High carbon hardened steel by BeaverCraft re known manufacturer of sharp carving tools, this Sloyd knife blank is ideal for knife makers to fix custom handle and sheath. Ready sharpened and tempered the blade makes a bush survival knife for skinning, cutting, whittling or carving. Its hardened edge with good sharpness retention just need maintenance leather stropping and sharpening with metal stropping compound applied to strop. Consistent use of metal strop compound will result in a polished mirror finish and helps to deter rust formation. Keep dry and oiled in storage.
The tang handle is notched both sides to secure well pins or epoxy filling to the handle. The tip is pointed to carve hard to reach areas. Slim but tough metal to 55-57 rockwell for durability and edge sharpness retention. Indeed a perfect knife blank for professional and beginner knife maker or carver.
The blade thickness of 2mm has sufficient rigidity from flexing while cutting. Also add comfort to thumb should additional force is required in hard wood carving and in the removal of larger stock.
This small and sharp blank is ideal as a spare survival knife once fitted with handle and custom made kydex shealth.
