AEB-L Full Tang Chef Knife Blank - AC04 (AEB-L Profil)

AEB-L Full Tang Chef Knife Blank - AC04

Full tang chef's kitchen knife making blade blank, heat treated & ground!

AC04 Chef Knife Blank Spesifications:

Steel: Uddeholm AEB-L Stainless

Thickness: 3mm - 1/8 inches

Hardness: 59-60 HRC

Total Length: 315 mm

Blade Length: 190 mm

Max Width: 52 mm

Pin Holes: 6 mm

Grinding:High Flat Ground

***1 inch = 25.4mm

Material Properties:

AEB-L Razor Steel: AEB-L steel  is an expertly designed steel, balancing high hardness with good corrosion resistance, and maxing out the amount of carbide that still maintains high toughness, sharpness, and blanking performance for razors. Razor shartp Aeb-L  is a popular choice for chef blades due to several desirable characteristics that make it well-suited for kitchen knives. Here are some reasons why AEB-L steel is considered good for chef blades:

1. Corrosion Resistance: AEB-L steel is known for its excellent corrosion resistance. This is crucial in a kitchen environment where knives come into contact with various acidic foods and liquids. The high chromium content in AEB-L steel helps protect the blade from rust and corrosion.
2. Sharpness: AEB-L steel is capable of achieving and holding a very sharp edge, created for razor blades. This is a key feature for chef knives, as a sharp blade allows for precise and effortless cutting, improving overall performance in the kitchen.
3. Thougness: It strikes a good balance between hardness and toughness. This balance is important in kitchen knives to ensure that the blade can withstand the lateral forces and impacts it may encounter during use.
   Stainless Properties: AEB-L is considered a stainless steel, which means it contains a significant amount of chromium. This makes it less prone to staining and corrosion, contributing to the knife's longevity and ease of maintenance.
4. Fine Grain Structure: AEB-L steel has a fine-grained structure, which contributes to its ability to take and hold a sharp edge. Fine-grained steels are often preferred for applications where a keen edge is essential.
5. Ease of Sharpening: AEB-L steel is known for its ease of sharpening. Chefs appreciate a steel that can be easily maintained and honed to a razor-sharp edge, allowing them to maintain optimal cutting performance.

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 !!!

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