Gravel,
I am pretty sure Justin measures the "cutting" part not the whole thing

I just measured my Rd9 and it measures 9-91/4" from the end of the choil to the tip and measures 10" from the end of the scales to the tip..

My newest Rd is going to be much shorter than that!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I still dig your cat bro!!