Elmax Full Tang Kiritsuke Chef Blade - EC04
Professionaly heat treated super steel Elmax kitchen knife blank, flat ground full tang kiritsuke chef blade!
EC04 - Elmax Kiritsuke Knife Blank SPECS:
Steel: Uddehom Elmax SuperClean (Stainless)
Thickness: 2.5mm - 3/32 inches
Hardness: 60-61 HRC
Total Length: 325 mm
Blade Length: 205 mm
Max Width: 50 mm
Pin Holes: 6 mm
Grinding: Full Flat Ground
***1 inch = 25.4mm
Why Elmax is premium steel?
Uddehol Elmax SuperClean steel is preferred for kitchen chef knives due to its exceptional edge retention, making it ideal for professional use. It has high chromium content, which provides outstanding corrosion resistance, crucial in the moist and acidic environment of a kitchen. The steel’s fine-grain structure allows for a sharp, durable edge that stays intact through heavy use, ensuring consistent cutting performance. With a hardness range of 60-61 HRC, Elmax can hold a razor-sharp edge while maintaining the toughness needed to resist chipping and cracking.
Elmax's wear resistance is excellent, meaning it can withstand prolonged cutting without dulling quickly, even on tough ingredients like bones or frozen foods. It also offers a great balance of toughness and hardness, so the blade is less likely to break under stress. The steel’s ability to resist corrosion and staining ensures the knife remains hygienic, which is important in food preparation. Furthermore, Elmax requires less frequent sharpening than softer steels, making it more convenient for chefs working long hours in the kitchen.
Despite its high performance, Elmax retains a reasonable level of ease when sharpening, making it accessible for both professionals and enthusiasts. While it is more expensive than some other steels, its longevity and performance justify the investment for high-end kitchen knives. Ultimately, Elmax's blend of durability, sharpness, and corrosion resistance makes it a top choice for quality chef knives in both home and commercial kitchens
- Professional Chef Knives: Ideal for chefs who need a reliable, very sharp, and durable kitchen knife.
- Custom Knife Making: Perfect for custom knife makers looking to create premium blades.
- Home Cook Knives: A great choice for hobbyists wanting to craft their own kitchen knives with premium steel.
Process and General Info:
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 !!!
You can contact us for your bulk orders with a better prices or any questions you have.
UPS shipping delivery time;
1-3 business days to Europe
2-5 business days to USA
Save time to focus your unique knife craft!
Opting for Elmax steel ground and hardened knife blanks streamlines the knife-making process, allowing you to save valuable time in production. The precision grinding on these blanks eliminates the need for extensive initial shaping, enabling a quick start to the finer details of knife crafting. Additionally, makers don’t need to worry about the complex hardening process that is often challenging with premium steels like Elmax, as these blanks come pre-hardened for optimal performance. With Elmax’s superior heat treatment, you benefit from enhanced hardness and edge retention right from the start, you can reducing the time spent on grinding-heat treatment and can focus final unique creation of your premium kitchen chef knife.
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