Damascus Steel Tea Knife Blank – DIY Tea Needle with Brass Fittings

Swayboo Damascus Steel Tea Knife Blank – Semi-Finished DIY Tea Needle Blade

Craft your own stunning tea tool with this forged Damascus steel tea knife blank from Swayboo. Featuring a beautifully layered vintage pattern blade and polished brass fittings, this semi-finished blade blank is the perfect starting point for DIY knife makers, tea ceremony enthusiasts, and hobbyist craftspeople who want a one-of-a-kind tea needle or pu-erh tea pick.

Each blade is individually forged from high-carbon Damascus steel, giving it that signature flowing pattern unique to every piece. The blank arrives semi-finished with the blade shaped and the brass guard/bolster fittings included — ready for you to add your own custom handle and finish to taste.

Key Features

• Authentic Damascus Steel Blade: Hand-forged high-carbon Damascus steel with a distinctive layered vintage pattern — every blade is unique.
• Brass Fittings Included: Decorative brass guard and bolster fittings add a classic, elegant look to your finished piece.
• Semi-Finished Blank: Blade is shaped and ready for handle attachment — ideal for DIY knife-making and custom tea tool projects.
• Compact & Precise Dimensions: Total length 16 cm | Blade length 6.4 cm | Blade width 2 cm | Blade thickness 2 mm | Weight approx. 20 g.
• High-Carbon Steel Durability: Excellent edge retention and strength for use as a pu-erh tea knife, tea needle, or tea cake pick.
• Customizable DIY Project: No handle included — customize with wood, resin, bone, or any material of your choice for a truly personal creation.

Specifications

Perfect For

• DIY knife makers and blade-smithing hobbyists
• Tea ceremony practitioners who want a unique pu-erh tea needle
• Artisans crafting custom tea tools as gifts or collectibles
• Collectors of Damascus steel blades and handcrafted cutlery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this Damascus steel tea knife blank come with a handle?

A: No, the blank is sold without a handle — it is a semi-finished DIY blade blank. The brass fittings (guard/bolster) are included, and you add your own custom handle material such as wood, resin, or bone to complete the tea knife.

Q: What is Damascus steel and why is the pattern unique on every blade?

A: Damascus steel is produced by forging and folding multiple layers of high-carbon and iron steels together. The folding process creates the flowing, wavy vintage pattern visible on the blade surface. Because the folding is done by hand, the exact pattern varies on every individual blank, making each one truly one-of-a-kind.

Q: What is a tea knife used for?

A: A tea knife — also called a tea needle or pu-erh pick — is used to pry apart and break compressed tea cakes (such as pu-erh, oolong, or brick teas) without crushing the leaves. The compact, pointed blade makes it easy to separate just the right amount of tea for brewing.

Q: How do I care for a high-carbon Damascus steel blade blank?

A: High-carbon Damascus steel can develop surface oxidation if left wet. After use or handling, wipe the blade dry and apply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil or camellia oil to the surface. Store in a dry environment to maintain the blade's finish and appearance.

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.