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FORM 10-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1998

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.)

WORLD HEADQUARTERS
1600 TECHNOLOGY WAY
P. O. BOX 231
LATROBE, PENNSYLVANIA 15650-0231
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 724-539-5000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class Name of each exchange 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
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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 31, 1998, 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 $622,900,000. 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 31, 1998, there were 29,872,372 shares of Capital Stock
outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the 1998 Annual Report to Shareholders are incorporated by reference
into Parts I, II and IV.

Portions of the Proxy Statement for the 1998 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are
incorporated by reference into Parts III and IV.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS



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PART I

1. Business...................................................................................... 1
2. Properties.................................................................................... 8
3. Legal Proceedings............................................................................. 9
4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders........................................... 9
Officers of the Registrant.................................................................... 10


PART II

5. Market for the Registrant's Capital Stock and Related Stockholder
Matters....................................................................................... 13
6. Selected Financial Data....................................................................... 13
7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations......................................................................... 13
7A. Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk.................................... 13
8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data................................................... 13
9. Changes in and Disagreements on Accounting and Financial Disclosure........................... 13


PART III

10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant............................................ 14
11. Executive Compensation........................................................................ 14
12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management................................ 14
13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions................................................ 14


PART IV

14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K............................... 15
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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, high-speed
steel and other hard materials. The company manufactures a complete line of
toolholders, toolholding systems and rotary cutting tools 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.

During fiscal 1998, the company expanded its metalworking focus by acquiring
Greenfield Industries, Inc. ("Greenfield"), a leading worldwide manufacturer of
consumable cutting tools and related products used in a variety of industrial,
electronics, energy and construction, engineered and consumer markets.
Greenfield manufactures a complete line of high-speed steel and tungsten carbide
products, including industrial drill bits, taps and dies and fixed limit gages,
energy and construction products used in oil and gas drilling, mining and
highway resurfacing, carbide drills, endmills and routers used to make printed
circuit boards for the electronics industry, and "made-to-order" tungsten
carbide parts for demanding wear applications such as plastics processing, tool
and die manufacturing and petroleum flow control. The company also manufactures
cutting tools, drill bits, saw blades and other tools for builders, contractors,
mechanics and "do-it-yourselfers."

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, and the effect of third party or company failures to achieve timely
remediation of year 2000 issues, change from the company's expectations. The
company undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after
the date hereof.

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. The company expended its
metalworking focus with the acquisition of Greenfield in November 1997. 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 29 of the 1998
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 49 of the 1998 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.
Metalcutting operations include turning, boring, threading, grooving, milling
and drilling.


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A Kennametal tooling system consists of a steel toolholder and an indexable
cutting tool such as an insert or a drill made from cemented carbides, ceramics,
cermets, high-speed steel and other hard materials. 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 or drill contacts the workpiece and cuts or shapes the
workpiece. The cutting tool insert or drill is consumed during use and must be
replaced periodically.

The company markets metalcutting tools to manufacturing companies in a wide
range of industries throughout the world and believes it is the largest North
American and the second largest global provider of consumable metalcutting tools
and supplies. The company also manufactures cutting tools, drill bits, saw
blades and other tools for the consumer market which are marketed under private
label and other proprietary brands.

The company is also a leading manufacturer of carbide products used in
engineered product applications. The company also makes industrial
wear-resistant parts for use in abrasive environments and specialty applications
such as plastics processing, tool and die manufacturing and petroleum flow
control.

Industrial Supply Market
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Through its subsidiary, JLK Direct Distribution Inc. ("JLK"), Kennametal
distributes a broad range of metalworking consumables and related products to
customers in the United States, offering a full line of cutting tools, carbide
and other tool inserts, abrasives, drills, machine tool accessories, hand tools
and other industrial supplies. JLK also conducts its direct-marketing program
for small and medium-sized customers in the United Kingdom and Germany. The
majority of industrial supplies distributed by JLK are purchased from other
manufacturers, although the industrial supply product offering does include
Kennametal-manufactured items. To meet the varying supply needs of small-,
medium- and large-sized customers, JLK offers: (i) a direct-marketing program,
whereby JLK supplies predominately small and medium-sized customers through
mail-order catalog, showroom sales, and a direct field sales force, and (ii)
integrated industrial supply programs or Full Service Supply programs, by which
large industrial manufacturers engage JLK to carry out all aspects of complex
metalworking supply processes, including needs assessment, cost analysis,
procurement planning, supplier selection, "just-in-time" restocking of supplies
and ongoing technical support.

Mining and Construction Market
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Mining and highway 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. The company believes that it is the largest independent
supplier of oil field compacts in the world. Compacts are the cutting edges of
oil well drilling bits, which are commonly referred to as "rock bits". Highway
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 highway 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.


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International Operations
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The company's principal international operations are conducted in Western
Europe, Canada, South Africa and Mexico. In addition, the company has joint
ventures in China, India, Poland and Russia, manufacturing and sales
subsidiaries in Israel and in the Asia Pacific region 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 29 of the 1998 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 40 of the 1998 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 primarily through the following distinct sales
channels: a direct sales force, JLK's Full Service Supply programs, retail
showrooms and mail-order catalogs, and a network of independent distributors and
sales agents in the United States and certain international markets. The
company's manufactured products are sold to end users through a direct sales
force and a network of independent distributors. 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 JLK's Full Service Supply
programs, retail showrooms and mail-order catalogs.

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*, Fix-Perfect*, and Disston*. The company also
sells products to customers who resell such products under the customers' names
or private labels.

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, high-speed steel
and other tool parts, rotary cutting tools and accessories. Products purchased
for resale are obtained from thousands of suppliers located in the United States
and abroad.

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 $20.4 million, $24.1
million and $20.6 million in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Additionally,
certain costs associated with improving


* Trademark owned by Kennametal Inc. or Kennametal Hertel AG


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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 and drills that incorporate innovative
tool geometries or compositions for improved chip control and productivity as
well as new mining and highway construction tools and toolholders. Some of these
new compositions include KC715M*, a general purpose steel milling grade insert,
KT315* a steel turning cermet grade, KC7310* insert for turning inconel,
titanium and cast iron, KC705M* for milling inconel, titanium and cast iron,
KC709M* for milling ductile iron, KC721M* for milling stainless steel and
aerospace materials, KC7115* for stainless steel drilling, KC7040* for carbon
steel drilling, MN insert geometry for steel machining, KSEM*, BF*, SEFAS*, and
TX* product lines for drilling deeper faster or combining drilling and
chamfering operations, milling cutters for aeroframe machining, and an improved
K3560* for mining with significantly improved thermal fatigue resistance.

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 90 percent of all orders are filled from stock, and the balance
generally is filled within short lead times.

Competition
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Kennametal is one of the world's leading producers of cemented carbide tools and
high-speed steel 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 elements 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.

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


* Trademark owned by Kennametal Inc. or Kennametal Hertel AG


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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 one Superfund site 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."

Stock Issuances
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On March 20, 1998, the company sold 3.45 million shares of common stock
resulting in net proceeds of $171.4 million. The proceeds were used to reduce a
portion of the company's long term debt incurred in connection with the
acquisition of Greenfield.

On July 2, 1997, an initial public offering of approximately 4.9 million shares
of common stock of JLK was consummated at a price of $20.00 per share. 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 $90.4 million and represented
approximately 20 percent of JLK's common stock. The net proceeds were used by
JLK to repay $20.0 million of indebtedness related to a dividend to the company
and $20.0 million related to intercompany obligations to the company incurred in
1997. The company used these proceeds to repay short term debt. JLK used the
remaining net proceeds of $50.4 million from the offering during 1998 to make
additional acquisitions. The company today owns approximately 83 percent of the
outstanding common stock of JLK and intends to retain a majority of both the
economic and voting interests of JLK.

Acquisitions
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In November 1997, the company completed the acquisition of Greenfield for $1.0
billion. The company acquired all of Greenfield's outstanding common stock for
$38.00 per share, including the assumption of outstanding debt and convertible
securities of $320.0 million. Greenfield is a manufacturer of consumable cutting
tools and related products used in a variety of industrial, electronics, energy
and construction, engineered and consumer markets. The acquisition of Greenfield
increased the company's market share in the high-speed rotary steel product
markets.

Additionally, the company also has made several other acquisitions in fiscal
1998 to expand its product offering and distribution channels. All acquisitions
were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.

The company will continue to evaluate new opportunities that allow for the
expansion of existing product lines into new market areas, either directly or
indirectly through joint ventures, where appropriate.


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Employees
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The company employed approximately 14,400 persons at June 30, 1998, of which
10,200 were located in the United States and 4,200 in other parts of the world,
principally Europe and Asia Pacific. Approximately 2,200 employees were
represented by labor unions, of which 700 were hourly-rated employees located at
six plants in the United States. The remaining 1,500 employees represented by
labor unions were employed at eighteen plants located outside of the United
States. The company considers its labor relations to be generally good.

Corporate Directory
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The following is a summary of the company's consolidated subsidiaries and
affiliated companies as of June 30, 1998:

CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES (% OWNERSHIP)
Kennametal Australia Pty. Ltd., Australia
Kennametal Foreign Sales Corporation, Barbados
Kennametal Ltd., Canada
Presto Cutting Tools Canada Limited, 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 AG, Germany (96%)
Kennametal Hardpoint H.K. Ltd., Hong Kong (90%)
Kennametal Hertel Japan Ltd., Japan
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 (75%)
Adaptive Technologies Corp., United States
Circle Machine Company, United States
Greenfield Industries, Inc., United States
JLK Direct Distribution Inc., United States (83%)

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

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


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CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES OF J&L AMERICA, INC.
J&L Industrial Supply UK, England (branch)
J&L Werkzeuge Und Industriebedarf G.m.b.H., Germany
Abrasive Tool Specialties Company, United States
ATS Industrial Supply Company, United States
Dalworth Tool & Supply Inc., United States
GRS Industrial Supply Co., United States
Production Tools Sales, Inc., United States
Strong Tool Co., United States

CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES OF GREENFIELD INDUSTRIES INC.
Greenfield Industries Foreign Sales Corporation, Barbados
Greenfield Industries, Inc., Canada
Cirbo Limited, England
Presto Engineers Cutting Tools Ltd., England
Hanita Metal Works G.m.b.H., Germany
Kemmer Hartmetallwerkzeuge G.m.b.H., Germany
Kemmer Prazision G.m.b.H., Germany
Hanita Metal Works, Ltd., Israel
Kemmer-Cirbo S.r.L., Italy
Cleveland Twist Drill de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Mexico
Greenfield Tools de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Mexico
Herramientas Cleveland, S.A. de C.V., Mexico
Cleveland Europe Limited, Scotland
Kemmer AG, Switzerland
Basset Rotary Tool Company, United States
Carbidie Corporation, United States
The Cleveland Twist Drill Company, United States
Hanita Cutting Tools, Inc., United States
Rogers Tool Works, Inc., United States
Remgrit Abrasive Tools, Inc., United States
Rule Cutting Tools, Inc., United States
Rule Paint and Chemical, Inc., United States

AFFILIATED COMPANIES (% OWNERSHIP)
Kennametal Hertel G. Beisteiner G.m.b.H., Austria (26%)
Birla Kennametal Ltd., India (44%)
Drillco Hertel Ltd., India (50%)
Kennametal Ca.Me.S., S.p.A., Italy (61%)
Kennametal Hertel S.p.A., Italy (52%)
Kemmer Japan, Japan (29%)
Wilke Carbide B.V., Netherlands (50%)
PIGMA-Kennametal Joint Venture, Russia (49%)
Carbidie Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., Singapore (50%)
Kenci, S.A., Spain (20%)


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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

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

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United States:
Bentonville, Arkansas Owned Carbide Round Tools
Pine Bluff, Arkansas Owned High Speed Steel Drills
Rogers, Arkansas Owned Carbide Products
Monrovia, California Leased Boring Bars
Placentia, California Leased Wear Parts
Evans, Georgia Owned High Speed Steel Drills
Chicago, Illinois Leased Circuit Board Drills
Elk Grove Village, Illinois Leased Fixed Limited Gages
Rockford, Illinois Owned Indexable Tooling
Monticello, Indiana Owned Carbide Round Tools
Framingham, Massachusetts Leased Fixed Limited Gages
Greenfield, Massachusetts Owned High Speed Taps
South Deerfield, Massachusetts Leased Consumer Products
Traverse City, Michigan Owned Ceramic Wear Parts
Troy, Michigan Leased Metalworking Toolholders
Malden, Missouri Leased Carbide Round Tools
Fallon, Nevada Owned Metallurgical Powders
Asheboro, North Carolina Owned High Speed End Mills
Henderson, North Carolina Owned Metallurgical Powders
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Owned Metalworking Inserts
Orwell, Ohio Owned Metalworking Inserts
Solon, Ohio Owned Metalworking Toolholders
Solon, Ohio Owned High Speed Special Drills
Bedford, Pennsylvania Owned Mining and Construction
Tools and Wear Parts
Irwin, Pennsylvania Owned Carbide Wear Parts
Latrobe, Pennsylvania Owned Metallurgical Powders
and Wear Parts
Hendersonville, Tennessee Leased Fixed Limited Gages
Johnson City, Tennessee Owned Metalworking Inserts
Whitehouse, Tennessee Leased Fixed Limited Gages
Clemson, South Carolina Owned High Speed Steel Drills
Lyndonville, Vermont Leased High Speed Taps
Chilhowee, Virginia Owned Mining and Construction
Tools and Wear Parts
New Market, Virginia Owned Metalworking Toolholders
Janesville, Wisconsin Leased Circuit Board Drills
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International:
Victoria, Canada Owned Wear Parts
Shanghai, China Owned Metalworking Inserts
Shanxi, China Owned Mining Tools
Xuzhou, China Owned Mining Tools
Blaydon, England Leased Mining Tools
Bodmin, England Owned Circuit Board Drills and
Routers
Crewe, England Leased Circuit Board Drill Repoint
Center
Kingswinford, England Leased Metalworking Toolholders
Sheffield, England Leased High Speed Steel Drills, Taps
and End Mills
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
Schwabisch Gmund, Germany Leased Circuit Board Drills
Vohenstrauss, Germany Owned Metalworking Carbide Drills
Pachuca, Mexico Owned High Speed Steel Drills
Arnhem, Netherlands Owned Wear Products
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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 Furth, 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) There are no 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 1998, 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, 61 (1) President and Director since 1989. Chief
President Executive Officer since October 1, 1991.
Chief Executive Officer
Director

William R. Newlin, 57 (1) Chairman of the Board since October 28, 1996.
Chairman of the Board Director since 1982.

Bart A. Aitken, 39 Elected Vice President of Kennametal in 1998.
Vice President and Director, Vice President of Greenfield's Engineered
Engineered Products Group, Products Group since 1995, Director of
Greenfield Industries Manufacturing of Greenfield's Circuit Board
Vice President, Kennametal Inc. Drill Group since 1992.

David B. Arnold, 59 (1) Vice President since 1979. Chief Technical
Vice President Officer since 1988.
Chief Technical Officer

James R. Breisinger, 48 (1) Vice President since 1990. Named Chief
Vice President, Financial Officer in September 1998.
Chief Financial Officer Chief Operating Officer, Greenfield Industries
and Corporate Controller from March through September 1998. Renamed
Controller in 1994. Managing Director of
Europe from 1991 to 1994.
Controller from 1983 to 1991.

David T. Cofer, 53 (1) Vice President since 1986. Secretary and
Vice President General Counsel since 1982.
Secretary and General Counsel

Derwin R. Gilbreath, 50 Vice President since January 1997.
Chief Operating Officer, Elected Chief Operating Officer, Greenfield
Greenfield Industries Industries in September 1998. Director of
Vice President Global Manufacturing since 1995. Director of
Director of Global Manufacturing North America Metalworking Manufacturing
Kennametal Inc. from 1994 to 1995.

Richard C. Hendricks, 59 (1) Vice President since 1982. Director of
Vice President Corporate Business Development since 1992.
Director of Corporate Business
Development

Timothy D. Hudson, 52 Vice President since 1994. Director
Vice President of Human Resources since 1992. Corporate
Director of Human Resources Manager of Human Resources from 1978 to
1992.
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<CAPTION>
Name, Age, and Position Experience During Past Five Years (2)
- ----------------------- -------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Brian E. Kelly, 35 Elected Assistant Treasurer and named
Assistant Treasurer Director of Taxes in September 1998.
Director of Taxes Manager of Corporate Tax from 1996 to 1998.
Formerly, Tax Consultant with Westinghouse
Electric Corp. from 1995 to 1996. Formerly,
Senior Tax Analyst with E.I. Du Pont De
Nemours & Co. from 1987 to 1994.

H. Patrick Mahanes, Jr., 55 (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, 60 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, 47 Vice President since 1994. Treasurer
Vice President since 1987.
Treasurer

Wayne D. Moser, 45 Elected Vice President in 1998. Director of
Vice President Mining and Construction Division since 1997.
Director of Mining and Construction Chief Financial Officer of Kennametal Hertel
AG from 1993 to 1997.

Kevin G. Nowe, 46 Joined the company as Assistant General
Assistant Secretary Counsel in 1992 and was elected Assistant
Assistant General Counsel Secretary in 1993.

Richard J. Orwig, 57 (1) Named President and Chief Executive Officer
President and Chief Executive Officer, of JLK Direct Distribution Inc. in September
JLK Direct Distribution Inc. 1998. Elected a Vice President of Kennametal Inc.
in 1987 and was Chief Financial and Administrative
Officer of Kennametal Inc. from 1994 to 1998.
Director of Administration of Kennametal Inc.
from 1991 to 1994.

Ajita G. Rajendra, 46 Elected Vice President of Kennametal in 1998.
Vice President and Director, Vice President of Greenfield's Electronic
Industrial Products Group, Products Group since 1996. Previously in
Greenfield Industries various positions with Corning, Inc.
Vice President, Kennametal Inc.

P. Mark Schiller, 50 Vice President since 1992. Director of
Vice President Kennametal Distribution Services since
Director of Kennametal Distribution 1990.
Services

Lawrence L. Shrum, 57 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.
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<CAPTION>
Name, Age, and Position Experience During Past Five Years (2)
- ----------------------- -------------------------------------
<S> <C>
A. David Tilstone, 44 (1) Vice President since July 1997. Named
Vice President Director of Global Marketing in April 1997.
Director of Global Marketing Director of Asia Pacific Operations from 1995
to 1997. Manager of Business Development
from 1994 to 1995.
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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 1998 Annual
Report to Shareholders and such information is incorporated herein by reference
as indicated by the following table.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Incorporated by Reference to Captions
and Pages of the 1998 Annual Report
-----------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
ITEM 5. Market for the Registrant's Quarterly Financial Information
Capital Stock and Related (Unaudited) on page 50.
Stockholder Matters Stock Issuances on page 42.


ITEM 6. Selected Financial Data Ten-Year Financial Highlights
(information with respect to the years
1994 to 1998) on pages 52 and 53.


ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Management's Discussion & Analysis
Analysis of Financial Condition on pages 29 to 34.
and Results of Operations


ITEM 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Financial Instruments on page 47.
Disclosure About Market Risk


ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Item 14(a)1 herein and Quarterly
Supplementary Data Financial Information (Unaudited) on
page 50.


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, 1998 ("1998 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 Proxy Statement.


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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, 1998 and 1997, the
consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity, and cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 1998,
and the notes to consolidated financial statements, together with the
report thereon of Arthur Andersen LLP dated July 21, 1998, presented
in the company's 1998 Annual Report to Shareholders, are incorporated
herein by reference.

2. Financial Statement Schedule

The financial statement schedule shown below should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements contained in
the 1998 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 96 percent interest, and JLK Direct Distribution Inc.,
in which the company has an 83 percent interest.

Financial Statement Schedule: Page
----------------------------- ----

Report of Independent Public Accountants 21

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the
Three Years Ended June 30, 1998 22

3. Exhibits
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
(2) Plan of Acquisition, Reorganization,
------------------------------------
Arrangement, Liquidation, or Succession
---------------------------------------

(2.1) Agreement and Plan of merger by Exhibit (c)(1) of the company's
and among Kennametal Inc., Schedule 14D-1 (SEC file no.
Kennametal Acquisition Corp. reference no. 1-5318; docket entry
(formerly, Palmer Acquisition date - October 17, 1997) is
Corp.) and Greenfield Industries, incorporated herein by reference.
Inc. dated as of October 10, 1997

(3) Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
------------------------------------

(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.
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<S> <C> <C>
(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.

(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.
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* Denotes management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.


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<S> <C>
(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
(SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket
entry date - November 10, 1992) is
incorporated herein by reference.

(10.8)* Directors Stock Incentive Exhibit 10.2 of the company's
Plan September 30, 1992 Form 10-Q
(SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket
entry date - November 10, 1992) is
incorporated herein by reference.

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

(10.10)* 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.

(10.11)* 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.

(10.12)* 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.

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

(10.14)* Form of Employment Exhibit 10.1 of the company's
Agreement December 31, 1997 Form 10-Q is
incorporated herein by reference.

(10.15) Credit Agreement with Mellon Exhibit 10.2 of the company's
Bank, N.A. and various creditors December 31, 1997 Form 10-Q
dated as of November 17, 1997 is incorporated herein by reference.

(10.16) Guaranty and Suretyship Exhibit 10.3 of the company's
Agreement with Mellon Bank, December 31, 1997 Form 10-Q
N.A. dated November 17, 1997 is incorporated herein by reference.

(10.17)* Greenfield Industries, Inc. Exhibit 10.71 of the Greenfield
Executive Deferred Compensation Industries, Inc. December 31, 1995
Plan Form 10-K is incorporated herein
by reference.
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* Denotes management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.



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<S> <C> <C>

(10.18) Amendment to Credit Agreement Filed herewith.
with Mellon Bank, N.A. and
various creditors dated as of
November 26, 1997

(10.19) Amendment to Credit Agreement Filed herewith.
with Mellon Bank, N.A. and
various creditors dated as of
December 19, 1997

(10.20) Amendment to Credit Agreement Filed herewith.
with Mellon Bank, N.A. and
various creditors dated as of
March 19, 1998

(13) Annual Report to Shareholders Portions of the 1998 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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(b) Reports on Form 8-K.

No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended June 30, 1998.



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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/ JAMES R. BREISINGER
--------------------------------
James R. Breisinger
Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Corporate Controller


Date: September 24, 1998


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.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
--------- ----- ----

<S> <C> <C>
/s/ WILLIAM R. NEWLIN
- -----------------------------
William R. Newlin Chairman of the Board September 24, 1998


/s/ ROBERT L. MCGEEHAN
- -----------------------------
Robert L. McGeehan President, Chief Executive September 24, 1998
Officer and Director


/s/ JAMES R. BREISINGER
- -----------------------------
James R. Breisinger Vice President, Chief September 24, 1998
Financial Officer and
Corporate Controller
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
--------- ----- ----
<S> <C> <C>
/s/ RICHARD C. ALBERDING
- ---------------------------------
Richard C. Alberding Director September 24, 1998


/s/ PETER B. BARTLETT
- ---------------------------------
Peter B. Bartlett Director September 24, 1998


/s/ A. PETER HELD
- ---------------------------------
A. Peter Held Director September 24, 1998


/s/ WARREN H. HOLLINSHEAD
- ---------------------------------
Warren H. Hollinshead Director September 24, 1998


/s/ TIMOTHY S. LUCAS
- ---------------------------------

Timothy S. Lucas Director September 24, 1998


/s/ ALOYSIUS T. MCLAUGHLIN, JR.
- ---------------------------------
Aloysius T. McLaughlin, Jr. Director September 24, 1998


/s/ LARRY YOST
- ---------------------------------
Larry Yost Director September 24, 1998
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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
consolidated 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, 1998. 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, 1998


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
KENNAMETAL INC. SCHEDULE II
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
FOR THE THREE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Dollars in thousands)


Additions
-----------------------------------------------
Balance at Charged to Deductions Balance at
Beginning of Costs and Other from End of
Description Year Expenses Recoveries Adjustments(a) Reserves (b) Year
- ----------- --------------- --------- ---------- ----------- ------------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1998

Allowance for
doubtful accounts $ 7,325 $2,453 $336 $5,061 $3,201 $11,974
======= ====== ==== ====== ====== =======

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
======= ====== ==== ======= ====== =======
</TABLE>


(a) Represents foreign currency translation adjustment and reserves acquired
through business combinations.

(b) Represents uncollected accounts charged against the allowance.



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EXHIBIT INDEX

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit
No. Reference
- ------- -------------------------------------------------------

<S> <C> <C>
2.1 Agreement and Plan of merger by Exhibit (c)(1) of the company's Schedule 14D-1
and among Kennametal Inc., (SEC file no. reference no. 1-5318; docket entry
Kennametal Acquisition Corp. (formerly, date - October 17, 1997) is incorporated herein by
Palmer Acquisition Corp.) and reference.
Greenfield Industries, Inc. dated as of
October 10, 1997

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.

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.
</TABLE>
26

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit
No. Reference
- ------- -------------------------------------------------------

<S> <C> <C>
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 (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket
entry date - November 10, 1992) is incorporated
herein by reference.

10.8 Directors Stock Incentive Plan Exhibit 10.2 of the company's September 30, 1992
Form 10-Q (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket
entry date - November 10, 1992) is incorporated herein by
reference.

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

10.10 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.

10.11 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.

10.12 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.

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

10.14 Form of Employment Agreement Exhibit 10.1 of the company's December 31, 1997
Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

10.15 Credit Agreement with Mellon Exhibit 10.2 of the company's December 31, 1997
Bank, N.A. and various creditors Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.
dated as of November 17, 1997

10.16 Guaranty and Suretyship Agreement Exhibit 10.3 of the company's December 31, 1997
with Mellon Bank, N.A. Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.
dated as of November 17, 1997
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit
No. Reference
- ------- -------------------------------------------------------

<S> <C> <C>
10.17 Greenfield Industries, Inc. Executive Exhibit 10.71 of the Greenfield Industries, Inc.
Deferred Compensation Plan December 31, 1995 Form 10-K is incorporated
herein by reference

10.18 Amendment to Credit Agreement Filed herewith.
with Mellon Bank, N.A. and various
creditors dated as of November 26, 1997

10.19 Amendment to Credit Agreement Filed herewith.
with Mellon Bank, N.A. and various
creditors dated as of December 19, 1997

10.20 Amendment to Credit Agreement Filed herewith.
with Mellon Bank, N.A. and various
creditors dated as of March 19, 1998

13 Annual Report to Shareholders Portions of the 1998 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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