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i pretty solid on the condor but im not sure
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Condor kukri vs Cold Steel Kukri
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I have not used a Condor machete, which I shall remedy soon enough, but I have 3 Cold Steel machetes, and all surpass my expectations. The will take and hold a sharp edge, they are nearly indestructable, and they still sharpen with a file, though I use a belt sander. I have tested my Barong machete thoroughly and am very impressed with it, especially for the $8 it cost, with sheath.
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The barong was one of Cold Steel's Chinese-made machetes (which I actually preferred over the South African ones as a whole) but they are no longer in production since the factory in China burned to the ground. 
Oh, and Condor/Imacasa makes the best machetes around--in my book at least.
Oh, and Condor/Imacasa makes the best machetes around--in my book at least.
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The barong was one of Cold Steel's Chinese-made machetes (which I actually preferred over the South African ones as a whole) but they are no longer in production since the factory in China burned to the ground.
Oh, and Condor/Imacasa makes the best machetes around--in my book at least.
You like the Condor/Imacasa machetes better than the ESEE - price notwithstanding?
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The ESEE Lite Machete is a Condor/Imacasa. ESEE just modifies them on a production basis. At least that's how I look at it since Imacasa makes the blades for ESEE.
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The ESEE Lite Machete is a Condor/Imacasa. ESEE just modifies them on a production basis. At least that's how I look at it since Imacasa makes the blades for ESEE.
Hey thanks for that info. It's amazing what you can find out from asking a question!
:thumbup:I want one which will handle light brush and small tree chopping.
There's so many of these darn things, it's hard to tell without buying a bunch of them and trying them out. I'm probably looking at a machete like this http://www.machetespecialists.com/coetdabuma18.html
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I've got a CS Magnum Kukri machete. I was disappointed that it came unsharpened. The plastic handle chewed up my hand real bad. I like it now that I put on edge on it with a belt sander, sanded the crap out of the handle, and cord wrapped it, but that was a lot of work. Also the sheath is a piece of junk. I think I will make a cardboard and duct tape sheath.
Go with the Condor all the way. Actually now that you mention it I may just go buy one right now...dammit Bladeforums!
Go with the Condor all the way. Actually now that you mention it I may just go buy one right now...dammit Bladeforums!
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I've got a CS Magnum Kukri machete. I was disappointed that it came unsharpened. The plastic handle chewed up my hand real bad. I like it now that I put on edge on it with a belt sander, sanded the crap out of the handle, and cord wrapped it, but that was a lot of work. Also the sheath is a piece of junk. I think I will make a cardboard and duct tape sheath.
Go with the Condor all the way. Actually now that you mention it I may just go buy one right now...dammit Bladeforums!
Let us know which Condor you get. I saw a bunch of them - unless we're only talking kukri machetes.
