Cold Steel Latin, Machete, 1055 Carbon/Black, Sheath, 18, Polypropylene/Black CS-97AD18S These hybrid machetes combine the amazing cutting power of the Latin Machete with the incomparable hand protection of Cold Steel's Cutlass Machete. The thick solid steel tang runs all the way through the D-ring guard to give a safe and secure grip" and the entire handle is fully encased in tough" durable and weatherproof injection molded polypropylene.