Swayboo Damascus Steel Fixed Blade Knife Blank – DIY Semi-Finished Billet with Copper Sheet
Craft your own custom knife with this premium Swayboo Damascus Steel Fixed Blade Knife Blank. Whether you're an experienced bladesmith or a passionate DIY metalworker, this semi-finished billet gives you a head start with a precision-forged Damascus steel blade, ready for your personal finishing touches. Includes a copper sheet accessory to help you create a truly one-of-a-kind handle.
Made in Mainland China.
Product Specifications
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Model Number: DMDIY-116
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Blade Material: Damascus Steel
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Handle / Tang Material: Stainless Steel
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Total Length: 15.7 cm
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Blade Length: 7.8 cm
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Handle Length: 6.6 cm
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Blade Width: 2.4 cm
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Blade Thickness: 3.1 mm
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Blade Angle: ≤ 60°
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Hardness: 56–58 HRC
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Blade Type: Fixed Blade (no lock, no spring force)
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Includes: Copper Sheet Accessory
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Customizable: Yes – DIY semi-finished blank
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High-Concern Chemicals: None
Why Choose This Damascus Steel Knife Blank?
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Authentic Damascus Pattern: The layered Damascus steel construction delivers a stunning, organic pattern unique to every blank — no two blades look the same.
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Professional-Grade Hardness: At 56–58 HRC, the blade holds a sharp edge exceptionally well while maintaining toughness for demanding outdoor and utility tasks.
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Versatile DIY Platform: The semi-finished design leaves plenty of room for shaping, grinding, and finishing the handle to your exact specifications — ideal for knife-making hobbyists and professionals alike.
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Copper Sheet Included: Get a head start on your build with the included copper sheet, perfect for bolsters, spacers, or decorative accents.
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Ideal for Multiple Uses: Well-suited for outdoor camping, hunting, utility work, kitchen use, or display once your build is complete.
Perfect for DIY Knife Makers
This blank is a semi-finished product — it arrives with the steel blade profile ready but without a completed handle, giving you the creative freedom to add your own wood, bone, resin, or other handle materials. Combine it with the included copper sheet for professional-looking bolsters or fittings. A great starting point for anyone looking to build a truly personalized fixed blade knife.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this Damascus steel knife blank ready to use straight out of the box?
A: This is a semi-finished DIY knife blank. The Damascus steel blade profile is pre-shaped and sharpened, but the handle is not completed — you will need to attach and finish your own handle material. This makes it ideal for knife-making hobbyists who want to customize their build from start to finish.
Q: What does the copper sheet accessory do?
A: The included copper sheet is a metalworking accessory that can be used to create bolsters, spacers, or decorative accents between the blade and handle scales. It adds both structural integrity and aesthetic appeal to your finished knife.
Q: What hardness level is the Damascus steel blade?
A: The blade features a hardness rating of 56–58 HRC (Rockwell Hardness Scale C), which is considered an excellent balance between edge retention and toughness — suitable for outdoor camping, utility work, and general-purpose cutting tasks once your build is complete.
Q: Can beginners use this knife blank for a DIY project?
A: Yes — while some basic metalworking and woodworking skills are helpful for completing the handle, this semi-finished blank is designed to be an accessible starting point. It removes the most technically demanding step (blade forging) so you can focus on the creative side of knife making.
Production & Packaging Notice
To maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. While the core quality, materials, and product specifications remain identical, you may notice slight variations in the packaging design, manufacturing origin, or the wording of the printed instructions.