Made from tough rigid 1055 carbon steel with a strong spring temper, it"s virtually unbreakable and offers the weight forward balance necessary to chop through vines, saplings, and brush and even trees with ease. What"s more, its sharp point offers plenty of belly for slashing or even skinning, and in an emergency, adds to it value as an improvised self defense tool. Sold fully sharpened, and shipped with a sturdy nylon sheath, it"s ready for your jungle wherever it may be.