Damascus Steel Pu'er Tea Knife Blank Billet – DIY Blade

Damascus Steel Pu'er Tea Knife Blade Blank – DIY Hand Tool Billet

Craft your own stunning Pu'er tea knife with this high-quality Damascus steel blade blank. Whether you're a seasoned knife-maker or a passionate DIY enthusiast, this beautifully layered billet gives you the perfect foundation for a functional and eye-catching tea needle or tea pick. The distinctive Damascus patterning makes every blank unique — no two are exactly alike.

Key Specifications

• Blade Material: Damascus High Carbon Steel
• Handle Material: 420 Stainless Steel
• Blade Length: 6.5 cm
• Blade Width: 1.4 cm
• Handle Length: 6 cm
• Handle Width: 4 mm
• Blade Thickness: 2.4 mm
• Total Length: 12.6 cm
• Hardness: 48–50 HRC
• Includes: Brass accent plate
• Net Weight: 15 g

Why Choose This Damascus Blade Blank?

• Authentic Damascus Layering: The distinctive folded steel pattern gives each blank a striking, one-of-a-kind visual character.
• High Carbon Steel Toughness: Hardened to 48–50 HRC for excellent edge retention and lasting durability.
• Perfect for Pu'er Tea Lovers: Specifically shaped as a traditional tea needle/pry tool for loosening compressed Pu'er tea cakes with ease.
• Ideal DIY Project: Arrives as a blade billet (blank embryo) ready for handle fitting, finishing, and personalizing to your style.
• Compact & Lightweight: At just 15 g and 12.6 cm total length, it's an ideal pocket-sized tea accessory once completed.
• Brass Plate Included: Adds a refined decorative accent to your finished build.

Perfect For

• DIY knife-making hobbyists and bladesmiths
• Pu'er and compressed tea enthusiasts
• Outdoor tea ceremonies and camping tea setups
• Craftspeople looking for a unique handmade gift project

Made in Mainland China.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a Damascus steel tea knife blade blank?

A: A Damascus steel blade blank (also called a blade billet or blank embryo) is an unfinished knife blade that has been forged and shaped but not yet fitted with a custom handle or final polish. This particular blank is sized and shaped as a traditional Pu'er tea knife — a narrow, pointed tool used to gently pry apart compressed Pu'er tea cakes — making it a popular DIY project for knife-makers and tea enthusiasts alike.

Q: Do I need special tools to finish this blade blank?

A: Finishing a blade blank typically requires basic knife-making tools such as files, sandpaper, a handle material of your choice, adhesive or pins, and optional polishing supplies. The blank already includes a 420 stainless steel handle stub and a brass plate, so the core structure is in place — you can customize the handle scales to match your personal style.

Q: Is the blade sharp as delivered?

A: This is listed as a dull blade blank/billet intended for DIY finishing. The edge is unsharpened, making it safe to handle during the crafting process. You can sharpen it to your preferred edge geometry once the handle is fully assembled.

Q: What hardness level does this Damascus blade reach?

A: The blade is hardened to 48–50 HRC (Rockwell Hardness Scale), which provides a solid balance between edge retention and workability — ideal for a compact tea tool that sees regular use.

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.