Laurin Little Leuku 72mm Blade

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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 inches (20.3 cm)
  Blade Length: 2.875 inches (7.3 cm)
  Blade Width: 1.02 inches (2.6 cm)
  Blade Thickness: 0.12 inches (3 mm)
  Blade Weight: 2.2 ounces (62 grams)
  Tang Length: 5.125 inches (13 cm)
  Tang Thickness: 0.12 inches (3 mm)
  Tang Width (At Blade): 0.63 inches (1.6 cm)
  Tang Width (At End): 0.16 inches (4.1 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 18mm x 35mm Brass Shaped: might be too big
  Bolster 18mm x 35mm Nickel Shaped: might be too big
  Bolster 21mm x 32mm Brass Shaped: might be too big
  Bolster 21mm x 32mm Nickel Shaped: might be too big