4116 Steel Blade Blank - 114116 stainless steel blade blank made from licensed German steel, offering an excellent price to performance balance. With strong corrosion resistance and consistent heat treatment, its a reliable foundation for makers working on custom projects. For easier handle work, this blank includes pre drilled pin holes in two sizes to streamline fitting and assembly. Technical Info Steel: 4116 stainless steel Heat treatment: Heat treated Hardness: 5758 HRC

Kiritsuke and similar Japanese chef profiles

4116 stainless steel blade blank designed to offer a strong balance of value + performance for makers

Total length: 215 mm (8

it’s built to withstand harsh environments while maintaining excellent rust resistance

Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and meditation practitioners alike

delivering an average hardness of 60 HRC with peak values reaching 64 HRC

and is often regarded as a modern equivalent to VG10

drill a hole into your knife handle

It’s a solid choice for both professional makers and hobby workshops

25 inches)

Hardness: Heat-treated to 57–58 HRC

4116 stainless steel blade blank made from licensed German steel