How long is the blade? Would I be able to take the handle off and glue it back together later? (I need it to fit in luggage so I can take it back home
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Do yourself a favor and don't buy it. It came in broken and you can't take it apart unless it comes broken that way.
1069911
The molded plastic handle is in 2 pieces (halves) secured with screws. It would be possible to detach the handle. The hollow metal tube might have a sharp edge.
1888215
The blade is 14" long and the handle is 5.5 inches in length. While we are on the blade it is sharp as heck. You can cut our self badly if not careful. It comes in a plastic sleeve which my wife through away for some reason. I suggest keeping it in the sleeve.
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The short answer is it's a BIG knife. I have been meaning to actually measure it for you, but I can't seem to remember when I'm home. My apologies. The handle is about 3-4 inches long as it fits well in my hand and I have tiny hands. I would estimate that the blade is about twice that from hilt to tip, so 7-8 inches.
129032
Hello Leann,The "blade" itself is 3.5" long. The handle of which the blade retracts into -is 5" long. Overall length = 8.5"
1444158
you can carry on almost all multi-tools that are under 7" long and do not have a blade. So get a Leather Man take off the knives and its good to go through TSA Security for carry on. However TSA Still recommends taking these items out of your bag so they can look to verify there is no blade faster, and they wont have to dig through your bags for it!
108335
It appears that you can place a 12" blade into the handle. The blade slides into the handle and is held in place by a screw and nut further out on the frame. If you put a 12" blade in the handle the blade will stick out of the frame two inches more than a 10" blade. It will probably flex more than the 10" blade when you are cutting. I used this to cut a screw that was holding an old window in place and I only could place the tip of the blade between the window and the frame. It worked very well but there was some flexing with just the 10" blade.
312010
Not an issue; but you should know that I returned it. The handle came off....
439632
Actually shortening the handle would probably be a good idea, mine came fairly long and would throw better if it was shortened, not to mention be more manageable with shorter length. And using a different wood shouldn't cause a problem either; with heavy use you'll eventually have to get a new handle anyways and its a 'primitive' tool/weapon, so whatever you do it'll likely work out.
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The long boot extensions come off, but it doesn't easily disassemble beyond that. It is portable, and I've packed it in a large suitcase before for road trips but not when I've had to check a bag for a flight. If you are looking for something to take on a flight I'd recommend getting a smaller model. But this thing works great and will dry soaked boots, gloves, etc dry in a couple hours.
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The handle and blade are one piece. I would recommend removing the wrap on the handle and replacing it with something smoother.The cord that comes wrapped around it makes it very uncomfortable to hold. Put a sturdy lanyard on the end & you're ready to go.
1677362
It's very easy. There are three pieces that come apart. Unscrew the handle from the top part and remove all three. The blade fits in between the top two pieces and the handle locks the all together when you screw it back in. Hope this helps.
865508
The knife is 4 3/4 inches long. The blade is just short of 2 1/2''; the handle is 2 1/4''. The handle is 1/4'' wide. Not easy to grasp.
1107579
I bet this will be confiscated by TSA agents. So, if you really need it, pack it in your checked baggage. If you are traveling without checked baggage...leave this at home. I had a great multi-tool that was shaped like a key confiscated and no matter how long I tried to argue, TSA would not budge. The dull blade on that key was probably no longer than 1 inch.
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If you remove the handle you will have to be sure you know how to reassemble the knife, if not then it will be pretty much junk after that. You need to push the liner to the side to release the blade and put it back into the folded position.
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It does not break down but is very flexible and can be bent into an arc that would fit into a rolling suitcase and come out back to it's original shape. I have also seen the shortest blade (3'+) bent and fit into a backpack and carried on planes.
1988678
From what I've read, the blade is not removable. I have no experience trying to remove the blade though.