The Cold Steel Barong Machete is based on the Barong blade shape, common throughout all of Southeast Asia and a popular style within the Filipino martial arts. The Barong also makes an excellent bushcraft tool. Cleaving vines and branches with ease. Its classically shaped down-turned polypropylene handle anchors the blade in the hand and helps to resist centrifugal forces when making a hard chopping or slashing strokes. The curved 18 inch leaf shaped blade is made from 1055 carbon steel with a baked on, matte black finish to aid in rust resistance, and each Barong comes complete with a Cor-Ex sheath for ease of carry and convenience of use. Specifications:Overall Length: 24.50Blade Length: 18.00Blade Thickness: 0.11Blade Finish: BlackBlade Edge: PlainBlade Steel: 1055 Carbon SteelHandle Material: PolypropyleneHandle Length: 6.50Weight: 24 oz.