Patch knife size comparison?

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From a sheath maker's view can someone comment on the size differences between a Fiddleback Forge Patch (which I own) and a W.A. Surls Patch (which I have only seen in pictures)?

Are they the same size? If one is bigger, which one? Handle circumference, blade length, etc. Basically trying to figure out if a sheath made for a W.A. Surls patch will fit my knife.

Thanks for any help those in the know can provide.

Jim
 
heat_treat said:
From a sheath maker's view can someone comment on the size differences between a Fiddleback Forge Patch (which I own) and a W.A. Surls Patch (which I have only seen in pictures)?

Are they the same size? If one is bigger, which one? Handle circumference, blade length, etc. Basically trying to figure out if a sheath made for a W.A. Surls patch will fit my knife.

Thanks for any help those in the know can provide.

Jim
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im dont have specific numbers as somehow i dont own a Fiddleback Patch.
The Surls Patch's handle has a much thinner circumference and a shorter blade profile from cutting edge to spine. The Surls is a smaller knife for sure.
 
Here is a link to a very informative review from Comprehensivist covering the Fiddleback Patch
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1207655-Patch-Knife-Review?highlight=patch


And here is a comparison pic of the Hiking Buddy & Surls Patch
IMG_20160714_184804_zpspu0qf9bj.jpg
 
VANCE said:
im dont have specific numbers as somehow i dont own a Fiddleback Patch.
The Surls Patch's handle has a much thinner circumference and a shorter blade profile from cutting edge to spine. The Surls is a smaller knife for sure.
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Thanks! That is exactly what I needed to know. A fitted sheath with good retention for a Suris patch then would almost surely be too tight for a FB patch.

Edit: Awesome picture comparison. Yes, quite a bit smaller.

Thanks again,
Jim
 
one more pic

Surls Patch specific sheath & same sheath with a sapphire handled Hiking buddy in it

IMG_20160714_185659_zpsb7rpfghx.jpg
 
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