Exhibit 31.4
I, Frank P. Simpkins, certify that:
| 1. | I have reviewed this Form 10-K/A Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-K of Kennametal Inc.; |
| 2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
/s/ Frank P. Simpkins |
| Frank P. Simpkins |
| Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| October 31, 2012 |
