The Cold Steel Sjambok 107 cm is made of injection-molded polypropylene (a tough plastic) and features a Kray-Ex handle, which imitates braided leather. Compared to the traditional hippopotamus hide version, this material offers the advantage of being extremely weather-resistant and, unlike leather, will not crack, shrink, or mold. Furthermore, it is more economical to produce than the now rare and expensive natural material, while maintaining the same performance.