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AUS-10 DAMASCUS 8-IN KIRITSUKE CHEF KNIFE BLANK BLADE, THUNDER-X SERIES, EXTRA WIDE BLADE 50MM

AUS-10 DAMASCUS 8-IN KIRITSUKE CHEF KNIFE BLANK BLADE, THUNDER-X SERIES, EXTRA WIDE BLADE 50MM

SKU CKTD21B
by Katsura
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$69.50
$69.50 - $69.50
$69.50
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  • KITCHEN KNIFE MAKING BLANK – This woodworking project kit includes a full tang knife blank ONLY. Customize your very own knife handle by using wood, metal, Micarta, Kirinite or even leather to create a cool accent. Give your Kiritsuke knife a unique personality by hand finishing all the parts. BONUS: Includes 4 sets of metal pins and a Mosaic center pin.

  • ENGINEERED TO PERFECTION – Unparalleled design, Katsura knife blade blanks are made with a Japanese AUS-10 Core reinforced with 66 Layers of Damascus Steel, 60+ Rockwell hardness. With excellent edge retention, your cutting knife will stay razor sharp for years to come. Feel the strength and beauty of your unique knife in your hand.
  • WOODWORKING PROJECT – Go ‘old school’ and rivet together your own handle and blade tang. Making knife handles is easier than you think, even if all you have is a sharp pocket knife and some scraps of softwood. Draw your dream knife handle on a piece of wood and carve it to the finished shape. Create your own ergonomic handle out of any material around the perfectly balanced 3 pin handle. Transform into a kitchen samurai with your new Japanese Kiritsuke knife.
  • A TURE MASTERPIECE KITCHEN SAMURAI – Our culinary Kiritsuke knife combines the enduring art of Japanese knife making with cutting edge technology. It has a razor-sharp edge and agile blade to make chopping, cutting and slicing much easier. Stunning Thunder-X pattern throughout the blade area with mosaic pin completes this masterpiece. EXTRA wide blade (50mm) makes your cutting task more efficient. Large full size handle creates more comfortable cutting experience.
  • COMPLETELY ORIGINAL GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAYS – Our woodworking blanks for adults are the ultimate gift for people who spend time in their studio or workshop. Crafters, hobbyists, and even foodies/chefs will love owning their own custom knife handles! SIZE: 8-inch Blade, 13.50 Inch Overall, 4.5 Inch handle, 50mm wide blade, N.W. 6.2 OZ, HRC 60+ hardness.  Please reach out to Katsura in case of any issues.

Katsura Knife Making Kit – YOU determine the best knife handle material to suit your needs!

Experience has taught us that there’s nothing like digging in and getting started. Even, if you’ve never made a knife before you can try your crafting skills with simple or makeshift tools! The thrill of carving, grinding, shaping, and buffing your own handle is unbelievably satisfying. Be proud of what you can create even if the end result is less than perfect.
The KATSURA AUS-10 Damascus Kiritsuke Chef Knife Blank comes with a blade blank only, allowing for a design-it-yourself handle made from the material of your choice. We recommend using Micarta, softwood, hardwood, purple heart wood, Kirinit, metal or even paracord!

Features:

➤ The blade is crafted by folding 66 layers of Japanese Damascus steel over a Japanese AUS-10 steel cutting core with a 60+ Rockwell hardness. Feel the satisfaction as your knife slices cleanly through your fresh, tasty ingredients.

➤ Easy to Maintain – With superior edge retention the blade will stay ultra-sharp for years to come. When needed the fine, yet tough edge is easy to sharpen.

➤ The handle is perfectly weighted and balanced. It features a full tang and 3-pin design with 4 sets of pins and a Mosaic center pin included.

➤ Mince, slice, and dice with ruthless efficiency. Designed to suit the cutting techniques used by professional Japanese chefs, Katsura knives bring culinary mastery to any kitchen.

➤ Extra wide blade (50mm Compare to regular chef knife 45mm) with Special Thunder-X pattern plus large full size handle makes this knife blank more unique.

➤ Ideal gift- Create a custom handle and present as a gift to the best cook in your family. Or buy for your friend or family member who loves carpentry or woodworking. Every KATSURA knife comes inside a handcrafted gift box.

 USE AND CARE: not for chopping bone; do not use on hard surfaces like granite, tile, or glass cutting boards; wash by hand with gentle dish soap, rinse, and dry with a dishcloth; sharpen with a whetstone at an angle of 15 degrees.

Limited lifetime warranty, full satisfaction guaranteed.

Customer Reviews

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Jack
Buyer Beware

Despite the repeated mention of Japanese steel and craftsmanship, and despite Katsura being a Japanese name, this blade is made in China. Which does not necessarily mean it is bad, but it does mean that Bear Hollow Supply’s description is disingenuous at best, and that the blade is quite overpriced. As the other review says, do not expect the knife in the photos. That blade either was acid etched for contrast or the photo contrast was radically doctored. The inside of the handle casting where the scales are expected to fit is indeed rough. The blade is thin at the spine but the grind is rather steeply beveled and crude, by Japanese standards anyway, and the balance is only perfect if you like it quite blade heavy. If this really is the kind of knife you want, there are places that sell it for much less and don’t waste a lot of copy trying to make it sound like something it isn’t.

Hello Jack,
Thank you for this review and bringing it to our attention. We are going to look into this brand and the quality. We appreciate the input.

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Dan
Beautiful Blade! Not so great handle.

I recently purchased this as a gift for my father. I was immediately struck by how beautiful the Damascus pattern is, even thought the Damascus contrast is nowhere near as dark in real life. The blade is sharp and true, requiring a lot of painters tape and cardboard to avoid cutting myself (again) while working on the handle. The handle construction needs work though. Where the tang meets the front bolster and rear butt is not ground to 90degrees, making fitting the wood handle scales very difficult. After 2 failed attempts to make scales that perfectly match the metal, I gave up and filled the small gaps with black epoxy. The end result was still spectacular, but would suggest the company have the quality/precision machining of the handle match what they did to the blade. On a side note, the box it comes in is also an excellent presentation box.