Made of 9Cr18MoV steel - China comparable to 440C steel
Bead Blast Finish
Overall: 12 7/8", Blade: 7 7/8"
RC Hardness 57-59 Made in China
Thickness: 5/32" or 4.0mm - Pin Holes: 3 - 5/16"
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. 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