{"product_id":"sapphire-trail-chef-blank-knife-10-handmade-san-mai-gyuto-blank","title":"Sapphire Trail Chef Blank Knife 10\" Handmade San Mai Gyuto Blank","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gyuto-style blank gives makers the starting geometry for a Japanese-influenced chef knife, characterized by a thinner profile and gentle curve suited to smooth rocking cuts through vegetables and proteins alike. San Mai construction with a blue acid-washed finish and etched Damascus core reveals the layered steel visually while offering the practical benefits of a hard cutting edge paired with tougher outer layers. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSapphire Trail Chef Blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers this combination as raw material, continuing the tradition of every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/knife-blank-blades\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003echef knife blank steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e built for genuine kitchen-knife 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 10 inches overall, with an 8-inch blade and 2-inch handle tang, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSapphire Trail Chef Blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers substantial material for a full-size gyuto build. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue acid washed blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features San Mai steel construction with an etched wave Damascus core, ready for handle fitting. This blank suits makers who want to fit their own chosen handle onto proven gyuto-style geometry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSapphire Trail Chef Blank Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chef knife\/gyuto profile on this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esapphire themed blade stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers the thinner geometry and gentle curve suited to smooth rocking cuts through kitchen ingredients. San Mai steel with a blue acid-washed finish and etched Damascus core runs through this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egyuto style blank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving it both a hard cutting edge and tougher outer layers. The core steel remains visible through the acid-washed treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunfinished chef blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is intended for kitchen knife making, where the maker fits their own chosen handle material onto the 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 10 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 2 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 Chef knife\/gyuto blank\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 Blue acid-washed with etched wave Damascus core\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 a gyuto-style blade profile? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a Japanese-influenced chef knife shape with a thinner profile and gentle curve suited to smooth rocking cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does the blue acid-washed finish reveal? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt shows the San Mai core steel visually through the treated surface, highlighting the layered construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this blank include a handle? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo, it arrives as a raw blank with the tang ready, giving you full control over your final handle choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why choose San Mai for a chef knife blank? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt combines a hard cutting core with tougher outer layers, suited to the demands of regular kitchen use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the Sapphire Trail Chef Blank good for gifting? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, it makes a thoughtful gift for makers who enjoy building their own custom kitchen knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54503247053110,"sku":"sku-46011795243068","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/1994\/0150\/files\/15C988BE-2775-43F6-B453-05FD24084892.jpg?v=1788431702","url":"https:\/\/livemoreoutside.com\/products\/sapphire-trail-chef-blank-knife-10-handmade-san-mai-gyuto-blank","provider":"Live More Outside","version":"1.0","type":"link"}