This damascus Japanese tanto knife kit design is called the "Bushido XL". It is a USA Made carbon steel damascus fixed blade blank that is hollow-ground and ready to build. This tanto knife kit design is scaled-down for easy use and carry comfort.
The Bushido XL Japanese tanto knife kit has a blade length of 3.25 inches and an overall length of 7.25 inches. Ground on both sides, the blade is 7/8" wide. This damascus tanto knife blank design features (3) .156" through holes for handle construction. The 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"
Overall Length = 7.25"
Tang Holes (3) .156"
Heat Treated = Yes
Hardness: 59-61 RC
USA Made
Damascus Configuration
3 Layers 52100
4 Layers 5160
3 Layers 203E
3 Layers 15n20
Folded = 5 times
Total Layers = 416
NOTE: Finished sample images below are for reference only and are not for sale.
