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Help choosing knife blank? chef knife...

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New guy here, looking to get some help in the right direction. I have always had a strong interest in knife making, however I have no experience with metal working. I do have plenty in woodworking, as it is a hobby of mine. I have a few birthdays coming up for some good friends/family members, and I would like to build a knife for them; a chef knife. The thing though, is that these people have professions in the food industry (sous chefs, catering, etc....) so they would use this knife frequently and for their own jobs.

Before I signed up, I did some research and was glad to see that they do make cutlery knife blanks. But with all the choices, and me being new, Idk exactly where to start...?

My idea for all of this (and also to gradually get into knife making) is to buy a knife blank that is ready to go. One that is already shaped, heat treated, etc and may or may not need sharpening...then I would get some wood blanks and use my skills to form a handle.

With all that said, what knife blanks would you guys recommend? remember, these knives will be used frequently by career-chefs, not home-cookers. So i'd really like to get something that is known to be durable, sharp and something that they can count on. Idk if the quality of knife blanks will match up to something like wustoff or henckel, but I would like to get close. I hope you guys have some that you could recommend?

I appreciate the help
 
I'm a fan of "kit" knives and have bought from
Jantz knife maker supply
Texas knife maker supply
and know that
USA knife maker supply is good people too.

Here's one from a quick search.
http://usaknifemaker.com/kitchen-8-chef-knife-knife-blade-blank-chef-maker-tm-line.html?___SID=U

I'd look for the blade shape you want in a non-mystery steel.
If it is a quality steel, the purveyor should mention it. 440c aint bad.

If you really like a certain blade shape and the steel isn't listed, get one for yourself to use for a while.
If it meets your standards, get more.

Another avenue, if you want and are willing to pay for, high quality knife blanks, is to talk with some our resident knife makers.

Good luck and show us what you make.
Just be careful, these are like those famous potato chips… you can't do just one :D
 
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