{"product_id":"diy-knife-making-kit-440c-stainless-steel-fixed-blade-blank-elven-skinner-hunting-knife-custom-knife-supply-blade-blank-with-sheath","title":"DIY Knife Making Kit - 440C Stainless Steel Fixed Blade Blank - Elven Skinner Hunting Knife - Custom Knife Supply - Blade Blank with Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003eFREE solid brass pin material when you buy 2 or more.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Forge a Blade of Myth: This is the ultimate blank for crafting a high-performance Elven-style skinner\/hunter knife. The graceful curves, ergonomic handle, and upswept tip combine fantasy aesthetics with real-world skinning and utility functionality. This knife blank is built as a full tang fixed blade for maximum strength and durability.\u003cbr\u003e This kit provides the precision-cut, heat-treated steel, ready for you to attach your custom handle scales, set the pins, and finish the edge to create a unique, legendary piece for your collection, hunting pack, or bushcraft gear.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Key Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Premium 440C Steel: Crafted from robust 440C stainless steel, known for its superior corrosion resistance, high wear resistance, and ability to take and hold a fantastic edge.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Ideal Skinner Profile: The blade‘s geometry and point style are specifically designed for efficient, precise skinning and general field dressing tasks.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Heavy-Duty Thickness: The 3\/16\" blade thickness provides significant lateral strength, ensuring the blade can handle tough work.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Ready for Customization: Features a large lanyard hole and ample space on the tang for you to fit custom handle materials (wood, G10, bone, etc.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Specifications \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Steel Type: 440C Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Overall Length (OAL): 10-3\/4\" (Total length of the tang and blade.)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Blade Length: 5-1\/2\" (Generous length for a skinner\/hunter.)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Blade Thickness: 3\/16\" (Substantial thickness for a durable field knife.)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Pin Holes: 1\/4\" (Standard large pin holes for sturdy handle assembly.)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Lanyard Hole: 3\/8\" (Oversized hole for heavy-duty lanyard cord or paracord.)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 🛠️ Recommended Tools and Materials for Assembly\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To successfully finish and assemble your 440C Lock-Back Hunter, you will typically need the following items:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Essential Materials:\u003cbr\u003e • Handle Scales: Choose your preferred material (e.g., hardwood, bone, G10, Micarta, or Acrylic).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Pin\/Rivet Material: 1\/4\" 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Lubricant: A small amount of oil or grease for the pivot to ensure smooth, flick-open action.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Required Tools:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Abrasives\/Sandpaper: Various grits (starting around 150-220 grit up to 600-1000 grit) for shaping the handle and finishing the metal surfaces.\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 1\/4”\" pin material.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Clamps: Small clamps or a vise to hold 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 blade and components.\u003cbr\u003e \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! 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