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TKG Build-Off Competition Kit 2025
Product SKU:
TKGSR1
$49.95
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Product Specification
Exclusive to Texas Knifemakers Guild members!
Find out how you can join TKG and compete in the TKG / Jantz Build-Off.
Starting with your choice of hi-carbon or stainless flat stock, competitors focus on design and execution using either stock removal or forging methods.
Makers will be judged on multiple factors including blade design, grinding, polishing, creativity, fit and finish, and overall form and functionality for the blades intended purpose.
Competitors are strictly limited to the materials in the kit with the exception of epoxy, wood oils, dyes or wax, and necessary materials for working (abrasives, files, etc).
Download a complete set of rules here.
1. Choose Your Steel:
Stainless optionsare approximately 2" wide and 12" in length. 14C28N is 3.5mm thick and AEB-L is 5/32 thick.
Carbon options of 80CrV2 or 52100 are approximately 1/4" thick x 2" wide x 6" long.
2. Choose Your Handle Material: Wood Scales are approx 3/8 x 1.5 x 5 (set of 2) and Micarta is 3/8 x 1.5 x 10.
3. Choose Your Component Alloy: Brass or Stainless. Components include 1/8 x 12 roundstock and 4 round spacers measuring 1/32 x 1-1/4
4. Choose Your Challenge Option: Gemstone or Axis Horn. A random remnant piece of gemstone or axis horn will be included. Pieces are remnants and of various shapes, colors, and sizes.
5. Included: A piece of Black G10 Liner of undetermined thickness is included.
See images for kit options.
FORMS YOU MAY NEED:
Entry Form - please complete and submit with your entry.
Return Shipping Form - please include this form if mailing your entry for submission.
Shipping & Returns
U.S. Shipping:
- $12.95 flat rate (no steel)
- $17.95 flat rate (with steel)
- Large/machinery items: actual carrier rate
- Orders ship same-day if placed by 12PM CT (Mon–Fri)
- Delivery: 3–8 business days
International:
- Rates shown at checkout (excludes duties/taxes unless noted)
- Duties/VAT are your responsibility
- USPS First Class: no tracking or insurance, may take 2+ months
- Delivery times vary and are not guaranteed
Insurance:
- Automatically added: $1 per $100 product value
- Covers loss/damage in transit
Damage or Missing Items:
- Take photos, keep packaging, contact carrier + Jantz
- Report any issues within 10 days of delivery
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