N690 All Purpose Kitchen Blade M size
A medium all-purpose profile is the safe first build. Familiar proportions, no awkward geometry, and a shape that gets used daily. The blade measures 160 mm, 290 mm overall. Full tang construction.
N690 hits the balance most makers want: it takes a keen edge, holds it through a service, and sharpens back without a fight. The high chromium content makes it forgiving around acidic food and standing water.
Our process is deliberately simple: certified Voestalpine steel, hand grinding in our workshop, then professional heat treatment back at Voestalpine. That is why the hardness figures below are reliable.
Specifications
Steel : Böhler N690 Stainless Steel
Hardness : 58-59 HRC
Thickness : 2.5 mm (0.1 in)
Blade Length : 160 mm (6.3 in)
OAL : 290 mm (11.4 in)
Pin Holes : 6 mm (0.24 in)
Grinding : Full Flat Ground (with secondary bevel)
Handle stock, pins, epoxy. That is the whole remaining job. The tang comes drilled and the profile needs no further grinding.
We produce every category of knife blade blank in house (Japanese chef knife blanks, EDC and outdoor blades, hunting and bushcraft profiles) and kitchen blanks are where we do our best work. Ships sharpened and ready for handle work. Tell us if you would rather finish the edge yourself.
Dispatched via UPS Express. European orders land in 1-3 business days, American orders in 2-5.
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Manufacturer
Böhler (Voestalpine)