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This would be a good blade for a medium-to-large sized puukko knife. This blade has a hammered finish, which resembles the look of hand-forged blades. I think it's a nice touch.
Below are the detailed measurements of this blade:
Overall Length: 8.375 inches (21.3 cm)
Blade Length: 3.625 inches (9.2 cm)
Blade Width: 0.75 inches (1.9 cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.16 inches (4.1 mm)
Ricasso Width: 0.78 inches (2 cm)
Ricasso Thickness: 0.16 inches (4.1 mm)
Blade Weight: 2.3 ounces (65 grams)
Tang Length: 4.75 inches (12.1 cm)
Tang Thickness: 0.16 inches (4.1 mm)
Tang Width (At Blade): 0.49 inches (1.2 cm)
Tang Width (At End): 0.18 inches (4.6 mm)
Blade Material: carbon
Here are the fittings that this blade can be paired with, based on the sizes of the blade, tang, and slot. Any fitting labelled "might be too small/big" will still fit the blade, but might not be a good match depending on the style of knife that you're making.
Bolster 15mm x 22mm Brass Straight: slot is a bit too small, will need to be filed wider/longer
Bolster 15mm x 22mm Nickel Straight: slot is a bit too small, will need to be filed wider/longer
Bolster 16mm x 24mm Brass Straight: slot is a bit too small, will need to be filed wider/longer
Bolster 16mm x 24mm Nickel Straight: slot is a bit too small, will need to be filed wider/longer
Ferrule 15mm x 23mm Brass Straight: slot is a bit too small, will need to be filed wider/longer
Ferrule 15mm x 23mm Nickel Straight: slot is a bit too small, will need to be filed wider/longer
Bolster 18mm x 27mm Brass Straight: might be too big
Bolster 18mm x 27mm Nickel Straight: might be too big
Bolster 18mm x 35mm Brass Straight: might be too big
Bolster 18mm x 35mm Nickel Straight: might be too big
Bolster 19mm x 30mm Brass Straight: might be too big
Bolster 19mm x 30mm Nickel Straight: might be too big
Bolster 21mm x 32mm Brass Straight: might be too big
Bolster 21mm x 32mm Nickel Straight: might be too big
Ferrule 18mm x 32mm Brass Straight: might be too big
Ferrule 18mm x 32mm Nickel Straight: might be too big
Ferrule 21mm x 39mm Brass Straight: might be too big
Ferrule 21mm x 39mm Nickel Straight: might be too big
