4116 Tanto Chef Knife Blank - KC11 (KC11)

4116 Tanto Chef Knife Blank - KC11

A tanto-style kitchen blade brings the angular Japanese tip into everyday prep. The abrupt point concentrates force for detail work while the straight edge stays flat on the board.

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.

The steel comes straight from Voestalpine. Profiling and grinding happen on our benches; hardening and tempering go back to the mill, where the heat treat is done to spec rather than by eye.

Specifications
Steel : 1.4116 (X50CrMoV15) German Stainless Steel
Hardness : 54-55 HRC
Thickness : 2.5 mm (0.1 in)
Blade Length : 225 mm (8.9 in)
+Tail Length : 100 mm (3.9 in)
Max Width : 52 mm (2 in)
Pin Holes : 6 mm (0.24 in)
Grinding : Full Flat Ground (with secondary bevel)

A hidden tang suits a wa-style handle. Burn or drill the ferrule, fit an octagonal or D-shape grip, and the balance stays forward where a Japanese blade wants it.

Our catalogue covers kitchen knife blanks, Japanese chef blade blanks and outdoor knife making supplies — all ground and hardened before they ship. Arrives ground and sharpened, so the only work left is the handle. Ask for it unsharpened if you prefer.

Dispatched via UPS Express — European orders land in 1-3 business days, American orders in 2-5.