N690 Tanto Knife Blank - N49 (N49)

N690 Tanto Knife Blank - N49

A tanto blade concentrates mass behind the point. That makes it the pattern of choice where a tip is likely to take abuse.

This is Böhler's cobalt-alloyed stainless. In outdoor use it holds an edge through hard work and does not pit when the knife lives in a damp sheath.

Certified Voestalpine steel, hand ground in our workshop, professionally heat treated by Voestalpine before it ships. That is the whole process.

Specifications
Steel : Böhler N690 Stainless Steel
Hardness : 58-60 HRC
Thickness : 4,2 mm (0.17 in)
Blade Length : 100 mm (3.9 in)
OAL : 210 mm (8.3 in)
Tang : Full Tang
Pin Holes : 4&6 & 8 mm (0.24 & 0.31 in)
Grinding : High Flat V Grind (with secondary bevel)

The tang is drilled and profiled, so handle work is the only step left. Scales, pins, epoxy — the knife is done in an evening.

Knife making supplies are all we do. Outdoor, EDC, hunting and kitchen blade blanks, ground in house and heat treated at the mill. Ships sharpened and ready for handle work — tell us if you would rather finish the edge yourself.

Everything goes out by UPS Express: Europe in 1-3 business days, the USA in 2-5.