DASHWAY 7.5" Santoku Chef Knife Blank Blade – Forged 3-Layer Composite Steel, Full Tang, No Handle
Craft your dream kitchen knife with the DASHWAY 7.5" Santoku Knife Blank Blade. Designed for knife-making enthusiasts and professional blade smiths alike, this full-tang blank is forged from premium 3-layer composite steel, delivering exceptional edge retention, optical-grade sharpness, and outstanding rust resistance right out of the box. Add your own custom handle to create a truly one-of-a-kind Japanese-style Santoku chef's knife.
Made in Mainland China.
Key Features
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Premium 3-Layer Composite Steel: 10Cr15CoMov high-carbon cobalt-molybdenum-vanadium steel core clad in durable stainless outer layers for superior hardness and toughness.
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Exceptional Core Hardness: 60±2 HRC steel core ensures long-lasting sharpness and edge retention for professional-level cutting performance.
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Razor-Sharp Edge Angle: Ground to a precise 15° per side (30° inclusive), meeting international cutting force standards of 6.0–8.0N.
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Full Tang Construction: The blade extends fully through the handle zone, providing perfect balance and maximum structural strength for your custom build.
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Polished High-Grade Surface: Mirror-polished finish offers superb rust resistance and a striking aesthetic — ready for handle attachment.
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Eco-Friendly & Food Safe: FCM certified; no high-concern chemicals detected.
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DIY-Ready Blank: Ships without a handle so you can fit your preferred scales, pins, and finish for a completely personalized knife.
Specifications
| Blade Length |
7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Handle Tang Length |
5.5 inches |
| Blade Thickness |
~2.1 mm |
| Item Weight |
111 g |
| Blade Material |
3-Layer Composite Steel (10Cr15CoMov Core) |
| Core Hardness |
60±2 HRC |
| Edge Angle |
15° per side |
| Surface Finish |
Mirror Polished |
| Model Number |
SK7-FHG03DP |
| Certification |
FCM |
| Origin |
Mainland China |
Package Contents
- 1 × DASHWAY 7.5" Santoku Knife Blank Blade (No Handle Included)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does this Santoku knife blank blade come with a handle?
A: No — this listing is for the knife blank blade only (no handle included). The full-tang blank is designed for DIY knife-making so you can attach your own custom handle scales, giving you full creative control over the finished knife's look and feel.
Q: What type of steel is used in the DASHWAY 7.5" Santoku blade?
A: The blade is crafted from 3-layer composite steel, featuring a hard 10Cr15CoMov cobalt-molybdenum-vanadium steel core (60±2 HRC) sandwiched between durable stainless steel outer layers. This construction delivers an ideal balance of sharpness, toughness, and rust resistance.
Q: What edge angle is the blade ground to?
A: The blade is precision-ground to 15° per side (30° inclusive), which is a classic Japanese knife edge geometry optimized for clean, effortless slicing through meat, fish, vegetables, and more.
Q: Is this blade suitable for beginner knife makers?
A: Yes! The blank arrives polished and fully sharpened, so it requires minimal additional finishing. Beginners can focus on fitting and finishing their custom handle, while experienced bladesmiths can further refine the edge to their preference.
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.