Macro-chip reinforced alloy

A powder blend comprising:

• a first component comprising a blend of a first metal particle and a first ceramic particle, the first metal particle and the first ceramic particle being separate and distinct from each other;
• and
• a second component comprising a reinforcing chip, the reinforcing chip comprising a second ceramic particle dispersed within a chip metal matrix;
• wherein the reinforcing chip has a length ranging from about 1.0 mm to about 9.0 mm, a width ranging from about 2.0 mm to about 10.0 mm, and a thickness ranging from about 0.1 mm to about 1.0 mm.