Blackout Trail Bull Cutter Blank Blade 12" Handmade San Mai Steel
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$189.00 - Regular price
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$189.00
San Mai steel construction sandwiches a hard cutting core between softer outer layers, giving makers a blade blank that combines edge retention with impact resistance, a lamination technique with roots in traditional Japanese sword making. A black acid-washed finish with a center etched line highlights that layered construction visually, showing the core steel as a distinct band down the blade's center. The Blackout Trail Bull Cutter Blank offers this construction as raw material, continuing the tradition of every san mai steel blank built for genuine knife-making projects.
Introduction
At 12 inches overall, with an 8-inch blade and 4-inch handle tang, the Blackout Trail Bull Cutter Blank offers substantial material for a full-size bull cutter build. This black acid washed blank features a straight back profile with a black acid-washed finish and center etched line. This blank suits makers who want to fit their own handle material onto proven San Mai construction.
Blackout Trail Bull Cutter Blank Blade
The straight back bull cutter profile on this unfinished cutter blade offers a sturdy, unbending spine suited to heavier pressure cuts. San Mai steel construction runs through this ready to handle blade, sandwiching a hard cutting core between softer outer layers for both edge retention and impact resistance. The center etched line on this center line etched blank highlights the visible core steel running down the blade's middle.
Uses and Safety
This blank is intended for knife making, where the maker fits their own chosen handle material onto the full tang. Since this arrives as a blank, handle it carefully during handle fitting and final sharpening. Store it in a dry place to prevent surface rust before your build is complete.
Specifications
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Overall Length: 12 inches
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Blade Length: 8 inches
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Handle Tang Length: 4 inches
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Blade Material: San Mai steel
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Blade Style: Straight back bull cutter
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Blade Finish: Black acid-washed with center etched line
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Tang Type: Full tang
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Handle: Not included
FAQs
Q: What is San Mai steel construction?
It sandwiches a hard cutting core between softer outer layers, a lamination technique rooted in traditional Japanese sword making.
Q: What does the center etched line show?
It highlights the visible core steel running down the blade's middle, a result of the San Mai layered construction.
Q: Does this blank come with a handle?
No, it arrives as a raw blank with an unattached tang, ready for you to fit your own chosen handle material.
Q: Why choose a straight back profile for a bull cutter blank?
It offers a sturdy, unbending spine that handles heavier pressure cuts better than a curved alternative.
Q: Is the Blackout Trail Bull Cutter Blank good for gifting?
Yes, it makes a thoughtful gift for knife makers who enjoy building and finishing their own custom blades
Shipping information
- No EU import duties.
- Ships within 1-2 business days.
- Ships in our fully recyclable and biodegradable signature boxes.
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