This gut hook knife blank design is called the "Ace Gut Hook". It is a USA Made carbon steel damascus fixed blade kit that is hollow-ground and ready to build. This model will make a fantastic personal damascus skinning knife with the gut hook design. It will also serve very well as a collectible gift project.
The Ace Gut Hook knife kit has a blade length of 3.25 inches and an overall length of 8.00 inches. Ground on both sides, the blade is 1.25 inches wide. This gut hook knife kit design features (3) .187" through-holes for handle construction (stainless steel pinstock included). The Ace Gut Hook tang holes can be modified with ease to work with larger pinstock, or with threaded fasteners. Please see our drills and taps sections for more options.
Specifications
Blade Length = 3.25 Inches
Overall Length = 8" Inches
Tang Holes (3) .156 Inches
Handle Pinstock Included: Yes (Stainless Steel)
Heat Treated = Yes
Hardness: 56-58 RC
Handle Material Include: No
USA Made
Damascus Configuration:
3 Layers 52100
4 Layers 5160
3 Layers 203E
3 Layers 15n20
Folded = 5 times
Total Layers = 416