Our machetes are exciting additions to the SOG family. Its not should I have a machete but which size will work for me. Machetes are one of the more useful edged tools in the world. They have cleared brush, and blazed trails, have chopped wood, made shelters, harvested crops, prepared meals, hunted and protected. Careful attention has been given to the SOGfari to make sure that the weight was right and the handles were comfortable for extended use. Whip them through the air and hear them sing. SOG added a real working saw on the back of the blades with teeth that cut deep. Extended out of the back of the handle is a spiked tang for pounding and scraping. There are even holes in the handle to mount lanyards. SOGfari... the go to tool for survival, exploration and adventure! Overall Length: 16" Product Weight: 13.50 oz Blade Length: 10" Blade Thickness: 0.08" Product Type: Fixed Blade Country of Origin: China Finish: Hardcased Black Edge Type: Straight Blade Steel Type: 3Cr13 Blade Shape: Tanto Handle Material: Kraton Handle Color: Black Hardness: Rc. 44-50 Sheath Included: Yes Sheath Color: Black Sheath Attachment Type: Belt Loop Sheath Closure Type: Hook and Loop Sheath Material: Ballistic Nylon