There's no single edged weapon that we can think of that can out-chop or our-cut a good Kukri. It's true that the best Kukris, like our LTC and Gurkha models can be somewhat expensive. While those "thoroughbreds" perform extraordinarily well for the money that they cost, it sometimes seems that what's required is a good, inexpensive, "workhorse" model. The Kukri Machetes are those workhorses. The "Magnum" model has a whopping seventeen inch blade. It is ready to plow through the toughest chores life can dish out. It features the distinctive weight-forward balance of our "top-of-the-line" models, and always present their edge on an angle to they're guaranteed to "bite" deep with every stroke. Additionally, it comes with a sturdy Cordura sheath. Specifications: - Blade: 17" - Blade Length:17" - Overall: 22" - Weight: 18.2oz - Thickness: 2.75mm - Handle: 5" long. Polypropylene - Steel: 1055 Carbon Steel w/ black baked on anti rust matte finish