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SHOP CASE KNIVESThe 3-inch Wharncliffe Damascus Full Tang Blade Blank is an ideal choice for knife makers, collectors, and enthusiasts who want to craft a custom fixed blade that combines artistic beauty with practical performance. Featuring a distinctive Damascus steel blade and full tang construction, this blank provides the perfect foundation for creating a knife that is both visually striking and highly functional. Whether you’re an experienced bladesmith or a hobbyist crafting your very first knife, this blank offers the flexibility to design a one-of-a-kind piece that reflects your personal style.
At the core of this blade blank is a 3.00-inch Wharncliffe blade made from Damascus steel. Renowned for its layered, flowing patterns, Damascus steel is prized not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its strength, edge retention, and durability. Each blade is unique, with the distinctive waves and ripples in the steel making every knife crafted from this blank a work of art. The Wharncliffe blade profile, with its straight edge and sharply angled tip, is ideal for precision cutting, controlled slicing, and utility tasks. This design offers maximum control and accuracy, making it perfect for collectors, hobbyists, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
With a blade thickness of .08 inches, this blank strikes an excellent balance between strength and precision. The relatively thin yet strong blade allows for fine cutting tasks while maintaining durability for general utility use. Its full tang construction further enhances the blade’s strength, stability, and balance. The steel extends through the handle, ensuring that the finished knife is robust and able to withstand years of use. Pre-drilled rivet holes make attaching your choice of handle material quick and straightforward, giving you total creative freedom.
The blank measures 8.50 inches overall and weighs 4.6 ounces, making it a compact yet versatile knife blank suitable for a variety of applications. You can customize it with natural handle materials such as wood, bone, or antler, or choose modern synthetic options like G-10 or Micarta. This flexibility allows you to craft a knife that is perfectly suited to your intended use, whether as a collectible, an everyday carry, or a functional outdoor tool. The combination of Damascus steel and your chosen handle material will produce a knife that is as visually captivating as it is practical.
Made in Pakistan, this blade blank combines global craftsmanship with the customization opportunities that knife makers appreciate. The 3-inch Wharncliffe Damascus Full Tang Blade Blank is more than just raw steel—it’s an invitation to create a knife that embodies your personal vision, style, and skill. Each completed knife becomes a unique, functional work of art that can be proudly used, displayed, or gifted.
When you purchase this blade blank from Smoky Mountain Knife Works, you’re not just buying a knife blank—you’re shopping at the world’s best online knife store. Located in Sevierville, Tennessee, Smoky Mountain Knife Works is a true landmark and home to the world’s largest knife showroom. Nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, SMKW attracts over 1.5 million visitors each year, offering an unmatched selection of knives, tools, and accessories. By choosing SMKW, you’re guaranteed quality, trusted service, and the experience of shopping with a destination that knife enthusiasts from around the world admire.
The 3in Wharncliffe Damascus Full Tang Blade Blank features a patterned Damascus steel blade with full tang and rivet holes, ready for your custom handle design.