Not an accurate way to gague the length due to the distorted viw of the blade, you would need both items laying flat next to each other.... the blade will most probably measure SHORTER by the method you propose... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> 1311...1311...1311...1311.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
You only THINK the view is distorted. That was actually a full side shot. It tapers toward the handle which is really disproportionately small for the blade <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />