4116 Skinning Kitchen Knife Blank
Full flat ground and hardened full tang skinning kitchen knife making blank!
Skinning Kitchen Knife Blank Description:
Steel: 1.4116 German Stainless / Dura 4116
Thickness: 3/32 inch - 2.5mm
Hardness: 55-56 HRC
Total Length: 270 mm
Blade Length: 135 mm
Pin Holes: 6 mm
Grinding:Full Flat CNC Ground
***1 inch = 25.4mm
Why Choose a Hardened and Ground 1.4116 Steel Kitchen Knife Blank?
1.4116 steel is a high-carbon stainless steel praised for its well balanced edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening, making it ideal for kitchen applications. Hardened blanks eliminate the need for heat treatment, letting you skip this labor-intensive step and focus on crafting the perfect knife. A ground blank provides consistent thickness and a smooth finish, saving you hours of grinding while ensuring a professional result. These blanks offer exceptional performance at a lower cost, making them an economical choice without compromising on quality. With a pre-hardened blade, you can dedicate your energy to designing the handle and final touches, knowing the blade is ready to perform. Combining durability, sharpness, and cost-efficiency, 1.4116 steel blanks are a smart choice for both amateur and professional knife makers.
Process and General information:
Our blades are crafted by our team and then professionally heat treated!
All blade blanks that you purchased from www.knifemakershop.com, will be sent ground, blade surface cleaned and sharpened!
!!! If you prefer to sharpen your blades yourself, please add a note to your purchase so we can send it unsharpened !!!
About 1.4116 Steel:
Special grade that is a high-hardness martensitic stainless steel with improved corrosion and wear resistance compared to other martensitic stainless steels. It is used in the healthcare and consumer goods industries for products such as medical devices and knives. 4116 is a stainless steel often used in kitchen knives for several reasons:
- Corrosion Resistance: It has good resistance to corrosion, which is important for kitchen knives as they are often exposed to moisture during use.
- Ease of Maintenance: Its stainless properties make it relatively easy to maintain. It doesn't require as much care as high-carbon steels, which can rust if not properly cared for.
- Sharpness & Edge Retention: While it may not hold an edge as long as some higher-end steels, 1.4116 can be sharpened to a very fine edge. It strikes a good balance between sharpness and ease of sharpening.
- Durability: It's a tough steel, meaning it can withstand the rigors of kitchen use without chipping or breaking easily.
- Affordability: Compared to some premium steels used in kitchen knives, 1.4116 is more affordable. This makes knives made from this steel accessible to a wider range of consumers.
Overall, 1.4116 is a good choice for chef's kitchen knife blades because it offers a combination of corrosion resistance, sharpness, ease of maintenance, affordability, and durability, making it suitable for everyday kitchen tasks.
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