DIY Hunting Knife Making Kit: 9 Inch Wharncliffe High Carbon Steel Blade, Exotic Wood Handle

Craft Your Perfect Blade – 9" Hunting Knife Kit

This knife making kit is designed for knife makers, outdoorsmen, bushcrafters, and DIY creators who want to build their own custom hunting knife. Whether you're crafting your first blade or adding another project to your collection, this kit provides everything you need to begin creating a durable, high-performance knife.

Each kit includes a precision-cut blade blank, exotic hardwood handle scales, and your choice of brass or stainless pins and tubing, giving you the foundation to build a rugged custom knife for hunting, outdoor use, and everyday tasks.

Important – Unfinished Knife Kit

This product is not a finished knife.

To complete your blade you will need to:

• Grind the bevels
• Heat treat the steel
• Finish the blade surface
• Shape and install the handle scales
• Sharpen the edge

Your order also includes access to a free knife making guide, helpful YouTube resources, and a list of trusted heat-treating services to help support your build.

Knife Blank Specifications

Overall Length: 9"
Blade Length: 4.25"
Blade Width: 1.25"
Thickness: 1/8"

Pins & Tubing

Pins: (2) – 1/4" diameter, 1" length
Tube: (1) – 5/16" diameter, 1" length

Handle Material

Length: 5"
Width: 1.5"
Thickness: 0.25"

Choose from multiple handle styles and exotic hardwood options to customize your build.

Premium Blade Steel

(All steel arrives annealed for easier grinding and shaping)

80CrV2 High Carbon Steel

A tough, durable steel known for excellent edge retention and resistance to chipping. A popular choice for hunting, bushcraft, and outdoor knives.

Your Knife, Your Way

Customize every step of the build:

• Grind and shape your bevels
• Heat treat for hardness and performance
• Finish, polish, or texture the blade
• Shape and contour your hardwood handle
• Sharpen to a razor edge

Precision Cut Quality

All BladeHouse blanks and kits are cut from American-made steel using precision equipment, ensuring clean edges, consistent shapes, and reliable material integrity for knife making.

Photos may show prototype blanks cut from mild steel. Your blade will be cut from the steel you select.

Refund & Exchange Policy

All blanks and kits are cut to order and considered final sale.

If something comes up or you made a mistake on your order, please reach out. We are always happy to take a look and do our best to help. If we make an error on your order, we will gladly provide a replacement or full refund.

Start Crafting

Create a hunting knife that reflects your skill, creativity, and craftsmanship. This kit provides a complete foundation for building a durable custom blade made by your own hands.

Designed for makers. Cut with precision.