blade length
Knife sizing dimension
Blade length is the measurement of a knife, sword, or other cutting tool from base to tip.
The term appears most often in product specifications, legal restrictions, and collecting contexts: Local law prohibits carrying knives with a blade length over three inches.
What counts as blade length—whether measured from the edge of the handle or the start of the sharpened portion—varies by jurisdiction and manufacturer.
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- samurai swordJapanese warrior's curved blade
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