{"product_id":"bunka-chef-knife-blank-unfinished-stainless-or-high-carbon-steel-diy-kitchen-knife","title":"Bunka Chef Knife Blank (Unfinished): Stainless or High Carbon Steel, DIY Kitchen Knife","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraft Your Perfect Blade – Chef Knife Blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife blank is designed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eknife makers, chefs, woodworkers, and DIY creators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epremium American-made steels — AEB-L, Nitro-V, or 80CrV2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — all precision cut and delivered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eannealed for easier grinding and shaping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant – Unfinished Knife Blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a finished knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo complete the blade you will need to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Grind the bevels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Heat treat the steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Finish the blade surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Install and shape handle scales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sharpen the edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour order also includes access to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efree knife making guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helpful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYouTube resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elist of trusted heat-treating services\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to help support your build.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Blank Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3\/32\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePin Hole Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanyard Hole Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5\/16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAEB-L Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine-grained stainless steel known for excellent sharpness, corrosion resistance, and overall cutting performance. A popular choice for high-performance kitchen knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitro-V Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA nitrogen-enhanced stainless steel offering excellent toughness, corrosion resistance, and edge stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80CrV2 High Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tough, durable steel known for excellent edge retention and strength, making it well suited for hardworking kitchen blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Blade, Your Way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomize every step of the build:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Grind and shape your bevels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Heat treat for hardness and performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Finish, polish, or texture the blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Shape and contour your handle scales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sharpen to a razor edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision Cut Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll blanks are cut from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican-made steel using precision equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ensuring clean edges, consistent shapes, and reliable material integrity for knife making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotos may show prototype blanks cut from mild steel. Your blank will be cut from the steel option you select.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefund \u0026amp; Exchange Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll blanks and kits are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecut to order and considered final sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereplacement or full refund\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart Crafting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild a kitchen knife that reflects your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eskill, creativity, and craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This blank is the perfect foundation for creating a custom culinary blade made by your own hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for makers. 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