Laser cutting + heat treatment · Knifemaking

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French craftsmanship.

A laser cutting and heat treatment service specialised in knife steel. From a single piece, you receive your blanks cut and heat-treated, ready for grinding and assembly.

Estimated quote, validated by human review before payment.

Spec-Sheet

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ACIERS
14C28N · Z8C17 · X46Cr13 · X20Cr13
HARDNESS
~60 HRC after heat treatment
TOLÉRANCE
±0.2 mm
THICKNESS
1.2 / 2.5 / 3 mm
SIZE MAX
500 mm
FORMAT
DXF only
01The workshop

Why choose our service?

Sourcing cut and heat-treated knife steel can quickly become complicated: multiple suppliers, unclear lead times, minimum orders, separate heat treatment to manage… Our solution: laser cutting + heat treatment under one roof, clear pricing, no endless back-and-forth.

  • Instant quote
  • From 1 piece
  • French manufacturing
  • Knifemaking quality
  • Cutlery expertise
02Material & treatment
Knifemaking reference

14C28N Sandvik

Swedish Sandvik steel

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Excellent toughness, good edge retention, high corrosion resistance

Kitchen knivesBushcraft / outdoorMulti-toolsPremium blades

Available thicknesses

2,5 mm3 mm
Heat treatment available· 58–62 HRC under controlled atmosphere
Guard & bolster steel

Z8C17 / 1.4016 / AISI 430

Very good ductility, excellent formability, corrosion resistance

Guards / bolsters / linersDecorative stainless partsMechanical components

Available thicknesses

1,2 mm
Heat treatment not applicable
Economy steel

X46Cr13 / 1.4034 / Z40C13

Good hardness/cost ratio, decent corrosion resistance

Entry-level bladesPrototypingTable knivesLarge production runs

Available thicknesses

2,5 mm3 mm
Heat treatment available· 52–56 HRC, optimal for high volumes
Spring steel

X20Cr13 / 1.4021 / AISI 420

Good elasticity, fatigue resistance, moderate ductility

Folding knife springsFlexible bladesRepeated-flex components

Available thicknesses

2,5 mm3 mm
Heat treatment available· 50–55 HRC, adapted for stressed parts
60HRC ± 1

Professional heat treatment

  • Good edge retention
  • Resistance to daily use
  • Hardness / toughness balance

Performed by La Coutellerie des Dômes, a French company based in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne — the heart of French knifemaking tradition — led by a professional knife maker.

03Workflow

Six steps, zero friction.

  1. 01

    DXF File

    Upload your technical drawing.

  2. 02

    Configuration

    Dimensions, thickness, quantity.

  3. 03

    Quote

    Clear pricing, validated by human review.

  4. 04

    Laser cutting

    ±0.2 mm precision, 4 steels available.

  5. 05

    Heat treatment ~60 HRC

    Professional thermal treatment.

  6. 06

    Delivery

    Pieces ready for grinding and assembly.

04Audiences

Who is it for?

  • Independent knife makers
  • Emerging brands
  • Enthusiasts & makers
  • Workshops seeking to outsource
  • Limited runs
  • Rapid prototyping
05Difference

Why is it different?

Unlike generic industrial services, here you work with people who genuinely know knifemaking.

  • Understanding of needs, cutlery expertise
  • Steel relevant to knifemaking
  • Coherent heat treatment
  • Simple, direct communication
  • Human-scale production

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La Coutellerie des Dômes

An artisan knifemaking workshop established in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne — at the heart of French knifemaking tradition. VolcanBlades is the industrial service of this workshop: laser cutting and professional heat treatment for independent knife makers and makers.

Coutellerie des Dômes

Launch your project

Quality blades without the hassle.

Whether you need 1 prototype or a full run: send your DXF, receive your cut and heat-treated pieces. The rest — grinding, finishing, assembly — stays in your hands.

Estimated quote, validated by human review. Zero surprises.