The Executive Knife Kit with Walnut handle scales delivers a premium DIY platform for creating a custom fixed blade letter opener or collector's knife. Crafted in the USA from 416-layer Damascus carbon steel folded five times, this double-ground blade blank is heat treated to 56–58 RC for superior edge retention, durability, and precision cutting.
This kit includes a 5.0-inch blade blank with 0.4375-inch width and 0.120-inch thickness, stainless steel pinstock, pre-drilled tang holes, and Walnut hardwood handle scales (5.0 x 1.5 x 0.25 inches) for easy assembly and ergonomic customization. The slim, balanced blade provides elegant handling and precise control, perfect for hobbyists, professional craftsmen, and collectors.
The combo kit simplifies completion by including high-quality Walnut scales, allowing makers to quickly create a professional, masculine finished knife. This versatile kit is perfect for weekend projects, custom gifts, display knives, and workshop practice, offering a hands-on, rewarding DIY experience with exceptional craftsmanship.
Specifications
Blade Length: 5.0 Inches
Overall Length: 9.0 Inches
Blade Width: 0.4375 Inches (7/16 inch)
Blade Thickness: 0.120 Inches
Tang Holes: Two holes at 0.125 inches, one hole at 0.250 inches
Handle Material: Walnut Hardwood Scales (5.0 x 1.5 x 0.25 Inches)
Handle Pinstock Included: Yes
Heat Treated: Yes
Hardness: 56–58 RC
Damascus Layers: 416 total, folded 5 times (3 layers 52100, 4 layers 5160, 3 layers 203E, 3 layers 15n20)
Made in USA