Oyster Knife Blade Blank 001 – 9Cr18Mov Stainless Steel – 7″ OAL

Oyster Knife Blade 001

Specs:
– Made of 9Cr18MoV stainless steel – China comparable to 440C steel

– Tested RC 57-58 hardness

– Mirror finish, sharpened and ready for handling

– 7″ overall length

– 1 1/2″ cutting edge

– 5/32″ thick

– Heavy construction

– 1- 7/32″ hole

– Made in China

 

These knife blanks are already heat treated and hardened. All you need to do is add a handle and maybe a sheath. We suggest adding a pair of g10 scales in 3/16″ or 1/4″ thick material for the handle. You could also add some handsome wood scales from our extensive assortment or even from your own stock.

 

**We now offer sheath kits that you can purchase separately to pair with your favorite knife blanks. The recommended sheath for this knife blank is our Sheath Kit #2 and Sheat Kit #11.

 

440C is possibly the most popular knife steel in use today. It takes and holds a good edge. It has good corrosion resistance and is tough enough the edge won’t chip out. 440C offers a good performing steel at a good price. Finally it can easily sharpened. Don’t confuse 440C with lower quality 440A you find on low end knives. 440C is quality steel that has a good balance of edge holding, toughness and corrosion resistance that has stood the test of time.