Laurin Stainless 54mm with ricasso Blade

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This would make a good knife for carving wood or bone. The ricasso (the squared portion ar the base of the blade) is not traditional, but does make it easier to get a tight fit between the base of the blade and the bolster/guard, which is important because you don't want any moisture getting inside your handle.

Below are the detailed measurements of this blade:
  Overall Length: 5.25 inches (13.3 cm)
  Blade Length: 2.125 inches (5.4 cm)
  Blade Width: 0.56 inches (1.4 cm)
  Blade Thickness: 0.06 inches (1.5 mm)
  Ricasso Width: 0.61 inches (1.5 cm)
  Ricasso Thickness: 0.07 inches (1.8 mm)
  Blade Weight: 0.5 ounces (14 grams)
  Tang Length: 3.125 inches (7.9 cm)
  Tang Thickness: 0.07 inches (1.8 mm)
  Tang Width (At Blade): 0.25 inches (0.6 cm)
  Tang Width (At End): 0.14 inches (3.6 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.

  Ferrule 11mm x 17mm Brass Straight: **BEST FIT**
  Ferrule 11mm x 17mm Nickel Straight: **BEST FIT**
  Bolster 15mm x 22mm Brass Straight: might be too big
  Bolster 15mm x 22mm Nickel Straight: might be too big
  Bolster 16mm x 24mm Brass Straight: might be too big
  Bolster 16mm x 24mm Nickel Straight: might be too big
  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
  Ferrule 15mm x 23mm Brass Straight: might be too big
  Ferrule 15mm x 23mm Nickel Straight: might be too big
  Ferrule 13mm x 18mm Brass Straight: slot too wide, will need extra glue or solder
  Ferrule 13mm x 18mm Nickel Straight: slot too wide, will need extra glue or solder