I need a new machete. I know you all know the best one out there.

[Toliver]

The one I recently bought, though I can't rightly remember where I got it, turned out to be junk. I used it for fairly light work cutting a trail through the woods. When I was finished for the day, I noticed the blade had bent places as if I'd been beating rocks or something. It wasn't particularly impressive to start with for its cutting ability. Any of you who have one you know of with a fairly comfortable handle, good cutting blade and solid enough not the bend upon impact please point me in the right direction. I saw that the highest-rated one on Amazon is a Gerber. Do they make quality machetes?

The best one I ever used was the one my dad brought home from Vietnam. I used that thing for years. Unfortunately it has been lost to time.

 

[Batjack]

You hit the nail on the head, check Mil. surplus stores. A "real" 18in. machete will run between $40 - $60. Main thing is make sure the handle is on right, if the metal peaks out of the handle just a hair it'll tear your hand up.

 

[Railroader]

Cold Steel Kukri is a good one, decently tough and sharp.

KUKRI MACHETE

There are very few knives in the world that we can think of that can out-chop or out-cut a good Kukri. It's true that some of the best Kukris (like our Gurk

www.coldsteel.com

 

[Boondocks]

Army surplus store. Had one for years and it is still good.

 

[Hillbilly stalker]

Most feed & Farm stores carry good ones. I've had the best luck with the ones made in Brazil. I put some serious swing time in on a machete. Most of the China ones I've seen are junk. You can look at them and tell if the user was right or left handed. The Brazilian ones come with a good sheath for around $20-$25 bucks. Mine is probably 10 years old and holds an edge.

 

[Toliver]

Do you have a name brand for yours or ones made in Brazil?

 

[Hillbilly stalker]

Do you have a name brand for yours or ones made in Brazil?

I'll double check tomorrow and shoot you a picture.

 

[GeorgiaGlockMan]

I won't even bother with a machete after owning a woodsman pal for 15 yrs.

 

[Toliver]

I'll double check tomorrow and shoot you a picture.

Thank you.

So now I'm looking and have another question. I've always used the straight blades. Do the curved blades work better? I found these. Of course I'll look somewhere other than Amazon as well but it's a good place to start for variety.

 

[Toliver]

I won't even bother with a machete after owning a woodsman pal for 15 yrs.

And another option to check out. Thank you.

Ok, just looked those up. Wow. Those look like they can get a job done. I may need adult supervision with that thing. Of course they range from $20 to $300. That's definitely now a real option.

 

[crackerdave]

I've got a Gerber.No complaints.

 

[Toliver]

I won't even bother with a machete after owning a woodsman pal for 15 yrs.

I will likely buy something else as well since I like to have varying tools for different jobs but I just got one of these. I got the leather handle with the knuckle guard. I went to their website and got 20% off for father's day. $180 delivered instead of the $225 on Amazon.

My wife didn't want me to get it. She's certain I'm going to hurt myself after trying to knock myself out with the post pounder a few days ago.

 

[basshappy]

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I have a few tools from Falci. No issues. Solid quality. Check 'em out.

Holden Tool Co. sells Falci. https://farmandgardentools.com/collections/falci-specialist-hand-tools-from-italy

 

[tucker80]

http://forum.gon.com/threads/whats-the-end-all-be-all-machete-these-days.1012570/

 

[Toliver]

http://forum.gon.com/threads/whats-the-end-all-be-all-machete-these-days.1012570/

Thank you. It didn't pop up in suggested threads already going. I read through it and got some more good info.

 

[livinoutdoors]

I have that gerber and i mostly use it for garden chores. Ive had it for a long time. Truth be told a good set of loppers will bushwack better than most anything imho. Get both and a short handle axe and you are all set.

 

[GeorgiaGlockMan]

I will likely buy something else as well since I like to have varying tools for different jobs but I just got one of these. I got the leather handle with the knuckle guard. I went to their website and got 20% off for father's day. $180 delivered instead of the $225 on Amazon.

My wife didn't want me to get it. She's certain I'm going to hurt myself after trying to knock myself out with the post pounder a few days ago.

I have cut a million pine saplings up to 2" diameter with that hook on the end.

I keep mine in the truck.

You'll love yours.

 

[Dub]

3 pages of it here:

What's the end all, be all machete these days?

Anyone know or have an opinion? Vines, branches, briars, etc. Some places it's very thick and you have to cut a path into your dog. Let's here it.

forum.gon.com

 

[Hillbilly stalker]

Do you have a name brand for yours or ones made in Brazil?

Here is the Brazil made one. I put a couple additions to it. Carabiner to clip on your belt loop, 550 cord to hang it over your shoulder. Reflective tape on the blade so it’s easy to find out coon hunting or if you loan it to somebody and they lay it down somewhere in the middle of a cutover. A cheap file or rock keeps a sharp edge on it. This one has a lot of miles on it, I keep one I both my trucks. I’ve had several different ones….but you can go to work with this one.

 

[Gadestroyer74]

Kabar kukri.. best machete I have ever used razor sharp and around 60$ on Amazon