According to their specs page, the 118 min was for blade, bolsters, inserts, etc, for a total of 9 pieces. So, figure maybe 45-60 mins for knife blade itself?

According to their specs page, the 118 min was for blade, bolsters, inserts, etc, for a total of 9 pieces. So, figure maybe 45-60 mins for knife blade itself? Still long but less so...