Good chopper machete

[spidermade]

I just got some extra money so I need another knife I was going to buy a machete and pair it with a BK9. But I have no idea what to get. I need it to be a good chopper under 30$. I would like a sheath to come with it.

 

[DShiflet]

Good chopper machete that includes a sheath for under $30? Your choices are kinda limited there, there are plenty of good machetes under $30, but most of them don't include sheaths. At that price range, you may take a look at some of Cold Steel's offerings, though IMO you'd be better off raising the budget a little, and getting a Condor Golok, which has a very nice leather sheath, for around $50. Actually, you may be able to find a Condor Bushcraft Parang, which includes a nylon sheath, for around $30...

 

[glocker199]

Ontario 18" military machete and it's not even close.

1/8" thick differentially heat treated 1095 steel with mil spec phosphate coating and an excellent sheath. I've got a bunch of machetes and the quality of the steel in the Ontario's is worlds better than any of the Asian or Central/South American stuff.

 

[spydercobenchmadekai]

You won't regret the BK9. Buy one. Now.


On topic: Condor/Imacasa/Tramontina all make cheap, respected, machetes.

 

[kvaughn]

Ontario 18" military machete and it's not even close.

1/8" thick differentially heat treated 1095 steel with mil spec phosphate coating and an excellent sheath. I've got a bunch of machetes and the quality of the steel in the Ontario's is worlds better than any of the Asian or Central/South American stuff.

--What he said!--KV