The invention relates to a feed element (10), in particular pin element, having a carrying part (12) which carries a hard-material element (14) in or on a receptacle (13), wherein the hard-material element is supported indirectly or directly with respect to the carrying part by way of a fastening section (18). In the direction of the upper end (17) thereof which faces away from the fastening section, the hard-material element has at least one first inclination surface (24) which is inclined at a first angle (a) with respect to the centre longitudinal axis (ML).
