HSS 4341 Steel Carving Blade Blank 5mm×200mm HRC64-66 DIY

HSS 4341 High Speed Steel Carving Blade – 5mm × 200mm

Take your DIY knife-making and carving projects to the next level with this premium High Speed Steel (HSS 4341 / W4Mo3Cr4V1) carving blade blank. Featuring a hardness rating of HRC 64–66, this professional-grade raw material blank is ideal for crafters, hobbyists, and bladesmiths who demand exceptional edge retention and durability.

Key Specifications

• Material: High Speed Steel HSS 4341 (W4Mo3Cr4V1) Alloy Steel
• Hardness: HRC 64–66
• Thickness: 5mm
• Length: 200mm
• Process: Quenching Heat Treatment + Nitriding Hardening
• Ideal For: Craft knives, DIY knives, carving knives, woodworking blades
• Made in: Mainland China

Why Choose This Blade Blank?

• Superior Hardness: HRC 64–66 nitriding-hardened surface delivers outstanding edge retention and wear resistance for long-lasting performance.
• Premium HSS 4341 Alloy: The W4Mo3Cr4V1 composition combines tungsten, molybdenum, chromium, and vanadium for excellent toughness and cutting ability.
• Heat-Treated for Consistency: Quenching heat treatment ensures uniform hardness throughout the entire blade blank.
• Versatile Raw Material: A perfect starting point for crafting custom carving knives, craft knives, and woodworking tools.
• DIY-Ready Dimensions: At 5mm thick and 200mm long, this blank gives you ample material to shape and grind your ideal blade profile.

⚠️ Please Note: The head (tip) of this blade blank is inclined/angled by design. Please account for this when planning your blade geometry.

Perfect For

• Custom knife making
• Wood carving and chip carving tools
• DIY craft blade fabrication
• Bladesmithing projects
• Hobbyist tool-making workshops

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What grade of steel is this carving blade blank made from?

A: This blade blank is made from High Speed Steel HSS 4341 (W4Mo3Cr4V1) alloy steel — a premium composition containing tungsten (W4), molybdenum (Mo3), chromium (Cr4), and vanadium (V1). It is heat-treated and nitriding-hardened to achieve a hardness of HRC 64–66, making it an excellent choice for DIY knife and carving tool making.

Q: Can I grind and shape this blank into a custom knife?

A: Yes! This is raw blade material intended as a DIY starting blank. It can be ground, shaped, and finished using appropriate metal-working tools (angle grinder, belt grinder, files) to create your ideal knife or carving tool profile. Note that the tip/head of the blank is angled, so factor that into your design.

Q: What are the exact dimensions of this HSS steel blank?

A: The blank measures 200mm in length and 5mm in thickness. These dimensions provide a solid foundation for crafting carving knives, craft knives, and a variety of custom bladed tools.

Q: Is this blade blank ready to use out of the box?

A: This product is a raw material blank, not a finished knife. It requires further grinding, shaping, and handle fitting by the end user. The steel has already been hardened (HRC 64–66) via quenching heat treatment and nitriding, so no additional hardening is necessary.

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.