Best machete

Obviously, you will need nothing less than a Walter Brend model 2 with a 12” blade or a smatchet .

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scarysamcary said:
David Mary David Mary Barax is always a winner
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Thanks a lot Sam! And would you believe I took mine out to play before my shop time this afternoon/evening. If I had know I would post here, I would have put music in the video too. Next time. Tree is 4" diameter. At the end you'll see another timesaving use for the seax point on a large knife. This one, by the way is AEB-L at 59-60 RC in 1/8" thick stock with 3/8" black Suretouch handle.

 
hhmoore said:
"Best machete" and what you specify are two very different things.

I'm not clicking all those links; but, from reading them, the BK21 is the best. I would eliminate the Hibben and CRKT options without consideration.
I've tried a Condor parang - I noticed a couple on your list...many seem to like them; but I hated mine. Found it quite awkward to use; and, since I had other machetes available, I set it aside and haven't touched it since. If you want it, it's yours for the cost of shipping.

SYKCO 1311 and 1111 are awesome; but they don't seem much like fighters. Same with the Kabar Becker BK20. The Zombie Tools Rat Bastard, too. I'll throw in the Busses BB13 (CG or BG) for good measure. How serious was the self defense part of your requirement? Any of the above could be used; but they simply aren't designed as fighters. If you think there is a reasonable likelihood it will be pressed into that kind of action, maybe a khukuri is a better option for you (followed by lots of practice)
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Thank you all and especially hhmoore hhmoore , because a lot of weapon you suggested aren't in my country available or they are overpriced
I don't undersrand why you want to eliminate hibben and CRKT, I looked at YT and google, and CRKT Clever Girl Kukri (SK5) looks like good knife (full tang, good steel: https://knifeuser.com/sk5-steel-review/) and HIBBEN IV COMBAT (C440) I can't find if it is full tang or not, so maybe that's the problem?
I would like to try Parang, so can you please send me link to ebay amazon etsy or something? 😅
The shop have only BK21 and I think it could be great
That self-defence is just in case agains anything

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H HonzaK I disregarded Hibben without consideration because they are typically "wallhangers" - not good for anything but show. Just for giggles, I looked up one of them...I was surprised to see it was 1090 steel; but not surprised at the reviews indicating poor fit& finish, as well as breakage with minimal use.
As far as CRKT, they used to be about good quality for the budget minded...then they forgot about the high quality part and simply became low budget. I know they've made efforts to improve their standing; but I still wouldn't spend money on them.
For a basic machete - I wholeheartedly recommend Tramontina. I prefer them over Imacasa and Condor (I believe Imacasa used to make the higher end condor machetes; but I don't know if that is still the case)

I believe this is the Condor parang that I have (if not, it is quite similar...though mine didn't come with a sheath when I bought it 10 years ago)
 
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hhmoore said:
H HonzaK I disregarded Hibben without consideration because they are typically "wallhangers" - not good for anything but show. Just for giggles, I looked up one of them...I was surprised to see it was 1090 steel; but not surprised at the reviews indicating poor fit& finish, as well as breakage with minimal use.
As far as CRKT, they used to be about good quality for the budget minded...then they forgot about the high quality part and simply became low budget. I know they've made efforts to improve their standing; but I still wouldn't spend money on them.
For a basic machete - I wholeheartedly recommend Tramontina. I prefer them over Imacasa and Condor (I believe Imacasa used to make the higher end condor machetes; but I don't know if that is still the case)

I believe this is the Condor parang that I have (if not, it is quite similar...though mine didn't come with a sheath when I bought it 10 years ago)
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hhmoore hhmoore ok, so can you send me condor parang somehow?
 
You can find A 18 inch tramontina at a lot of hardware stores. May not say that on it but they are exactly like that one. Also if you are a blademaker, find a design you like and make ot yourself. when you make it yourself the options are in you hands. you can make a design you like with your favorite handle, one that was too heavy you can make lighter, etc. The posibilities are limitless when making your own.
 
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