N690 XL Bowie Knife Blank - NXL06 (NXL06)

N690 XL Bowie Knife Blank - NXL06

This is the large end of the catalogue. Thick stock and real length make it a statement piece as much as a working blade.

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

Steel sourced from Voestalpine, hand ground by our team, then heat treated professionally at the mill. Every blank arrives at working hardness.

Specifications
Steel : Böhler N690 Stainless Steel
Hardness : 58-60 HRC
Thickness : 5,2 mm (0.2 in)
Blade Length : 240 mm (9.4 in)
OAL : 395 mm (15.6 in)
Tang : Full Tang
Pin Holes : 5&6 & 8 mm (0.24 & 0.31 in)
Grinding : High Flat Grind + False Edge (no false ed

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.

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