I showed my mom my Entrek bravo 11 that I remade handles for and she made the comment that she would like something similar to carry. The Entrek has a 4 9/16 blade and I believe that VA has a 4in. length max. So I'm looking for something a little smaller. Also I'm looking for something that I'll be able to make the handles for.... you know for that special touch. I was thinking the Izula, but I'm not sure how easy rejandling that would be since I'm a novice. What do you guys think? Thanks!