Sapphire Trail Chef Blank Knife 10" Handmade San Mai Gyuto Blank
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$189.00 - Regular price
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$189.00
A gyuto-style blank gives makers the starting geometry for a Japanese-influenced chef knife, characterized by a thinner profile and gentle curve suited to smooth rocking cuts through vegetables and proteins alike. San Mai construction with a blue acid-washed finish and etched Damascus core reveals the layered steel visually while offering the practical benefits of a hard cutting edge paired with tougher outer layers. The Sapphire Trail Chef Blank offers this combination as raw material, continuing the tradition of every chef knife blank steel built for genuine kitchen-knife projects.
Introduction
At 10 inches overall, with an 8-inch blade and 2-inch handle tang, the Sapphire Trail Chef Blank offers substantial material for a full-size gyuto build. This blue acid washed blank features San Mai steel construction with an etched wave Damascus core, ready for handle fitting. This blank suits makers who want to fit their own chosen handle onto proven gyuto-style geometry.
Sapphire Trail Chef Blank Blade
The chef knife/gyuto profile on this sapphire themed blade stock offers the thinner geometry and gentle curve suited to smooth rocking cuts through kitchen ingredients. San Mai steel with a blue acid-washed finish and etched Damascus core runs through this gyuto style blank, giving it both a hard cutting edge and tougher outer layers. The core steel remains visible through the acid-washed treatment.
This unfinished chef blade is intended for kitchen knife making, where the maker fits their own chosen handle material onto the 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: 10 inches
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Blade Length: 8 inches
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Handle Tang Length: 2 inches
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Blade Material: San Mai steel
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Blade Style: Chef knife/gyuto blank
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Blade Finish: Blue acid-washed with etched wave Damascus core
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Tang Type: Full tang
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Handle: Not included
FAQs
Q: What is a gyuto-style blade profile?
It's a Japanese-influenced chef knife shape with a thinner profile and gentle curve suited to smooth rocking cuts.
Q: What does the blue acid-washed finish reveal?
It shows the San Mai core steel visually through the treated surface, highlighting the layered construction.
Q: Does this blank include a handle?
No, it arrives as a raw blank with the tang ready, giving you full control over your final handle choice.
Q: Why choose San Mai for a chef knife blank?
It combines a hard cutting core with tougher outer layers, suited to the demands of regular kitchen use.
Q: Is the Sapphire Trail Chef Blank good for gifting?
Yes, it makes a thoughtful gift for makers who enjoy building their own custom kitchen knives.
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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