The slim, trim blade makes quick work of brush and grasses, and the time-proven, centuries-old design offers precise balance for the easiest swing you’ve ever experienced. Compact design makes it easy to transport to and from the campsite, hunting lodge or fishing camp. The blade is engineered of 420 Stainless steel (black powdercoated) that won’t let you down when the going gets tough. Nylon-cord-wrapped handle provides a sure, comfortable grip for many hours of heavy use. Includes nylon sheath with plastic insert. Blade length: 19-1/2". Overall length: 27-3/8". Weight: 23.6 oz.
I am a professional land surveyor working in the SIerra Nevada Mountains and a real machete expert. (I haved used one almost everyday for 30+ years). This machete is not a very good tool, it is styled like a Ninja Sword, with a poor quality Chinese steel blade that is too thick to cut manzanita or other hardwoods and is not a real brush cutting tool. I am returning mine and will not buy another. A good machete must have a thin hardened steel blade with lots of temper in the metal to stand up to the constant abuse it will receive and this one does not.
This is a martial arts novelty item that was probably selected by a buyer because it was thought to be attractive to outdoors types. It is not a knife, it is a piece of metal shaped like a knife.The blade will not hold an edge for any length of time I bought it half price as a closeout and it still is not worth it.