The original Junglas was named after the Colombian police JUNGLA Compaa Jungla Antinarcticos special operations forces and was originally designed as a cross between a fixed blade knife and a machete to be employed in Latin American jungle and counter-narcotics operations. The original Junglas and this shorter Junglas-II now see service with counter-narcotics operators, adventurers and woodsmen globally.SPECSOverall Length: 14.5Cutting Edge Length: 7.75Overall Blade Length: 8.38Blade Width: 2.0Weight (Knife Only): 19.8 OuncesMaximum Thickness: .1881095 High Carbon Steel, 55-57 Rc.Textured Powder Coat FinishRemovable Micarta HandlesHammer Pommel w/ Lanyard HoleMade in the U.S.A.JUNGLAS-II-E (Black Junglas-II Knife, Kydex Sheath w/ MOLLE Back)