With a sturdy, 3 mm-thick stainless steel blade that's flexible yet strong the UST ParaCuda FS Machete is ideal for cutting away overgrown brush, gathering firewood, maintaining trails, and more. The handle is wrapped in orange paracord for a secure grip, and it can be unwound (over 9 feet) for emergencies. The blade has a black oxide coating for rust resistance. The 11-inch straight edge blade swells near the tip for a rounded end that adds more weight to your cuts, and the blade features an aggressive sawback for easy sawing of both wet or dry wood. It comes with a durable nylon sheath for safe travel and storage, as well as a magnesium fire starter. Weighing 10.4 ounces (295g), the ParaCuda measures 16.3 x 2 x 1 inches (414 x 51 x 25 mm). It's backed by a manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty. UST Brands has been manufacturing camping, survival, personal safety, and emergency preparedness equipment for over 80 years, including innovative LED lights, all-weather fire starters, premium outdoor cutting tools, camp kitchen products, first aid kits, unbreakable signal mirrors, and more..