I will put it this way as for comparison. The softer than blade ricasso and tang junction is a full 1/3 inch thick. Just really no comparison, a Thorpe is longer and thinner and O-1.

ADDENDUM: Length overall to the Thorpe is probably quite similar, while the Bagwell blade an inch and a half shorter. The handle on the Bagwell is LONG as comparison to the #14 above shows. With my hand against guard, over 2" sticks out. The mass of steel and wood in back makes a counterweight to blade while providing secure grip no matter how fast or how hard a hit.