{"product_id":"blackout-trail-bull-cutter-blank-blade-12-handmade-san-mai-steel","title":"Blackout Trail Bull Cutter Blank Blade 12\" Handmade San Mai Steel","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Mai steel construction sandwiches a hard cutting core between softer outer layers, giving makers a blade blank that combines edge retention with impact resistance, a lamination technique with roots in traditional Japanese sword making. A black acid-washed finish with a center etched line highlights that layered construction visually, showing the core steel as a distinct band down the blade's center. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackout Trail Bull Cutter Blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers this construction as raw material, continuing the tradition of every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esan mai steel blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e built for genuine knife-making projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 12 inches overall, with an 8-inch blade and 4-inch handle tang, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackout Trail Bull Cutter Blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers substantial material for a full-size bull cutter build. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack acid washed blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features a straight back profile with a black acid-washed finish and center etched line. This blank suits makers who want to fit their own handle material onto proven San Mai construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackout Trail Bull Cutter Blank Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe straight back bull cutter profile on this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunfinished cutter blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a sturdy, unbending spine suited to heavier pressure cuts. San Mai steel construction runs through this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eready to handle blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sandwiching a hard cutting core between softer outer layers for both edge retention and impact resistance. The center etched line on this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/knife-blank-blades\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecenter line etched blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e highlights the visible core steel running down the blade's middle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses and Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis blank is intended for knife making, where the maker fits their own chosen handle material onto the full tang. Since this arrives as a blank, handle it carefully during handle fitting and final sharpening. Store it in a dry place to prevent surface rust before your build is complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Tang Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e San Mai steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Straight back bull cutter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black acid-washed with center etched line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTang Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is San Mai steel construction? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt sandwiches a hard cutting core between softer outer layers, a lamination technique rooted in traditional Japanese sword making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does the center etched line show? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt highlights the visible core steel running down the blade's middle, a result of the San Mai layered construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this blank come with a handle? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo, it arrives as a raw blank with an unattached tang, ready for you to fit your own chosen handle material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why choose a straight back profile for a bull cutter blank? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt offers a sturdy, unbending spine that handles heavier pressure cuts better than a curved alternative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the Blackout Trail Bull Cutter Blank good for gifting? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, it makes a thoughtful gift for knife makers who enjoy building and finishing their own custom blades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54503246430518,"sku":"sku-46011665449020","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/1994\/0150\/files\/1141926F-A6EC-4FD8-B469-E13237B7722A.jpg?v=1788431699","url":"https:\/\/livemoreoutside.com\/products\/blackout-trail-bull-cutter-blank-blade-12-handmade-san-mai-steel","provider":"Live More Outside","version":"1.0","type":"link"}