Machetes: Which of these makes a better chopper?

[Battle Creek Knives]

After my recent (rediscovery) into the machete world I've been looking for the ultimate chopper. (obviously bigger/heavier isn't necessarily better as I've proven this with my HI's) I've got a few in mind and would like to know your opinion.
http://www.machetespecialists.com/on12trcucaan.html
http://www.machetespecialists.com/sh13incrgowi.html
http://www.machetespecialists.com/cogoma14waha.html
http://www.machetespecialists.com/coswma16ulwa.html

(I know this isn't the only source for machetes just using as a reference)

I have an 18" Tram. Bush machete but against my 14" Marbles and Tram. Bolos I think its to big to be as effective (at least for me)..

What do you think of the ones I've listed, in your experience what would make a better bushcraft tool and chopper. Or do you have one to recommend?

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

I'd say either the Condor Golok or Swamp Master, but for a real chopper I recommend the Viking.

 

[Battle Creek Knives]

WOW !!! that thing is scary

But you're an experienced user, I have limited experience and doubt I can manage that effectively and safely..

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

D'aaaaaawc'mon! How else are you going to find out? Gotta' start somewhere!

Honestly using a big machete is, if anything, more natural of a motion since you let the blade do most of the work.

 

[Gadgetaholic]

After my recent (rediscovery) into the machete world I've been looking for the ultimate chopper. (obviously bigger/heavier isn't necessarily better as I've proven this with my HI's) I've got a few in mind and would like to know your opinion.
http://www.machetespecialists.com/on12trcucaan.html
http://www.machetespecialists.com/sh13incrgowi.html
http://www.machetespecialists.com/cogoma14waha.html
http://www.machetespecialists.com/coswma16ulwa.html

What do you think of the ones I've listed, in your experience what would make a better bushcraft tool and chopper. Or do you have one to recommend?

Hmmm, my first thought was the last one because it is longer & heavier - that definitely helps a chopper IMO. But contestant #2 there is fairly thick - they don't give the weight but it would be heavy for its length.

I'd go with #4 for weight + length = chopping advantage and #2 for a compact chopper. I don't know how sharp the Martindale comes - but you can (and should) sharpen as needed.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Martinadale and Imacasa come with a rough grind to get you started, but no actual edge. This is standard for working machetes, as it allows the user to configure the edge as they see fit.

 

[soapboxpreacher]

Condor Golok, there is more mass in the front. This will help a ton for chopping. It is a very good chopper! Bolo designs are also good choppers. Also look at Imacasa 18 Inch Rozador Machete, also Martindale 10 Inch Crocodile Paratrooper Machete short but a chopper. I like my marble bolo 14"

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

The Imacasa Rozador is a great machete. Just be prepared to flush/sand the scales and sharpen the edge. It's unstoppable once it's tuned up!

 

[friedporkchop]

I'd say either the Condor Golok or Swamp Master, but for a real chopper I recommend the Viking.

thats looks about the same as a croc 648. i like my crocodile{british}. imacasa and condor are the same entity.{south american}i think marbles are made by imacasa as well but cant prove it. a mill file will sharped up a martindale easy. the trams need a belt sander. a bit thicker. unless you want a hump of a job fileing them. the ontario machete has lousy handles imho.

joey