Mike
IF you are interested----

I have a blade (I made) and not handled yet that is 4 3/4" and similar to the one you are looking at.
It can be handled in most any material and would not have a butt cap or a fuller.
Steel is 154CM at 59Rc.
Price similar to Bark prices.
Tim


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