Hi Guys, I would like to make a cabbage shredder and I need four blanks to make knives for it. Do you know where can I buy blanks?

I dont know...im not aware of anyone who wold have a blank specifically for that application. You'll probably have to start from scratch.

Did you have a type is steel in mind for your blanks?

Mr. V,

did you have a specific type of steel? Something corrosion resistant, I assume.

Hello Nathan,

Since the time I placed the question I already made my first sample. It was a failure! I bought 3 tool grade blades which were not stainless. After 30 minutes of raw cabbage on them they became ugly rusted! I realized that I need seriously stainless blades. Nevertheless I love the result of my first machine and I am contemplating on design of the second version.

Cabbage is a soft medium to cut so I think I don't need very hard steel. However, I want it razor sharp; I know what some steels are easier to sharpen than others. If you may suggest appropriate steel I would appreciate as well as any design ideas!