Chef Knife for Cutting Fruits Vegetables and Meat - 13-1/4" - 4116 Stainless Steel - Unfinished Kit

The chef’s knife is probably a cook’s most important tool in the kitchen. Highly versatile. This blade glides through meat, fish, fruit and vegetables with minimal effort. Make your own custom chef’s knife with this blank from Camillus®. The 8" blade (13-1/4" overall length) is constructed from German ThyssenKrupp 4116 stainless steel that features a good balance between carbon and chromium, which is the secret behind its exceptional corrosion resistance, edge retention and added strength. Designed for the chef at heart, this knife would make a great gift for the cook in your family. Shape, mount and finish your custom handle for a truly one-of-a-kind, high-quality knife. Scale material (handle) and epoxy are sold separately.

• 8" blade glides through meat, fish and vegetables
• German 4116 stainless steel, excellent corrosion resistance, edge retention and strength
• A workhorse in the kitchen; capable of taking on nearly any task
• Create a one-of-a-kind knife
• Design and make your own custom handle

• Overall Length: 13-1/4"
• Blade Length: 8"
• Blade Material: German ThyssenKrupp 4116 stainless steel

• (1) Camillus® Chef knife blade blank
• (3) Rivets

• Knife scale/handle material sold separately.
• Hand wash your blades with gentle dish soap, rinse clean and towel dry immediately.
• Hone your blades with a steel or ceramic rod weekly to keep them sharp. We recommend sharpening your blades with a whetstone at an angle of 15° to 20°.
• CAUTION: DO NOT chop bone or use this knife on a hard surface like a glass cutting board, tile or granite.