Lamperd has over 300 products and is pleased to reintroduce our training knife and arm guard for slash protection. Our 11.5 inch knife is made out of aircraft aluminum - the same material as our Defender I. Our arm guard is made out of ballistic nylon, polycarbonate protective strips, with a cushioning neoprene lining. Sure you can buy off shore - of course it will wear out and you'll be replacing every year what you just bought (add that up!) This is made to last - don't settle for anything less. Buy it once - use it for a lifetime.