Bunka Chef Knife Blank (Unfinished): Stainless or High Carbon Steel, DIY Kitchen Knife

Craft Your Perfect Blade – Chef Knife Blank

This knife blank is designed for knife makers, chefs, woodworkers, and DIY creators who want to craft their own custom kitchen knife. Whether you're building your first culinary blade or adding another project to your collection, this blank provides a reliable starting point for creating a precise, high-performance kitchen tool.

Choose from premium American-made steels — AEB-L, Nitro-V, or 80CrV2 — all precision cut and delivered annealed for easier grinding and shaping.

Important – Unfinished Knife Blank

This product is not a finished knife.

To complete the blade you will need to:

• Grind the bevels
• Heat treat the steel
• Finish the blade surface
• Install and shape 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: 11.5"
Blade Length: 6.5"
Blade Width: 1.75"
Thickness: 3/32"
Pin Hole Diameter: 1/4"
Lanyard Hole Diameter: 5/16"

Steel Options

AEB-L Stainless Steel
A fine-grained stainless steel known for excellent sharpness, corrosion resistance, and overall cutting performance. A popular choice for high-performance kitchen knives.

Nitro-V Stainless Steel
A nitrogen-enhanced stainless steel offering excellent toughness, corrosion resistance, and edge stability.

80CrV2 High Carbon Steel
A tough, durable steel known for excellent edge retention and strength, making it well suited for hardworking kitchen blades.

Your Blade, 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 handle scales
• Sharpen to a razor edge

Precision Cut Quality

All blanks 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 blank will be cut from the steel option 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

Build a kitchen knife that reflects your skill, creativity, and craftsmanship. This blank is the perfect foundation for creating a custom culinary blade made by your own hands.

Designed for makers. Cut with precision.