Custom 5" Knife (1095 High Carbon Steel)

This 5-inch custom knife is cut from 1095 high carbon steel, known for excellent sharpness and edge retention once heat-treated. The design features a 2.5-inch blade and a compact handle profile ready for shaping and scales.

This knife is currently offered in its unfinished state, giving you full control over grinding, heat treatment, sharpening, and handle construction. Ideal for makers, custom knife builders, and hobbyists who want to craft their own blade from a clean and professionally profiled starting point.

Details

🔪 Overall Length: ~5"
🗡 Blade Length: ~2.5"
⚙️ Steel: 1095 High Carbon
🛠 Form: Not heat-treated or sharpened — intended for custom finishing
🪵 Handle: Profiled for scales (user supplies handle material)

Finishing Notes

• The blade must be heat-treated before sharpening.

• 1095 will rust if left untreated → seal, oil, patina, or coat based on your preferred finish.

• Compatible with wood, micarta, G10, resin, and other scale materials.

Coming Soon

A heat-treated and sharpened version of this knife will be available.

Returns & Refunds

Because this knife is designed to be custom-finished by the buyer, returns and refunds are not accepted unless the item arrives damaged.