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This blade would make a smaller leuku knife, which is typically used for heavier-duty chores or skinning.
Below are the detailed measurements of this blade:
Overall Length: 8.625 inches (21.9 cm)
Blade Length: 3.5 inches (8.9 cm)
Blade Width: 1.05 inches (2.7 cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.12 inches (3 mm)
Blade Weight: 2.6 ounces (74 grams)
Tang Length: 5.125 inches (13 cm)
Tang Thickness: 0.12 inches (3 mm)
Tang Width (At Blade): 0.64 inches (1.6 cm)
Tang Width (At End): 0.17 inches (4.3 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 18mm x27mm Brass Shaped: might be too small
Bolster 18mm x 27mm Nickel Shaped: might be too small
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 21mm x 32mm Brass Shaped: slot is a bit too small, will need to be filed wider/longer
Bolster 21mm x 32mm Nickel Shaped: **BEST FIT**
Bolster 18mm x 35mm Brass Shaped: might be too big
Bolster 18mm x 35mm Nickel Shaped: might be too big
