If you are an experienced knifemaker or just starting with a new hobby, Blades & Blanks is your go-to destination for everything knife-making.

Knife Making Steel 

We offer many materials and tools to help you create your perfect knife.
Our Knife-making Steel and Metals collection includes 1095 high carbon steel ideal for forging. And a range of powder metals for canister Damascus or Mokume making. We also have bar and round stock in Damascus Steel, 1095 Carbon Steel, and 5160 Steel. And materials for guards, spacers, pommels, and every other part of your knife.

Knife Blanks & Blades

We have pre-made Knife Blades for those new to knife-making or who want a head start on their next project. These knife blanks have already been forged, hardened, and sharpened, making them ready for handles, file work, or engraving. Our range includes everything from Dagger blades to Hunting knives and a wide range of kitchen cutlery.

Handle Material

Use our Knife Handle Materials to make your knife stand out with a custom handle. We have many materials, including Micarta, G10, natural woods, Giraffe bone, Kudu horn, and other exotic materials. Additionally, we offer mosaic pins, Corby rivets, tubes, and screws to fasten the handle to your blade.

Tools For Forging & Finishing 

If you’re forging your knife from blade steel, we offer a variety of Tools for Forging, Heat Treating, Finishing, and more. You can also polish and finish your blade with our files and engraving tools or try your hand at scrimshaw on your knife handle.

About Blades & Blanks

Blades & Blanks has been the leading provider of knife-making supplies worldwide for over 20 years. We were founded in 2003 and later added knife-making supplies to their business. We aimed to make knife-making accessible to all, from beginners to experienced artisans.
We are dedicated to helping each of our customers, so please get in touch with us if you have any questions or concerns.

Exploring the Benefits of Steel Billets in Knife Making

Steel billets are crucial in knife making, offering numerous benefits to artisans and enthusiasts. Firstly, steel billets are the raw material from which high-quality knife blades are forged. Their uniform composition and consistent properties ensure reliability and durability in the final product. Moreover, steel billets provide versatility, allowing knife makers to create blades with varying hardness, toughness, and edge retention properties, tailored to specific applications. Additionally, steel billets offer excellent machinability and heat-treating capabilities, enabling precise shaping and enhancing the blade’s overall performance. Finally, with their inherent strength and reliability, steel billets are indispensable in pursuing exceptional knife craftsmanship.