440C Sheepsfoot Fixed Blade Knife Blank - Precision Utility & Bushcraft DIY Kit

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The Ultimate Precision Tool: Create a reliable, heavy-duty utility knife with this premium Sheepsfoot fixed blade blank. The straight cutting edge and dull, rounded tip are specifically designed for tasks where control and safety are paramount, such as whittling, deck work, or cutting belts/ropes without risk of piercing.
This full tang blank is crafted from high-performance 440C stainless steel and provides a sturdy foundation for your custom handle scales, making it an excellent project for bushcraft, utility, and DIY knife making.


Key Features & Benefits

• Safety-Focused Sheepsfoot Blade: The unique rounded tip minimizes piercing risk, making it an ideal design for use in tight quarters or on deck (often called a ‘Deck Knife‘).

• Premium 440C Stainless Steel: Constructed from tough 440C steel, offering a fantastic balance of wear resistance, edge retention, and high corrosion resistance—perfect for outdoor or marine use.

• Heavy-Duty Construction: The substantial 3/16" blade thickness ensures durability and strength for heavy work.

• Ready for Customization: Features large 1/4" pin holes and a reinforced 3/8" lanyard hole for secure, personalized handle assembly.


Specifications

• Steel Type: 440C Stainless Steel

• Overall Length (OAL): 9-1/2" (Total length of the knife blank.)

• Blade Length: 4-1/2" (Practical length for utility and carving.)

• Blade Thickness: 3/16" (Substantial thickness for durability.)

• Pin Holes: 1/4" (Large pin holes for secure handle scales.)

• Lanyard Hole: 3/8" (Oversized hole for heavy-duty cord.)


🛠️ Recommended Tools and Materials for Assembly

To successfully finish and assemble your 440C Lock-Back Hunter, you will typically need the following items:

Essential Materials:
• Handle Scales: Choose your preferred material (e.g., hardwood, bone, G10, Micarta, or Acrylic).

• Pin/Rivet Material: 3/32" rod stock (brass, stainless steel, or nickel silver) to fit the pin holes.

• Adhesive: High-strength epoxy (like 2-part clear epoxy) for securing the scales to the liners.

• Lubricant: A small amount of oil or grease for the pivot to ensure smooth, flick-open action.


Required Tools:

• Abrasives/Sandpaper: Various grits (starting around 150-220 grit up to 600-1000 grit) for shaping the handle and finishing the metal surfaces.

• Files or Belt Sander: Necessary for shaping and profiling the handle material to match the knife‘s frame.

• Drill Press or Hand Drill: Used to drill through the handle scale material to align with the pin holes.

• Hammers: A small ball-peen hammer or riveting hammer for peening the 3/32" pin material.

• Clamps: Small clamps or a vise to hold pieces securely during the epoxying and assembly process.

• Metal Polish/Compound: For achieving a final shine on the 440C stainless steel blade and components.



🔨 WHO IS THIS FOR?
>Custom Knife Makers – Create unique products.
>Collectors – Create your own knife.
>Bushcraft & Outdoor Enthusiasts – Perfect for your next adventure

📦 SHIPPING & PROCESSING
• Fast shipping worldwide! Each pair is carefully packed for protection.

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