V-42 blade thickness

[Kim Breed]

Anyone know the thickness of a V-42 blade . Want to replicate one in twist damascus for my own collection.

 

[Ilovetoolsteel]

Anyone know the thickness of a V-42 blade . Want to replicate one in twist damascus for my own collection.

I have one of the reproductions made a few years back by Case. It measures .176, It is powder coated so the steel is probably .166, or 5/32" They,(Case), said they reproduced the knife to all the original specs.

Are you going to use a stacked leather handle?

 

[Kim Breed]

My repo from henwai is the same thickness but handling a real on made it seem thicker.m Yes it will have the same handle. just all metal will be damascus.

 

[Chris Meyer]

Kim,
I have an original V-42 that my brother gave me. His father-in-law was in the First Special Services in WWII. I'll get it out of its display box and measure it. While I'm at it, are there any other measurements or pictures that would be helpful? -Chris

 

[Kim Breed]

Hey chris, email me at sfbreed@yahoo.com. I would like to double check all measurements. Thanks.