Cold Steel's Bowie Point Machete is quick, fast and lively in the hand, making it an outstanding slashing blade and admirable chopper. But its most winning attribute is its clipped point, which makes it an excellent piercing tool. It will penetrate just about any obstacle in its path and will lend itself to knife-like utility jobs when a smaller handier blade is unavailable! If you always wanted a Bowie knife, but could never afford one, the Cold Steel Bowie Machete can be yours for a fraction of he price. Fully sharpened, with a tough baked on matte black rust resistant coating and equipped with a sturdy Core-Ex sheath, you will be proud to add this Machete to your collection. Specifications: Blade Length: 12"; Overall Length: 17-5/8"; Steel: 1055 Carbon Steel w/Black Baked on Anti Rust Matte Finish; Weight: 14.3 oz.; Blade Thickness: 2.8 mm; Handle: 5-5/8" Long Polypropylene; Sheath: Cor-Ex.