Sleipner Outdoor Knife Making Blank - S17
Hand ground and heat treated blade blank for outdoor knife making. Sleipner steel is a high-performance, alloyed tool steel recognized for its toughness, excellent hardness, wear resistance and ability to maintain a sharp edge, commonly used in the manufacture of bushcraft - survival, hunting, tactical knives.
Outdoor Knife Making Blank Features
Steel: Uddeholm Sleipner Steel / Assab 88 / Improved and modernized version of D2
Thickness: 4.4mm - 11/64 inches
Hardness: 61-62 HRC
Total Length: 255 mm
Blade Length: 125 mm
Pin Holes: 6 mm
Lanyard Tube: 6 mm
Grinding: High Flat Ground
***1 inch = 25.4mm
Why Choose Sleipner Steel?
Sleipner steel is a high-alloy, chromium-molybdenum-vanadium tool steel renowned for its exceptional characteristics. It is a modern tool steel often compared to D2, but with improved toughness and edge stability. Knife makers love it for its robust performance in challenging environments, making it an excellent choice for hunting, bushcraft, or tactical knives.
Key Specifications of Sleipner Steel:
- Hardness: Sleipner steel can achieve a Rockwell hardness of 64, (we prefer 61-62) providing excellent wear resistance.
- Toughness: Superior to D2, Sleipner steel is less prone to chipping, making it suitable for heavy-duty use.
- Wear Resistance: High wear resistance ensures long-lasting edge sharpness, even with extensive outdoor use.
- Corrosion Resistance: With 8% chromium content, Sleipner steel offers moderate corrosion resistance, making it better suited for outdoor use with proper care.
- Edge Stability: Excellent edge retention and stability make it perfect for intricate cutting tasks or prolonged use in the field.
Our Sleipner steel knife-making blanks are ideal for creating custom knives meant for rugged outdoor activities, survival, hunting, and heavy-duty tasks. With the right heat treatment and blade design, Sleipner steel ensures your knife will withstand harsh conditions and remain razor-sharp.
Process & 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 !!!
Make your own knife
Tough Sleipner steel is known for its durability and reliability, ensuring your outdoor knife will stand up to the rigors of nature. Our blade blanks are expertly crafted from top-tier Sleipner steel, celebrated for its exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and resistance to the elements. It contains high chromium, this why it has a better corrosion resistance then regular carbon steels. (known as a modern D2 steel). These blade blanks provides a customizable foundation for crafting a knife that complements your outdoor lifestyle, whether it's for bushcraft, hunting, survival, camping or general outdoor use. Craft your outdoor adventures with precision, knowing you have a reliable cutting tool at your side. Our Sleipner steel knife making blade blanks are your gateway to crafting the ultimate outdoor companion. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your knife-making journey, these blade blank is your key to creating the perfect knife.
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