Abstract: A stabilizer for use in controlled directional drilling includes a plurality of spaced and axially extending blade elements each having a blade surface face of hardened material. The blade surface face includes a tapered lead portion and a tapered trailing portion with a flat non-tapered surface face portion therebetween. Each blade surface includes an edge portion in which the leading edge is radiused. Thus constructed, the stabilizer reduces kerfing into the formation and hang-up and change of tool face orientation during navigational drilling. Eccentric stabilizers are also described.