Santoku Maker Ready Blade Blank – 1084, 80CrV2 or AEB-L Steel

The BladeHouse Santoku Maker Ready Knife Blank gives you a clean, precision-cut starting point for your next custom kitchen knife build.

Designed for makers who want control over the final result, each blank arrives ready for you to take over the bevel, heat treatment, finish, handle, and sharpening. The classic chef profile is a versatile choice for everyday kitchen knives, workhorse chef builds, and custom culinary projects.

MAKER READY
Precision cut in the USA and ready for the next steps in your build.

Maker Ready blanks are supplied in their raw, unbeveled, and untreated condition. They require beveling or grinding, heat treatment, finishing, handle installation, and sharpening before use.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Overall Length: 12.5"
• Blade Length: 7.5"
• Width: 2"
• Thickness: 0.090"
• Pin Holes: 1/4"
• Lanyard Hole: 5/16"
• Condition: Maker Ready — unbeveled and untreated
• Precision cut in the USA

CHOOSE YOUR STEEL

1084 High Carbon Steel
A simple, proven high-carbon steel known for toughness, easy sharpening, and straightforward heat treatment. An excellent choice for beginner makers, traditional carbon-steel chef builds, and anyone looking for a dependable steel at a great value.

80CrV2 High Carbon Steel
A tough, dependable carbon steel with excellent toughness and strong edge support. A great choice for durable, workhorse-style kitchen knives.

AEB-L Stainless Steel
A fine-grain stainless steel known for excellent toughness, sharpness, and corrosion resistance. A great option for makers looking for stainless performance, easy maintenance, and a fine kitchen edge.

CHOOSE YOUR HANDLE STYLE

Straight
A clean, simple full-tang profile with a traditional straight handle shape.

Ergonomic
A contoured full-tang profile designed for a more shaped and comfortable grip.

Classic Chef
A familiar kitchen-knife-inspired handle profile with a pronounced rear curve.

Tapered
A streamlined full-tang profile with a slimmer, tapered rear section.

Hidden Tang
A traditional hidden-tang option for makers who want a different handle construction and finishing approach.

WHY MAKERS CHOOSE BLADEHOUSE

• Maker Ready precision-cut profiles
• Cut in the USA
• Clean and consistent blanks
• 3 steel options
• 5 handle styles
• Full control over your bevel, heat treatment, handle, and finish
• Designed for beginner and experienced makers
• Free knife-making guide included
• Trusted heat-treatment resource list included

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

One Santoku Maker Ready Knife Blank in your selected steel and handle style.

BladeHouse blanks are built for makers who want a quality starting point without paying for finishing work they plan to do themselves.