N690 EDC Knife Blank - N12 (N12)

N690 EDC Knife Blank - N12

Everyday carry is about compromise done well: enough blade to be useful, little enough to disappear on the belt. This blank sits in that sweet spot.

N690 balances edge life against corrosion resistance better than almost anything in its price band. It sharpens back easily and shrugs off moisture.

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 : Böhler N690 Stainless Steel
Hardness : 58-60 HRC
Blade Length : 80 mm (3.1 in)
OAL : 190 mm (7.5 in)
Tang : Full Tang
Pin Holes : 4 mm (0.16 in) & 6 mm (0.24 in) & 8 mm (0.31 in)
Grinding : High Flat Grind

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. Delivered ground, hardened and sharpened. Free laser engraving is available on request.

We ship UPS Express worldwide. Expect 1-3 business days across Europe and 2-5 to the USA.