Oyster Knife Blade Blank 002 – 9Cr18MoV Stainless Steel – 6″ OAL

Oyster Knife Blade 002

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

– Tested RC 57-58 hardness

– Mirror finish, sharpened and ready for handling

– 6″ overall length

– 2 1/4″ cutting edge

– .11″ thick

– Heavy construction

– 2- 3/16″ pin holes

– 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 and finished sheaths that you can purchase separately to pair with your favorite knife blanks. The recommended sheath kits for this knife blank are Sheath Kit #7 and Sheath Kit #10. The finished sheaths come in a natural finish and one that has been dyed brown.  Click on the following links to view the finished sheaths Finished Sheath Style #7 Natural, Finished Sheath Style #7 Dyed Brown, Finished Sheath Style #10 Natural, Finished Sheath Style #10 Dyed Brown.

 

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.