Laurin Carving Stainless 80mm with ricasso Blade
Click here for more details on Laurin blades and fittings!This would be a good blade for a medium-sized puukko knife. 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: 8 inches (20.3 cm) Blade Length: 3.125 inches (7.9 cm) Blade Width: 0.84 inches (2.1 cm) Blade Thickness: 0.12 inches (3 mm) Ricasso Width: 0.86 inches (2.2 cm) Ricasso Thickness: 0.12 inches (3 mm) Blade Weight: 1.5 ounces (43 grams) Tang Length: 4.875 inches (12.4 cm) Tang Thickness: 0.12 inches (3 mm) Tang Width (At Blade): 0.49 inches (1.2 cm) Tang Width (At End): 0.15 inches (3.8 mm) Blade Material: stainlessDon't forget the rivets!Here are the fittings that this blade can be paired with, based on the sizes of the blade, tang, and slo