Oyster Knife Blade Blank 002 - 9Cr18MoV Stainless Steel - 6" OAL
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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.
