Compact, versatile, and built for makers who enjoy hands-on customization in a small, highly capable platform, the Jim Dandy Knife Kit Series delivers a compact trailing point design that blends everyday practicality with custom knife-making freedom. Built around a hand-sized fixed blade profile, the Jim Dandy is ideal for personal carry builds, collectible projects, or weekend workshop creations where precision and creativity matter.
At the heart of every kit is a USA-made 2.75 inch hollow-ground trailing point blade. This is the USA Damascus configuration, forged from 416 layers of premium carbon steels (52100, 5160, 203E, and 15N20) folded five times and heat treated to 56-58 RC, ground on both sides for a smooth cutting profile with excellent control in a compact form factor.
With a 2.75 inch blade length and a 6.25 inch overall length, the Jim Dandy offers a highly manageable size that carries easily while still providing real utility. The 0.75 inch blade width keeps the profile slim and refined, while the full tang construction with multiple through-holes gives builders flexibility in handle design, pin placement, and fastener customization. A 0.250 inch thong hole allows for optional lanyard attachment, adding further carry versatility.
Each kit includes eight 0.125 inch tang holes for secure handle construction and stainless steel pinstock for reliable assembly. Choose a blade-only configuration, or a complete combo kit that includes pre-sized exotic hardwood handle scales: Bubinga, Canarywood, Curly Maple, Lacewood, Mahogany, Purpleheart, Walnut, and Yellowheart, each selected for its unique grain structure, color character, and suitability for fine knife handle work.
Whether you are just getting into knife making or expanding your custom collection, the Jim Dandy Series provides a compact, approachable platform that rewards craftsmanship and experimentation with every build.
Select your handle material from the options above.
KK Swatch Size
large
filter:Steel Type
Damascus
filter:Tang Type
Full Tang
filter:Guard Option
No Guard
Blade Length:
2.75 inches
Overall Length:
6.25 inches
Blade Width:
0.75 inches
Tang Holes:
Eight holes at 0.125 inches
Thong Hole:
One hole at 0.250 inches
Pinstock Included:
Yes (stainless steel)
Handle Material:
Select from Options Above
Heat Treated:
Yes
Damascus Hardness:
56-58 RC
Country of Origin:
USA
Blade Grind:
Double-Sided, Hollow-Ground
Damascus Blade Finish:
Damascus Pattern Finish
Damascus Steel Type:
Carbon Damascus Steel
Damascus Layers:
416 Layers, folded 5 times
Damascus Composition:
3 Layers 52100, 4 Layers 5160, 3 Layers 203E, 3 Layers 15N20
Tang Type:
Full Tang
filter:Blade Length
1.00in - 3.00in
filter:Overall Length
6.00in - 9.00in
