This is a big ol' dirty machete, with a whopping 14.62" blade, which makes this one of the largest machetes we have had the pleasure of getting. The blade is also made of 1055 carbon steel with a "baked-on anti rust finish" to help protect the blade of the long years of use. The handle is made from Polypropylene and the sheath is made from Cor Ex which Cold Steel have been using for many years.