N690 Tanto Knife Blank - N78 (N78)

N690 Tanto Knife Blank - N78

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

Böhler N690 is the stainless most outdoor makers settle on. Cobalt and vanadium give it fine grain and real edge retention, and 17% chromium means it survives a wet pack.

Every blank starts as certified Voestalpine stock. We profile and hand grind it in our own workshop, then send it back to Voestalpine for professional heat treatment.

Specifications
Steel : Böhler N690 Stainless Steel
Hardness : 58-60 HRC
Thickness : 4,2 mm (0.17 in)
Blade Length : 105 mm (4.1 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.

Our catalogue spans outdoor knife making supplies, EDC blade blanks and Japanese chef knife blanks — all ground and hardened before they ship. Sent sharpened as standard. Add a note at checkout if you want it left unsharpened.

Sent by UPS Express worldwide, reaching Europe within 1-3 business days and the USA within 2-5.