Most Dark Blades knives are made as unique stock pieces and become available when finished. Custom builds are accepted occasionally. Depending on the steel and design, a blade may also feature a visible hamon, patina or other one-off finish.
Knife
Dark Blades Custom
Handmade knives built around the customer’s intended use, design preferences and performance requirements.
Blade thickness
Any
Any
Blade size
Any
Any
Origin
Slovenia, EU
Slovenia, EU
What is included
- Individually handmade knife
- Professional final sharpening
- Handcrafted sheath made from at least 3.5 mm vegetable-tanned leather
- Hand-coloured vintage finish and hand-stitched construction
- Care instructions
Typical construction
- Steel
- Usually 1095, 26C3, 80CrV2 or similar high-carbon steel
- Hardness
- Typically approx. 60–63 HRC*
- Grind
- Usually a full-flat grind; alternative geometries may be discussed when appropriate for the intended use.
- Tang
- Usually full tang; hidden tang on selected designs
- Handle
- Natural handle materials selected for each individual knife
- Sheath
- Handmade from 3.5 mm or thicker vegetable-tanned leather
*Hardness is not measured and certified on every knife. The stated range is based on process experience and occasional test measurements.
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