Constructed from a solid slab of stainless steel, this 23 inch long coping style machete features a 13 inch cutting area with a unique offset edge approximately halfway through which puts more steel at the top of the blade. An 8 inch serrated segment runs along the spine of the blade up to a rope/wire cutter hook built in to the reverse end of the blades tip. A 4.5 inch long cutout in the blade serves to help to reduce weight and help to deliver graceful yet forceful chops that cut clean on impact. The handle is formed by sturdy hardwood inserts secured by two tang pins, a 3 inch segment of paracord wrapping separates the handle from the cutting surface of the blade- this allows for two handed use when needed while the paracord is also available for whatever you may need. One lanyard hole is conveniently drilled through the tip of the handle while another is drilled through the blades tip. The sword comes with a FREE nylon snap fastened sheath along with a shoulder strap for convenient carrying.Overall Length: 23 Inches Blade Length: 17 Inches (13 Inch off set cutting edge) Blade Material: Stainless Steel, Anodized Black finish Blade Thickness: 2.5 mm Handle Length: 6 Inches Handle Material: Wood Includes: Black Nylon snap fastened sheath, Shoulder strap, Lanyard hole, Paracord.