Damascus Steel Tea Knife Blank – DIY Pu'er Tea Needle Tool

Swayboo Damascus Steel Tea Knife Blank

Elevate your tea craft with this beautifully hand-forged Damascus steel tea knife blank by Swayboo. Whether you're a seasoned blade maker or a passionate tea enthusiast stepping into DIY crafting, this semi-finished tea needle blade gives you the perfect foundation to create a one-of-a-kind Pu'er tea tool. The striking layered Damascus pattern on every blade is unique — no two are ever exactly alike.

Why Choose This Tea Knife Blank?

• Hand-Forged Damascus Steel Blade: Each blade is crafted from high-carbon Damascus steel with a distinctive layered pattern, combining visual artistry with functional durability.
• Full Tang Construction: The integral full tang runs the entire length of the handle section, ensuring a strong, balanced foundation for your custom handle build.
• Ideal Hardness: Heat-treated to 53–55 HRC for a great balance of edge retention and toughness — perfect for prying apart compressed Pu'er tea cakes without damaging the leaves.
• Round Brass Fitting Included: Comes with one round brass fitting to give your finished knife a polished, professional look and a secure handle junction.
• Perfect DIY Starting Point: Semi-finished and ready for you to add your own custom handle materials — wood, resin, horn, or whatever suits your style.
• Compact & Practical Size: Total length of 11.5 cm with a 1.5 cm blade width — sized just right for a tea needle/tea pick purpose.

Specifications

What Can You Make With This Blank?

This tea knife blank is purpose-designed for breaking apart tightly compressed Pu'er tea cakes, bricks, and tuo cha. Add your own handle to transform this blank into a beautiful, heirloom-quality tea tool. It also makes a wonderful gift project for tea lovers and knife-making hobbyists alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this tea knife blank ready to use, or does it need finishing?

A: This is a semi-finished Damascus steel tea knife blank. The blade is forged, heat-treated, and includes a round brass fitting, but it does not include a finished handle. You will need to attach your own handle material (such as wood, resin, or horn) to complete the knife. This makes it ideal for DIY crafters and knife-making hobbyists.

Q: What type of tea is this knife designed for?

A: This tea needle blade is specifically designed for Pu'er tea (also spelled Puerh), which comes in tightly compressed forms such as cakes, bricks, and tuo cha. The pointed blade and sturdy construction allow you to carefully pry apart the compressed leaves without crushing them.

Q: What does 53–55 HRC hardness mean for a tea knife?

A: HRC (Rockwell Hardness Scale C) measures the hardness of the steel. At 53–55 HRC, this Damascus steel blade offers a strong balance between toughness and edge retention — firm enough to handle dense compressed tea cakes without chipping or bending.

Q: Is the Damascus pattern on each blade unique?

A: Yes! Because each blade is hand-forged, the layered Damascus pattern is entirely unique to that individual piece. No two blanks will have exactly the same visual pattern, making every finished knife one-of-a-kind.

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.