This is a good, stout working blade suitable for creating an all-around hunting and wilderness knife, with its ample blade size and long tang to accommodate a fuller-sized handle.
Below are the detailed measurements of this blade: Â Â Overall Length: 6.625 inches (16.8 cm) Â Â Blade Length: 3.875 inches (9.8 cm) Â Â Blade Width: 1.15 inches (2.9 cm) Â Â Blade Thickness: 0.12 inches (3 mm) Â Â Ricasso Width: 1.2 inches (3 cm) Â Â Ricasso Thickness: 0.12 inches (3 mm) Â Â Blade Weight: 2.1 ounces (60 grams) Â Â Tang Length: 2.75 inches (7 cm) Â Â Tang Thickness: 0.12 inches (3 mm) Â Â Tang Width (At Blade): 0.58 inches (1.5 cm) Â Â Tang Width (At End): 0.2 inches (5.1 mm) Â Â Blade Material: high carbon steel (0.7% - 0.8%), hardened to Rockwell 59 - 62
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.
