Inexpensive light chopper for camping..

The Condors I've received have not been consistently sharp out of the box. However, they do have refined bevels and it takes very little work to get them sharp, unlike many other machetes.
 
I've answered previously that a folding saw in combination with a knife is probably the best you could do as far as a good compromise between versatility and weight.

However, if you don't mind adding about a pound to your pack, then a really fun chopping tool to have is a hatchet. In my opinion they are better choppers then any knife their weight, and they are just fun to use. I recommend Wetterling hatchets as 'bang for the buck' champions and Gransfor Bruks if price is no object.
 
ieraseu said:
I've answered previously that a folding saw in combination with a knife is probably the best you could do as far as a good compromise between versatility and weight.

However, if you don't mind adding about a pound to your pack, then a really fun chopping tool to have is a hatchet. In my opinion they are better choppers then any knife their weight, and they are just fun to use. I recommend Wetterling hatchets as 'bang for the buck' champions and Gransfor Bruks if price is no object.
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The Wetterlings axes are fantastic for the money, its shaving sharp when it arrives.

I like the hatchet or axe knife combination when camping, also the Cold Steel Trail Hawk tomahawk is an awesome chopper and light to carry when hiking.
 
Condor machetes are made from stainless steel; I wouldn't use them for any kind of heavy chopping.
 
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