1.4116 Tanto Knife Blank - K01 (K01)

1.4116 Tanto Knife Blank - K01

A tanto blade concentrates mass behind the point. That makes it the pattern of choice where a tip is likely to take abuse.

1.4116 (X50CrMoV15) is tough, highly corrosion resistant and forgiving to sharpen. For a first build or a knife that will be abused, it is the sensible choice.

We buy steel direct from Voestalpine, grind each blade by hand on the belt grinder, and return the blanks to Voestalpine for heat treatment done to spec.

Specifications
Steel : 1.4116 (X50CrMoV15) German Stainless Steel
Hardness : 55-56 HRC
Thickness : 3,5 mm (0.14 in)
Blade Length : 70 mm (2.8 in)
OAL : 165 mm (6.5 in)
Tang : Full Tang
Pin Holes : 4&6 & 8 mm (0.24 & 0.31 in)
Grinding : High Flat Grind (with secondary bevel)

Handle stock, pins and epoxy finish this one. The grinding and hardening — the two steps most makers cannot do at home — are already done.

Our catalogue spans outdoor knife making supplies, EDC blade blanks and Japanese chef knife blanks — all ground and hardened before they ship. Sent sharpened as standard. Add a note at checkout if you want it left unsharpened.

All orders ship UPS Express. Allow 1-3 business days to Europe and 2-5 to the USA.