TOPS Armageddon Fixed Blade Knife. "The idea was a cross between a machete and a large camp or chopping knife. Most Machetes are made from thin stock and not intended to cut things much thicker than vines and foliage. The Armageddon is 1/4" thick but with the full-flat-ground-re-curved blade. It will do most chores as well as other heavier tasks like chopping wood or building a shelter. 'Basically, this is more of a North American version of a machete,' says Trace Rinaldi, designer of the Armageddon from TOPS Knives." SPECIFICATIONS: --Overall Length: 16.50" --Blade Length: 10.63" --Cutting Edge: 10.00" --Blade Thickness: 0.250" --Blade Steel: 1095 High Carbon --Hardness: RC 56-58 --Blade Shape: Recurve --Blade Grind: Flat Saber --Blade Edge: Plain Edge --Blade Finish: TOPS Black Traction Coating --Handle Material: Black Linen Micarta with white liners over full tang construction --Extened Tang: Yes --Lanyard Hole: Yes --Knife Weight: 24.0 oz --Sheath Included: Yes --Sheath Material: Black Ballistic Nylon --Sheath Clip: Molle Backing --Item Number: TOPSATRD01 --Item Name: Armageddon ATRD01 --Designer: Trace Rinaldi Country of Origin: USA