The versatile and robust Yoshimi machete can be deftly wielded with both hands for greater striking power or with a single hand for tactical versatility. The thick-spined blade of well-tempered 1075 high carbon steel is purpose built for withstanding hard strikes and delivering powerful chops and hacks to brush and targets. It is made as durably as possible with a full tang construction featuring modern composite micarta grip scales which are riveted directly to the thick blade tang. Included with the sword is a Kydex and dense-weave nylon MOLLE compatible sheath that can be either strapped to your gear or rucksack or slung from a belt. Buttoned retaining straps complete this tactical machete. If desired, you can “add sharpening” as an option to the purchase of this machete if you would like for us touch-up and improve the default factory blade edge and make it sharper.