Posted: 2/22/2010 8:29:51 PM EDT
| I am looking for a good quality machete that has a sturdy blade and will keep a edge. I will be using it for the woods cutting anything from briars to small saplings while walking. Suggestions on blade length? |
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Cold Steel Kukri
I have several of the 13" blade ones and they kick ass. http://www.coldsteel.com/kukrimachetes.html |
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I own both a Tramontina and a Cold Steel Kukri. The Tramontina comes dull as hell, but is well worth the price. The Kukri is an amazing chopper for the price. If you're looking for something to clear grass/thorns go with the Tram. If you're looking for something to do general purpose cutting/ chopping get the Kukri.
Kukri Tramontina |
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Cold Steel Kukri http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/csstoreonline_2094_23687528 I have several of the 13" blade ones and they kick ass. http://www.coldsteel.com/kukrimachetes.html +1 on Cold Steel Kukris. These knives are NOT finely finished as some of the other cutlery in their inventory, so you won't be afraid of ruining the finish. They are made of very hard steel, and are somewhat difficult to put an edge on without a grinder. Price is less than $30 for the 13" models and this includes an adequate sheath. |
Right here dude, all you need to know. I didn't even feel right about pawning my gerber axe off on anyone after I realized its suckage compared to this and every other trail clearing implement I've ever owned. This thing is cheap and its a BEAST. Meyerco/Blackie Collins Heavy Duty Machete, aka "Machete Axe". TOUGH. I actually think I might end up passing this to my grandkids in 40 years, not because its some kind of beautiful heirloom, but just because I'm positive it'll still be here! I've tried to kill this thing. I've hit granite with the blade (accidentally). Every once in awhile I rough it up with a sander and clean the sap/pitch off it and she's good to go for another year of hard camping. When the zombies strike, I will be grabbing this ON THE WAY to my AK. The finger gaurd was a good idea too. My $.02.
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| ESEE (formaly Rat Cutlery) just came out with a machette this year. ESEE |
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I have probably hundreds of hours spent swinging machetes. When it comes to briars and small stuff I have a couple of favorites.
At the top of the list is the 18" Ontario. Get you a bastard file or an accusharp and cut all day long. A newer brand on the market, and one quickly gaining favor with me is Condor. Awesome machetes for a great price, but they have a convexed edge which requires a little more know how on touching up. If all I had was an 18" Ontario I would not feel slighted. The cold steel kukris are good for the money but suck at reach which is bad when up against briars. Gerber machetes would not even make a long list for me and neither would a stainless Meyerco. Amyone recommending a Bark River Golok has not spend a day cutting through briars. |