This damascus hidden tang blade blank is called the "Fire Ant". It is a USA Made carbon steel damascus fixed blade knife blank that is hollow-ground and ready to build. This skinning knife kit model will make a great mini-skinning knife project for the DIY builder. It is expertly designed and well made and comes with a matching damascus guard. With a blade length of 3.00 inches and an overall length of 4.625 inches, this hidden tang skinning knife blank design is a perfect for boot sheaths or side carry. Hollow ground on both sides, the Fire Ant's blade is 0.685 inches wide. This design features (1) 0.095 inches pre-drilled through-hole for handle construction (stainless steel pinstock included). The tang width is 0.25 inches and can be modified with ease to work with small pinstock, or with a threaded end fastener.
This version of the Fire Ant is the combo kit. It comes with the Fire Ant Blade, guard, stainless steel pinstock, and a premium block of Katalox handle material to simplify the completion process. This is a great project blade for a weekend knife making session. Spend some quality workshop time with this excellent hidden tang knife kit and enjoy the fun of custom knife making and customization.
Specifications
Blade Length = 3.00 Inches
Overall Length = 4.687 Inches
Tang Hole = (1) 0.095 Inches
Handle Pinstock Included = Yes
Heat Treated = Yes
Hardness: 56-58 RC
Handle Material Included = Katalox (6.0 x 1.5 x 1.5) Inches
Guard Material = Damascus Steel
Guard Included = Yes
USA Made
Damascus Configuration:
3 Layers 52100
4 Layers 5160
3 Layers 203E
3 Layers 15n20
Folded = 5 times
Total Layers = 416
