TOPS El Chete w Spring Steel Clip*

How does TOPS define destruction? El Chete. This blade was designed with one thought in mind... chopping. With a 1/4" thick blade that is a full foot long, it will do that very well. Even though it&';s so large, the knife still weighs in under 2 pounds. We wanted the handles to be thick enough to fill each user&';s hand like a hatchet or small ax handle would, so we decided to use sandwiched Micarta. It&';s well rounded for comfort and the black canvas Micarta underneath the green canvas Micarta adds even more to the aesthetics of this piece. The sheath is an out-the-front design with all the bells and whistles. You just pull up slightly then out the front so that you don&';t have to strain to pull the knife all the way up through the sheath. There is a strap that when snapped into place, helps immensely with the retention of the blade. We&';ve also made it available with the rotating spring steel clip or a leather dangler attachment so that each user picks the right fit for him or her. Specs: Knife Type Fixed Blade Overall Length 17.50" Blade Length 12.00" Cutting Edge 11.38" Blade Thickness 0.250" Blade Steel 1095 RC 56-58 Blade Finish Midnight Bronze Handle Material Green Canvas/Black Canvas Micarta Knife Weight 29.5oz Weight w/ Sheath 37.5oz Sheath Included Yes Sheath Material Black Kydex Designer Leo Espinoza