{"product_id":"diy-440c-folding-knife-kit-peanut-style-blade-blank-stainless-steel-bolsters-two-blades-1","title":"DIY 440c Folding Knife Kit: peanut style Blade Blank, stainless steel Bolsters two blades.","description":"\u003cp\u003eFREE solid brass pin material when you buy 2 or more.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Custom DIY Folding Knife Kit - 440C Stainless Steel Peanut Pocket Knife Blank\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Craft Your Own Classic: Unleash your inner knifemaker with this precision-cut blank for a traditional Peanut-style folding pocket knife. The Peanut is a time-honored, ultra-compact design, perfect for everyday carry (EDC) and light utility tasks. This kit is ideal for hobbyists, scale-makers, and artisans looking to create a high-quality, non-Damascus, classic slip-joint folder.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Key Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Classic Peanut Design: Extremely compact and highly functional, the classic \"Peanut folder\" is a favorite among collectors and users for its portability.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Premium 440C Stainless Steel: All components are crafted from robust 440C stainless steel, a popular choice in the cutlery industry known for its excellent corrosion resistance, high wear resistance, and ability to hold a sharp edge. This is a non-Damascus blank, offering a clean, uniform look.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Ready for Custom Scales: The pre-drilled pin holes are ready for you to attach your custom handle material—whether it‘s wood, bone, micarta, or acrylic.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • DIY Knife Making Project: A fantastic project for beginner and intermediate knifemakers. Finish, polish, and assemble this blank to forge your own functional EDC legacy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Specifications (Based on Image)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Overall Length (OAL): 5 1\/4 inches (Full length when open.)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Closed Length: 3 inches (Compact size for easy pocket carry.)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Blade 1 Length: 2 3\/8 inches (Main blade.)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Blade 2 Length: 1 3\/4 inches (Secondary blade.)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Blade Steel: 440C Stainless (High-performance, rust-resistant cutlery steel.)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Pin Holes: 3\/32 inch (0.093\") (Standard size for assembly pins\/rivets.)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 🛠️ Recommended Tools and Materials for Assembly\u003cbr\u003e To successfully finish and assemble your 440C Peanut Folding Knife, you will typically need the following items:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Essential Materials:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Handle Scales: Choose your preferred material (e.g., custom wood, bone, G10, Micarta, or Acrylic).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Pin\/Rivet Material: 3\/32 inch rod stock (brass, stainless steel, or nickel silver) to fit the pin holes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Adhesive: High-strength epoxy (like 2-part clear epoxy) for securing the scales to the liners\/spacers (if included).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Oil\/Grease: A small amount of lubricant for the pivot and blades to ensure smooth operation.\u003cbr\u003e Required Tools:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Abrasives\/Sandpaper: Various grits (starting around 150-220 grit up to 600-1000 grit) for sanding and shaping the handle scales and finishing the metal.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Files or Belt Sander: Necessary for shaping and profiling the handle material to match the knife‘s frame.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Drill Press or Hand Drill: Used to drill through the handle scale material to align with the pin holes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Hammers: A small ball-peen hammer or riveting hammer for peening the 3\/32 inch pin material.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Clamps: Small C-clamps or vise grips to hold the pieces securely during the epoxying and assembly process.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Metal Polish\/Compound: For achieving a final shine on the 440C stainless steel blades and components.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ready to create a pocket knife that will last a lifetime? This blank is your first step.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 🔨 WHO IS THIS FOR?\u003cbr\u003e \u0026gt;Custom Knife Makers – Create unique products.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026gt;Collectors – Create your own knife.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026gt;Bushcraft \u0026amp; Outdoor Enthusiasts – Perfect for your next adventure\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 📦 SHIPPING \u0026amp; PROCESSING\u003cbr\u003e • Fast shipping worldwide! Each pair is carefully packed for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📧 LET’S CONNECT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI appreciate your visit and would love for you to join my mailing list for exclusive discounts and updates on new products by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejoining our mailing list. 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