condor hog sticker machete

[Tzvi]

First let me apologize for a lack of pics...for now

hog sticker...

i bought 2 models from knifecenter. The first has the D gaurd handle...the second has a regular handle.

let me say it appears to me that the non " D gaurd" condor is under spec for thickness...the D gaurd machete is about 2.24 mm thick, pretty close to spec.

The regular handled ( non "d Gaurd") starts at 1.97mm and tapers from there.

the D gaurd model does not taper and is noticibly heavier ( but still light) and stiffer. I do not like the handling or lack of meat on the cheaper model (the non D gaurd).

I would only go with the D gaurd stainless model..as the cheaper one is just a sharp toy and lacks both the heft of a tramontina bolo or the balance of even cheaper 1mm blades from colombia.

 

[Tzvi]

Spoke with condor rep in usa and he agreed the 2mm vs 2.38mm /3/32 is significant and offered a return lable etc. knifecenter otoh offered that i return it on my own dime