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This is a big blade, and if the thickest and heaviest of all of the Lauri blades. This would make a very large, heavy leuku knife, used for heavy-duty chores like chopping wood, butchering game, and skinning tasks that require a long blade.
Below are the detailed measurements of this blade:
Overall Length: 14.75 inches (37.5 cm)
Blade Length: 9.625 inches (24.4 cm)
Blade Width: 1.41 inches (3.6 cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.16 inches (4.1 mm)
Ricasso Width: 1.4 inches (3.6 cm)
Ricasso Thickness: 0.16 inches (4.1 mm)
Blade Weight: 9.7 ounces (275 grams)
Tang Length: 5.125 inches (13 cm)
Tang Thickness: 0.16 inches (4.1 mm)
Tang Width (At Blade): 0.65 inches (1.7 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.
Ferrule 21mm x 39mm Brass Straight: slot is a bit too small, will need to be filed wider/longer
Ferrule 21mm x 39mm Nickel Straight: slot is a bit too small, will need to be filed wider/longer
Bolster 24mm x 44mm Brass Straight: might be too big
Bolster 24mm x 44mm Nickel Straight: might be too big
