4116 Full Tang Kiritsuke Chef Knife Blank - KC12
Full tang construction brings the kiritsuke within reach of makers who would rather not fit a wa handle. Same profile, simpler build.
X50CrMoV15 is the pragmatic choice. Molybdenum and vanadium give it wear resistance without brittleness, and the chromium content makes it genuinely low-maintenance in a working kitchen.
We buy our steel direct from Voestalpine, grind each blade by hand on the belt grinder, and return the finished blanks to Voestalpine for professional heat treatment. No guesswork, no garage quenching.
Specifications
Steel : 1.4116 (X50CrMoV15) German Stainless Steel
Hardness : 54-55 HRC
Thickness : 2.5 mm (0.1 in)
Blade Length : 205 mm (8.1 in)
OAL : 325 mm (12.8 in)
Max Width : 50 mm (2 in)
Tang : Full Tang
Pin Holes : 4 mm (0.16 in)
Grinding : Full Flat Ground (with secondary bevel)
The tang is drilled and profiled for scales, so handle fitting is straightforward. Contour them to your grip and the knife is done.
This is one of a wide range of Japanese chef knife blanks we grind in house, alongside our outdoor, EDC and butcher blade blanks. Delivered ground, hardened and sharpened. Free laser engraving is available on request.
Everything goes out by UPS Express: Europe in 1-3 business days, the USA in 2-5.