The SKIF Latino 21" Machete is a copy of classic Latin American machete made of the popular 420 stainless steel. Type 420 Stainless Steel has a higher carbon content to increase hardness, improve strength and give better wear resistance. Brand new to the United States this SKIF Machete features Kraton Material on the handle for a non-slip comfortable blister fighting grip. . Kraton polymers offers many of the properties of natural rubber, such as flexibility, high traction, and sealing abilities, but with increased resistance to heat, weathering, and chemicals. This model SKIF Latino has a 2mm thick 21 inch black blade and is shipped with a durable nylon sheath. The SKIF Latino Machete has an overall length of 26.7 inches.