The Energon Pub

I want to make a Matrix Blade (or Super God Sword as it was known in Japan) for my Omega Prime. I would like to know how long the handle is. Would one of you fortunate enough to own it please help me?

Based on photos I've estimated the handle (minus the clips that attach to the crossguard) to be 22.5 centimeters long. Am I at all close?

And if people don't think I'm serious about making my own, have a gander at this: