Dragon’s Tongue Machete

[Archer Here]

One of our featured swords this week: Thought we’d share some pictures of it.

Dragon’s Tongue Machete:

Shop Details:
1095 High Carbon Spring Steel. Steel is Heat Hardened & quenched in oil. Heat Tempered @ 500 degrees for 2 hours, and letting it air cool.

Measurements:
Total Length = 23 “
Blade Length = 13 “
Blade Width = 1 ½ ” widest
Blade Thickness = 3/16 “
Handle Length = 8 ”
Handle Width = 1 ½ “ widest
Handle: Black Linen Micarta
Weight: 1 lb 15oz

 

[numbersman]

Just out of curiosity, why the exposed tang?

 

[Archer Here]

If you are referring to the pommel, that is what was requested from the guy I originally made this design for. But I think it works good with this design. It's a very balanced blade.