machete choice

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What is good machete that could be used to clear scrub and be batoned or chopped with?
I'm open to anything at the moment.
 
tramontina bolos are quite nice. really really cheap too.

i've been using tramontina machetes for the past 3 years and they've worked just fine. if i was looking to spend some more money i'd look into the condor line of machetes like the parang or the golok.
 
jca21 said:
tramontina bolos are quite nice. really really cheap too.

i've been using tramontina machetes for the past 3 years and they've worked just fine. if i was looking to spend some more money i'd look into the condor line of machetes like the parang or the golok.
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I find the Trams to be a bit soft in the blade for my preference. I'd go with an Imacasa or Condor. Or a Hansa.

What sorts of scrub are we talking about? That'll affect what pattern will be most appropriate. For general use it's hard to go wrong with a classic Latin pattern though.
 
What are you going to be chopping with? If it is hardwood I prefer something with a little thicker edge than a Machete. If it is just small branches, look at Condor line of machetes.
 
TheGame said:
What are you going to be chopping with? If it is hardwood I prefer something with a little thicker edge than a Machete. If it is just small branches, look at Condor line of machetes.
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Machetes do the trick for me! :D

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Right now the Condor Eco-Light at $20 is my favorite chopper and general brush clearing machete.To baton though I would pick the Condor latin pattern with a 1/8 thick blade.
 
I wont be chopping anything thicker than that limb in 420's pic.I'm leaning slightly towards a bolo type as they seem to have more forward weight for chopping and with no upswept tip they look like they could be batoned with.
 
my tram bolo works great for me...not to be a downer but wouldnt it be easier to saw through limbs that thick? the classic latin shape is a great do it all...

i also liked that gerber billhook style machete with the hollow poly handle...im sure 42blades knows the one ;)
 
In the bush near where i live,a machete is needed as there is alot of light scrub.The reason im asking about a machete that can baton and chop is because i carry alot of gear out with me and to be honest,i'd rather leave the large fixed blade behind and use a machete in it's place.
 
never bought a new machete
have several from flea markets
$2-5 a piece
some were refered to as "corn knives"
those are thinner bladed
some are thicker
more parang style
flea markets are my preference
screw the brand....
this is my fav
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That's pretty much what i was looking for.Now to see if i can get one of those here in australia.I know i can get condor,cold steel and tramontina.Now im on the hunt for Imacasa :D
 
Imacasa makes the Condor line. The equivalent model in the Condor line is Outback machete, but they only make it in a 20" blade. 16" is an excellent balance between packability and chopping ability, especially with a more weighted pattern.
 
A great piece for sure. The only reason I didn't recommend that one was that the false edge could interfere with batoning somewhat. It would come in handy for digging though. :)
 
The Condor Bolo is superb at 15 dollars, it's a wee bit on the heavy side but a spectacular chopper and rough use machete that comes with a shaving sharp edge.
 
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