Abstract: An edge protector includes first and second face portions arranged at an angle relative to one another. One of the face portions includes a pair of locking tabs extending from the upper surface of that face portion, which are effective to engage and secure the edge protector to a binding material, such a steel band, during use. The other face portion can have a pair of path guides extending from the upper surface thereof to guide the binding material over the other face portion. By securing the edge protector to the binding material, scattering loose edge protectors over the floors of factories or steel mills is largely circumvented, and a work hazard avoided. Also, if the edge protector and the binding material are made from the same or from recyclably compatible materials, then they can be recycled together.