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This would be a good blade for a small-to-medium puukko knife. This blade is from Laurin's "Progressive Tempered" line, which mimics laminated blades without incurring the added thickness of lamination, resulting in a very sharp, very durable blade that slices better than a laminated blade because it is thinner. The progressive tempering results in a blade with an edge hardened to 63 Rockwell, with a body that is softer but more durable.
Below are the detailed measurements of this blade:
Overall Length: 8 inches (20.3 cm)
Blade Length: 3 inches (7.6 cm)
Blade Width: 0.75 inches (1.9 cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.11 inches (2.8 mm)
Blade Weight: 1.5 ounces (43 grams)
Tang Length: 5 inches (12.7 cm)
Tang Thickness: 0.12 inches (3 mm)
Tang Width (At Blade): 0.51 inches (1.3 cm)
Tang Width (At End): 0.16 inches (4.1 mm)
Blade Material: progressive tempered 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 Shaped: slot is a bit too small, will need to be filed wider/longer
Bolster 15mm x 22mm Nickel Shaped: slot is a bit too small, will need to be filed wider/longer
Ferrule 15mm x 23mm Brass Shaped: slot is a bit too small, will need to be filed wider/longer
Ferrule 15mm x 23mm Nickel Shaped: slot is a bit too small, will need to be filed wider/longer
Bolster 16mm x 24mm Brass Shaped: **BEST FIT**
Bolster 16mm x 24mm Nickel Shaped: **BEST FIT**
Bolster 18mm x27mm Brass Shaped: might be too big
Bolster 18mm x 27mm Nickel Shaped: might be too big
Bolster 18mm x 35mm Brass Shaped: might be too big
Bolster 18mm x 35mm Nickel Shaped: might be too big
Bolster 19mm x 30mm Brass Shaped: might be too big
Bolster 19mm x 30mm Nickel Shaped: might be too big
