The Puma Bush 23 Machete is an all-weather machete that incorporates several design features to increase user safety and ease of use. The blade of the Bush 23 Machete is made from stainless steel so it won't rust when exposed to the elements. Additionally, the handle incorporates a molded in D guard to protect fingers when clearing brush and other rough plants. Most importantly, the blade of the Bush 23 features the classic latin machete design that is weighted towards the point adding additional force to chops.