HSS HRC62 High Speed Steel Carving Blade – 100mm Raw Material
Craft your perfect cutting edge with this premium High Speed Steel (HSS 4241) carving blade blank. Measuring 100mm in length, this square raw material stock is ideal for DIY knife makers, woodcarvers, and craft enthusiasts who want to shape their own custom blades from scratch. Made in Mainland China.
Key Features
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Material: High Speed Steel (HSS 4241 – White Steel) for exceptional edge retention and durability
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Hardness: HRC 60–63 achieved through professional quenching heat treatment
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Length: 100mm – compact and versatile for a variety of DIY knife and carving projects
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Square Profile: Easy to grip, grind, and shape into your desired blade geometry
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Raw Material Stock: Supplied unfinished, giving you full creative control over the final blade shape
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Suitable For: Craft knives, DIY knives, carving knives, woodworking tools, and more
Product Specifications
| Material |
High Speed Steel (HSS 4241) |
| Hardness |
HRC 60–63 |
| Process |
Quenching Heat Treatment |
| Length |
100mm |
| Profile |
Square |
| Country of Origin |
Made in Mainland China |
Who Is This For?
Whether you're a seasoned bladesmith or a passionate DIY hobbyist, this HSS steel blank gives you a high-quality starting point for creating custom carving and craft knives. The pre-hardened steel saves you the step of heat treatment, so you can focus on shaping and finishing your blade exactly how you want it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is HSS 4241 White Steel and why is it good for carving blades?
A: HSS 4241 (also known as White Steel) is a high speed steel alloy known for its excellent hardness, wear resistance, and ability to hold a sharp edge. It is widely used in DIY knife making and woodworking carving blades because it can be ground to a very fine edge and maintains that edge through demanding use.
Q: Is this blade ready to use out of the box?
A: This product is a raw material blank — it has been heat-treated to HRC 60–63 hardness, but it has not been shaped or sharpened. It is intended for knife makers and DIY crafters who wish to grind, shape, and finish their own custom blade profile.
Q: What tools do I need to shape this HSS blank?
A: Due to its high hardness (HRC 60–63), we recommend using a bench grinder, angle grinder with an appropriate grinding wheel, or diamond-coated files to shape the blank. Always wear appropriate safety gear when grinding high speed steel.
Q: What is the length and profile of this steel blank?
A: The blank is 100mm in length with a square cross-section profile, making it easy to clamp, hold, and work into a variety of blade shapes for craft knives, carving knives, or other DIY cutting tools.
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.