4116 Full Tang Kitchen Knife Blank
A full tang build puts steel through the entire handle. Heavier in the hand, stiffer under load, and the construction most Western cooks expect.
1.4116 (X50CrMoV15) is the steel behind most German kitchen knives, and for good reason. It is tough, highly corrosion resistant and remarkably easy to sharpen — ideal for a first build or a knife that will see hard daily use.
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 : 125 mm (4.9 in)
OAL : 250 mm (9.8 in)
Max Width : 35 mm (1.4 in)
Tang : Full Tang
Pin Holes : 6 mm (0.24 in)
Grinding : Full Flat Ground (with secondary bevel)
Full tang construction means scales and pins. A pair of 5 mm (0.2 in) scales, three pins and an evening on the bench will finish it. Stabilised wood, micarta and G10 all suit kitchen use.
Our catalogue covers kitchen knife blanks, Japanese chef blade blanks and outdoor knife making supplies — all ground and hardened before they ship. Sent sharpened as standard. Add a note at checkout if you want it left unsharpened for your own edge work.
Your order travels UPS Express — 1-3 business days for Europe, 2-5 for the United States.