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This blade would make a medium-sized leuku knife, which is typically used for heavier-duty chores or skinning.
Below are the detailed measurements of this blade:
Overall Length: 9.875 inches (25.1 cm)
Blade Length: 4.875 inches (12.4 cm)
Blade Width: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.12 inches (3 mm)
Blade Weight: 3 ounces (85 grams)
Tang Length: 5 inches (12.7 cm)
Tang Thickness: 0.12 inches (3 mm)
Tang Width (At Blade): 0.65 inches (1.7 cm)
Tang Width (At End): 0.18 inches (4.6 mm)
Blade Material: stainless
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 18mm x27mm Brass Shaped: slot is a bit too small, will need to be filed wider/longer
Bolster 18mm x 27mm Nickel Shaped: slot is a bit too small, will need to be filed wider/longer
Bolster 19mm x 30mm Brass Shaped: slot is a bit too small, will need to be filed wider/longer
Bolster 19mm x 30mm Nickel Shaped: slot is a bit too small, will need to be filed wider/longer
Bolster 18mm x 35mm Brass Shaped: might be too big
Bolster 18mm x 35mm Nickel Shaped: might be too big
Bolster 21mm x 32mm Brass Shaped: might be too big
Bolster 21mm x 32mm Nickel Shaped: might be too big
