We conducted a lot of hard testing on this blade. The thinking was, what-ever weapon a Ranger headed out into the wild with would need to be able to handle most engagements. It's had everything from a mat cutting edge to a flat out blunt edge.
O.A.L. 39"Â
Blade 32"Â
3 lbs 4 oz
Width at hilt is 1.92"Â tapering evenly down to about 1" at the tip.
Thickness is almost 1/4" at the hilt tapering to 1/8"Â close to the hilt.
C.O.B. is 5"Â from the guard.
This cut was on rivetted maille.
![Image](http://www.meranger.com/edge_test_1.jpg)