mexico
Kennametal/Becker-Warkop Ltd., Poland (84%)
Kennametal Hertel (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Singapore
Kennametal South Africa (Proprietary) Limited, South Africa
Kennametal Hardpoint (Taiwan) Inc., Taiwan (90%)
Kennametal Hertel Co., Ltd., Thailand (48%)
Adaptive Technologies Corp., United States
Kennametal Hardpoint Inc., United States (90%)
Circle Machine Company, United States
JLK Direct Distribution Inc., United States

CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES OF KENNAMETAL HERTEL AG
Kennametal Hertel Belgium S.A., Belgium
Kennametal Hertel France S.A., France
Materiels de Precision et de Production S.A., France
Kennametal Hertel G.m.b.H., Germany
Kennametal Hertel Nederland B.V., Netherlands
Nederlandse Hardmetaal Fabrieken B.V., Netherlands
Kennametal GTS G.m.b.H. Korea, South Korea (branch)

CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES OF JLK DIRECT DISTRIBUTION INC.
J&L America, Inc., United States

CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES OF J&L AMERICA, INC.
J&L Industrial Supply UK, England (branch)
Mill & Abrasive Supply, Inc., United States
Strelinger Company, United States

AFFILIATED COMPANIES (% OWNERSHIP)
Kennametal Hertel G. Beisteiner G.m.b.H., Austria (26%)
Birla Kennametal Ltd., India (40%)
Drillco Hertel Ltd., India (50%)
Kennametal Ca.Me.S., S.p.A., Italy (51%)
Kennametal Hertel S.p.A., Italy (40%)
Wilke Carbide B.V., Netherlands (50%)
PIGMA-Kennametal Joint Venture, Russia (49%)
Kenci, S.A., Spain (20%)

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

Presented below is a summary of principal manufacturing facilities used by the
company and its majority-owned subsidiaries.

Location Owned/Leased Principal Products
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UNITED STATES:
Monrovia, California Leased Boring Bars
Troy, Michigan Leased Metalworking Toolholders
Fallon, Nevada Owned Metallurgical Powders
Henderson, North Carolina Owned Metallurgical Powders
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Owned Metalworking Inserts
Orwell, Ohio Owned Metalworking Inserts
Solon, Ohio Owned Metalworking Toolholders
Bedford, Pennsylvania Owned Mining and Construction
Tools and Wear Parts
Latrobe, Pennsylvania Owned Metallurgical Powders
and Wear Parts
Johnson City, Tennessee Owned Metalworking Inserts
New Market, Virginia Owned Metalworking Toolholders

INTERNATIONAL (a):
Victoria, Canada Owned Wear Parts
Shanxi, China Owned Mining Tools
Xuzhou, China Owned Mining Tools
Blaydon, England Leased Mining Tools
Kingswinford, England Leased Metalworking Toolholders
Bordeaux, France Leased Metalworking Cutting Tools
Ebermannstadt, Germany Owned Metalworking Inserts
Mistelgau, Germany Owned Metallurgical Powders,
Metalworking Inserts
and Wear Parts
Nabburg, Germany Owned Metalworking Toolholders
Vohenstrauss, Germany Leased Metalworking Carbide Drills
Arnhem, Netherlands Owned Wear Products

(a) In January 1996, the company began construction of a $20-million facility
in Shanghai, China, to manufacture cemented carbide metalcutting tools.
Operations are planned to begin in 1998.

The company also has a network of warehouses and customer service centers
located throughout North America, Western Europe, Asia and Australia, a
significant portion of which are leased. The majority of the company's
research and development efforts are conducted in a corporate technology
center located adjacent to world headquarters in Latrobe, Pennsylvania and in
Fuerth, Germany.

All significant properties are used in the company's dominant business of
powder metallurgy, tools, tooling systems and supplies. The company's
production capacity is adequate for its present needs. The company believes
that its properties have been adequately maintained, are generally in good
condition and are suitable for the company's business as presently conducted.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

(a) In connection with a Domination Contract with Kennametal Hertel AG, under
German law, the company is required to offer to minority shareholders to
purchase their shares for a reasonable compensation and to guarantee dividends
while the Domination Contract is in effect (having an indefinite term which
may be terminated by giving six months notice to the end of each fiscal year
of Kennametal Hertel AG) and to pay Kennametal Hertel AG any net cumulative
losses it sustains during the term of the contract and has liability to
Kennametal Hertel AG creditors as if Kennametal Hertel AG merged with the
company. Several minority shareholders are contesting the reasonableness of
the purchase price for minority shares and the minimum dividend on minority
shares offered by the company in connection with the Domination Contract
through litigation in Germany. It is management's opinion that the company
and Kennametal Hertel AG have viable defenses to the contest of the
reasonableness of the minority share purchase price and minimum dividend and,
in any event, that the ultimate outcome of this matter will not have a
material adverse effect on the results of operations, cash flows or financial
position of the company.

(b) There are no other material pending legal proceedings, other than
litigation incidental to the ordinary course of business, to which the company
or any of its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their property is the
subject.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1997, there were no matters submitted
to a vote of security holders through the solicitation of proxies or
otherwise.

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OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

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Name, Age, and Position Experience During Past Five Years (2)
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Robert L. McGeehan, 60 (1) President and Director since 1989. Chief
President Executive Officer since October 1, 1991.
Chief Executive Officer
Director

William R. Newlin, 56 (1) Chairman of the Board since October 28, 1996.
Chairman of the Board Director since 1982.

David B. Arnold, 58 (1) Vice President since 1979. Chief Technical
Vice President Officer since 1988.
Chief Technical Officer

James R. Breisinger, 47 Vice President since 1990. Renamed
Vice President Controller in 1994. Managing Director of
Controller Europe from 1991 to 1994. Controller from
1983 to 1991.

David T. Cofer, 52 (1) Vice President since 1986. Secretary and
Vice President General Counsel since 1982.
Secretary and General Counsel

Richard P. Gibson, 62 Assistant Treasurer since 1985. Director of
Assistant Treasurer Taxes since 1980.
Director of Taxes

Derwin R. Gilbreath, 49 Vice President since January 1997. Director of
Vice President Global Manufacturing since 1995. Director of
Director of Global Manufacturing North America Metalworking Manufacturing from
1994 to 1995. Vice President of Operations
for DeZurik, a unit of General Signal, prior to
joining the Company in 1994.

Richard C. Hendricks, 58 (1) Vice President since 1982. Director of
Vice President Corporate Business Development since 1992.
Director of Corporate Business
Development

Timothy D. Hudson, 51 Vice President since 1994. Director of
Vice President Human Resources since 1992. Corporate
Director of Human Resources Manager of Human Resources from 1978 to 1992.

H. Patrick Mahanes, Jr., 54 (1) Vice President since 1987. Named Chief
Vice President Operating Officer in 1995. Director of
Chief Operating Officer Operations from 1991 to 1995.

Richard V. Minns, 59 Vice President since 1990. Director of
Vice President Sales for the Metalworking Systems Division
Director of Metalworking Sales, since 1985.
North America

James E. Morrison, 46 Vice President since 1994. Treasurer
Vice President since 1987.
Treasurer

Kevin G. Nowe, 45 Joined the company as Assistant General
Assistant Secretary Counsel in 1992 and was elected Assistant
Assistant General Counsel Secretary in 1993. Previously was Senior
Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Emro
Marketing Company in Enon, Ohio.

Richard J. Orwig, 56 (1) Vice President since 1987. Named Chief
Vice President Financial and Administrative Officer in
Chief Financial and Administrative 1994. Director of Administration from
Officer 1991 to 1994.

Michael W. Ruprich, 41 (1) Named President of JLK Direct Distribution
President, JLK Direct Distribution Inc. Inc. in April 1997. Director of Global
Vice President, Kennametal Inc. Marketing and Sales from 1996 to 1997. Vice
President of Kennametal Inc. since 1994.
President, J&L America, Inc. from 1994 to
1996. General Manager of J&L from 1993 to
1994. National Sales and Marketing Manager
from 1992 to 1993. General Manager-East
Coast Region from 1990 to 1992.

P. Mark Schiller, 49 Vice President since 1992. Director of
Vice President Kennametal Distribution Services since
Director of Kennametal Distribution 1990.
Services

Lawrence L. Shrum, 56 Vice President since January 1997. Named
Vice President Director of Global Management Information
Director of Global Management Systems in 1994. Manager of User Systems
Information Systems Support from 1992 to 1994.

A. David Tilstone, 43 (1) Vice President since July 1997. Named
Vice President Director of Global Marketing in April 1997.
Director of Global Marketing Joined Kennametal in 1972 and held various
marketing positions from 1980 through 1991,
prior to his departure in 1991 to become the
business manager of an architectural firm.
Returned to Kennametal in 1994 as Manager of
Business Development, Asia Pacific and served
as Director of Asia Pacific Operations from
1995 to 1997.
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Notes:
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(1) Executive officer of the Registrant.
(2) Each officer has been elected by the Board of Directors to serve until
removed or until a successor is elected and qualified, and has served
continuously as an officer since first elected.
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PART II


The information required under Items 5 through 8 is included in the 1997
Annual Report to Shareholders and such information is incorporated herein by
reference as indicated by the following table.

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Incorporated by Reference to Captions
and Pages of the 1997 Annual Report
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ITEM 5. Market for the Registrant's Quarterly Financial Information
Capital Stock and Related (Unaudited) on page 38.
Stockholder Matters


ITEM 6. Selected Financial Data Ten-Year Financial Highlights
(information with respect to the years
1993 to 1997) on pages 40 and 41.


ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Management's Discussion & Analysis
Analysis of Financial Condition on pages 21 to 24.
and Results of Operations


ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Item 14(a)1 herein and Quarterly
Supplementary Data Financial Information (Unaudited) on
page 38.


ITEM 9. Changes in and Disagreements Not applicable.
on Accounting and Financial
Disclosure

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PART III


ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

Incorporated herein by reference is the information set forth in Part I under
the caption "Officers of the Registrant" and the information set forth under
the caption "Election of Directors" in the company's definitive proxy
statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within
120 days after June 30, 1997 ("1997 Proxy Statement").

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Incorporated herein by reference is the information set forth under the
caption "Compensation of Executive Officers" and certain information regarding
directors' fees under the caption "Board of Directors and Board Committees" in
the 1997 Proxy Statement.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

Incorporated herein by reference is the information set forth under the
caption "Ownership of Capital Stock by Directors, Nominees and Executive
Officers" with respect to the directors' and officers' shareholdings and under
the caption "Principal Holders of Voting Securities" with respect to other
beneficial owners in the 1997 Proxy Statement.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

Incorporated herein by reference is certain information set forth in the notes
to the table under the caption "Election of Directors" and the information set
forth in the section entitled "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions"
in the 1997 Proxy Statement.

PART IV


ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) Documents filed as part of this Form 10-K report.

1. Financial Statements

The consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 1997 and 1996, the
consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity, and cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 1997,
and the notes to consolidated financial statements, together with the
report hereon of Arthur Andersen LLP dated July 21, 1997, presented in
the company's 1997 Annual Report to Shareholders, are incorporated
herein by reference.

2. Financial Statement Schedules

The financial statement schedule shown below should be read in
conjunction with the financial statements contained in the 1997 Annual
Report to Shareholders. Other schedules are omitted because they are
not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial
statements or notes thereto.

Separate financial statements of the company are omitted because the
company is primarily an operating company, and all significant
subsidiaries included in the consolidated financial statements are
wholly owned, with the exception of Kennametal Hertel AG, in which the
company has a 95 percent interest.

Financial Statement Schedule:
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Report of Independent Public Accountants

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the Three Years
Ended June 30, 1997

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3. Exhibits
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(3) Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
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(3.1) Amended and Restated Articles Exhibit 3.1 of the company's
of Incorporation as Amended September 30, 1994 Form 10-Q is
incorporated herein by reference.

(3.2) Bylaws Exhibit 3.1 of the company's
March 31, 1991 Form 10-Q (SEC
file no. reference 1-5318; docket
entry date - May 14, 1991) is
incorporated herein by reference.

(4) Instruments Defining the Rights of
Security Holders, Including Indentures
--------------------------------------
(4.1) Rights Agreement dated Exhibit 4 of the company's
October 25, 1990 Form 8-K dated October 23, 1990
(SEC file no. reference 1-5318;
docket entry date - November 1, 1990)
is incorporated herein by reference.

(4.2) Form of Note Agreement with Exhibit 4.3 of the company's 1990
various creditors dated as of Form 10-K (SEC file no. reference
May 1, 1990 1-5318; docket entry date -
September 26, 1990) is incorporated
herein by reference.

NOTE: Copies of instruments with
respect to long-term debt or
capitalized lease obligations which
do not exceed 10% of consolidated
assets will be furnished to the
Securities and Exchange Commission
upon request.

(10) Material Contracts
------------------
(10.1)* Management Performance The discussion regarding the
Bonus Plan Management Performance Bonus
Plan under the caption "Report of
the Board of Directors Committee
on Executive Compensation"
contained in the company's 1996
Proxy Statement is incorporated
herein by reference.

(10.2)* Stock Option Plan of 1982, Exhibit 10.3 of the company's
as amended December 31, 1985 Form 10-Q
(SEC file no. reference 1-5318;
docket entry date - February 14, 1986)
is incorporated herein by reference.

(10.3)* Stock Option and Exhibit 10.1 of the company's
Incentive Plan of 1988 December 31, 1988 Form 10-Q
(SEC file no. reference 1-5318;
docket entry date - February 9, 1989)
is incorporated herein by reference.

(10.4)* Officer employment Exhibit 10.3 of the company's 1988
agreements, as amended Form 10-K (SEC file no. reference
and restated 1-5318; docket entry date -
September 23, 1988) is incorporated
herein by reference.

(10.5)* Deferred Fee Plan for Exhibit 10.4 of the company's 1988
Outside Directors Form 10-K (SEC file no. reference
1-5318; docket entry date -
September 23, 1988) is incorporated
herein by reference.

(10.6)* Executive Deferred Exhibit 10.5 of the company's 1988
Compensation Trust Form 10-K (SEC file no. reference
Agreement 1-5318; docket entry date -
September 23, 1988) is incorporated
herein by reference.

(10.7)* Stock Option and Exhibit 10.1 of the company's
Incentive Plan of 1992 September 30, 1992 Form 10-Q is
incorporated herein by reference.

(10.8)* Directors Stock Incentive Exhibit 10.2 of the company's
Plan September 30, 1992 Form 10-Q is
incorporated herein by reference.

(10.9) Underwriting Agreement Exhibit 1.1 of the company's
(U.S. Version) March 31, 1994 Form 10-Q is
incorporated herein by reference.

(10.10) Underwriting Agreement Exhibit 1.2 of the company's
(International Version) March 31, 1994 Form 10-Q is
incorporated herein by reference.

(10.11) Credit Agreement dated Exhibit 10.17 of the company's
as of April 19, 1996 by and March 31,1996 Form 10-Q is
among Kennametal Inc. and incorporated herein by reference.
Deutsche Bank AG, Mellon
Bank N.A. and PNC Bank,
National Association

(10.12)* Performance Bonus Stock Exhibit A of the company's 1995
Plan of 1995 annual meeting proxy statement.

(10.13)* Stock Option and Incentive Exhibit 10.14 of the company's
Plan of 1996 September 30, 1996 Form 10-Q is
incorporated herein by reference.

(10.14)* Stock Option and Exhibit 10.8 of the company's
Incentive Plan of 1992, December 31, 1996 Form 10-Q is
as amended incorporated herein by reference.

(10.15)* Form of Employment Exhibit 10.1 of the company's
Agreement with certain March 31, 1997 Form 10-Q is
officers incorporated herein by reference.


(10.16)* Supplemental Executive Exhibit 10.2 of the company's
Retirement Plan March 31, 1997 Form 10-Q is
incorporated herein by reference.

(10.17) Amendment to Credit Exhibit 10.3 of the company's
Agreement dated March 31, 1997 Form 10-Q is
April 19, 1996 incorporated herein by reference.

(13) Annual Report to Shareholders Portions of the 1997 Annual
----------------------------- Report are filed herewith.

(21) Subsidiaries of the Registrant Filed herewith.
------------------------------
(23) Consent of Independent Public Filed herewith.
Accountants
------------------------------
(27) Financial Data Schedule Filed herewith.
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* Denotes management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
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(b) Reports on Form 8-K.

No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended June 30, 1997.


SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the company has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

KENNAMETAL INC.




By /s/ RICHARD J. ORWIG
-------------------------------
Richard J. Orwig
Vice President, Chief Financial
and Administrative Officer

Date: September 18, 1997

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been
signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and
on the dates indicated.


Signature Title Date
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/s/ WILLIAM R. NEWLIN
- --------------------------------
William R. Newlin Chairman of the Board September 18, 1997


/s/ ROBERT L. MCGEEHAN
- --------------------------------
Robert L. McGeehan President, Chief Executive September 18, 1997
Officer and Director


/s/ JAMES R. BREISINGER
- --------------------------------
James R. Breisinger Vice President, Controller September 18, 1997
and Chief Accounting Officer


/s/ RICHARD J. ORWIG
- --------------------------------
Richard J. Orwig Vice President, Chief September 18, 1997
Financial and Administrative
Officer


/s/ RICHARD C. ALBERDING
- --------------------------------
Richard C. Alberding Director September 18, 1997


/s/ PETER B. BARTLETT
- --------------------------------
Peter B. Bartlett Director September 18, 1997


/s/ A. PETER HELD
- --------------------------------
A. Peter Held Director September 18, 1997


/s/ WARREN H. HOLLINSHEAD
- --------------------------------
Warren H. Hollinshead Director September 18, 1997


/s/ QUENTIN C. MCKENNA
- --------------------------------
Quentin C. McKenna Director September 18, 1997


/s/ ALOYSIUS T. MCLAUGHLIN
- --------------------------------
Aloysius T. McLaughlin, Jr. Director September 18, 1997


/s/ LARRY YOST
- -------------------------------
Larry Yost Director September 18, 1997

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE


To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Kennametal Inc.


We have audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the
financial statements included in Kennametal Inc.'s annual report to
shareholders incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K, and have issued our
report thereon dated July 21, 1997. Our audit was made for the purpose of
forming an opinion on those statements taken as a whole. The schedule listed
in the index in Item 14(a) 2 of this Form 10-K is the responsibility of the
Company's management and is presented for purposes of complying with the
Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and is not a part of the basic
financial statements. The schedule has been subjected to the auditing
procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, in our
opinion, fairly states in all material respects the financial data required to
be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a
whole.




/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
-----------------------------
Arthur Andersen LLP


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
July 21, 1997
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KENNAMETAL INC. SCHEDULE II
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
FOR THE THREE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
- ---------------------------------------
(Dollars in thousands)

Additions
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Balance at Charged to Deductions Balance at
Beginning of Costs and Other from End of
Description Year Expenses Recoveries Adjustments(a) Reserves (b) Year
- ----------- ------------ ---------- ---------- -------------- ------------ ----------
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1997

Allowance for
doubtful accounts $ 9,296 $1,979 $136 $ (546) $3,540 $ 7,325

1996

Allowance for
doubtful accounts $12,106 $1,810 $213 $ (871) $3,962 $ 9,296

1995

Allowance for
doubtful accounts $ 9,328 $1,477 $237 $2,131 $1,067 $12,106

<FN>
(a) Represents foreign currency translation adjustment.
(b) Represents uncollected accounts charged against the allowance.
</FN>
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(a)
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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
No. Reference
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3.1 Amended and Restated Articles Exhibit 3.1 of the company's September 30, 1994
of Incorporation as Amended Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

3.2 Bylaws Exhibit 3.1 of the company's March 31, 1991 Form
10-Q (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket entry
date - May 14, 1991) is incorporated herein by
reference.


4.1 Rights Agreement dated Exhibit 4 of the company's Form 8-K dated
October 25, 1990 October 23, 1990 (SEC file no. reference 1-5318;
docket entry date - November 1, 1990) is
incorporated herein by reference.

4.2 Form of Note Agreement with Exhibit 4.3 of the company's 1990 Form 10-K
various creditors dated as of (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket entry date
May 1, 1990 - September 26, 1990) is incorporated herein by
reference.


10.1 Management Performance The discussion regarding the Management
Bonus Plan Performance Bonus Plan under the caption "Report
of the Board of Directors Committee on Executive
Compensation" contained in the company's 1996
Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by
reference.

10.2 Stock Option Plan of 1982, as Exhibit 10.3 of the company's December 31, 1985
amended Form 10-Q (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket
entry date - February 14, 1986) is incorporated
herein by reference.

10.3 Stock Option and Incentive Plan Exhibit 10.1 of the company's December 31, 1988
of 1988 Form 10-Q (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket
entry date - February 9, 1989) is incorporated
herein by reference.

10.4 Officer employment agreements, Exhibit 10.3 of the company's 1988 Form 10-K
as amended and restated (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket entry date
- September 23, 1988) is incorporated herein by
reference.

10.5 Deferred Fee Plan for Outside Exhibit 10.4 of the company's 1988 Form 10-K
Directors (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket entry date
- September 23, 1988) is incorporated herein by
reference.

10.6 Executive Deferred Compensation Exhibit 10.5 of the company's 1988 Form 10-K
Trust Agreement (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket entry date
- September 23, 1988) is incorporated herein by
reference.

10.7 Stock Option and Incentive Plan Exhibit 10.1 of the company's September 30, 1992
of 1992 Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

10.8 Directors Stock Incentive Plan Exhibit 10.2 of the company's September 30, 1992
Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

10.9 Underwriting Agreement Exhibit 1.1 of the company's March 31, 1994
(U.S. Version) Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

10.10 Underwriting Agreement Exhibit 1.2 of the company's March 31, 1994
(International Version) Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

10.11 Credit Agreement dated Exhibit 10.17 of the company's March 31, 1996
as of April 19, 1996 by and Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.
among Kennametal Inc. and
Deutsche Bank AG, Mellon
Bank N.A. and PNC Bank,
National Association

10.12 Performance Bonus Stock Exhibit A of the company's 1995 annual meeting
Plan of 1995 proxy statement.

10.13 Stock Option and Incentive Exhibit 10.14 of the company's September 30, 1996
Plan of 1996 Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

10.14 Stock Option and Incentive Plan Exhibit 10.8 of the company's December 31, 1996
of 1992, as amended Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

10.15 Form of Employment Agreement Exhibit 10.1 of the company's March 31, 1997
with certain executive officers Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

10.16 Supplemental Executive Exhibit 10.2 of the company's March 31, 1997
Retirement Plan Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

10.17 Amendment to Credit Agreement Exhibit 10.3 of the company's March 31, 1997
dated April 19, 1996 Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

13 Annual Report to Shareholders Portions of the 1997 Annual Report are filed
herewith.

21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant Filed herewith.

23 Consent of Independent Public Filed herewith.
Accountants

27 Financial Data Schedule Filed herewith.

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