Ontario Knife Traditional Cutlass Machete - 12-Inch

Features

1. 12-Inch 1095 Carbon Steel Blade — High-carbon 1095 steel holds a working edge and takes hard, repeated use in the field.
2. Black Zinc Phosphate Finish — Non-reflective protective coating fights corrosion and reduces glare in the brush.
3. Full-Tang Construction — Blade steel runs the full length of the handle for maximum strength under heavy chopping loads.
4. Shatterproof Polymer Handle — High-impact black polymer scales stand up to abuse, weather, and temperature swings without cracking.
5. Steel Compression Rivets — Three heavy-duty steel rivets lock the scales to the tang for a handle that will not loosen with use.
6. 17.25-Inch Overall Length — Balanced overall length delivers solid chopping leverage while staying manageable on the belt or in a pack.
7. Flat Ground Edge — Full flat taper with flat bevel produces an efficient cutting geometry for clearing brush, vines, and saplings.
8. Made in the USA — Built in Franklinville, New York by Ontario Knife Company, a U.S. military contractor since 1942.
9. Retail Packaging — Model 8286 ships in clean retail packaging, ready for resale or gifting.