Cold Steel Barong 12" Machete Review-Urban Survival

Looking for a good knife for less than $30? Here it is-the 12" Cold Steel Barong Machete. Carbon steel blade with flat black finish. Made in South Africa. The Barong, with its unique leaf shaped blade, is common throughout all of Southeast Asia. Very often it is used for utilitarian purposes to clear jungles or as an agricultural tool, but it is also known as a savagely effective weapon of warfare. We at Cold Steel admire the Barong and are proud to offer it here as a Machete in 12 and 18-inch blade lengths complete with a Cordura sheath. Specifications 12" Model Weight: 16.9 oz. Thickness: 3mm Handle: 5 5/8" Overall: 17 5/8" Handle: Polypropylene