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EXHIBIT 23.01
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated July 24, 2000,
incorporated by reference in Kennametal Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended June
30, 2000, and to all references to our Firm included in this registration
statement.
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
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Arthur Andersen LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
January 9, 2001
