Whats better Schrade "SCHBOLO" Or Condor Village Parang.

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I am looking for a nice machete around the 50$-70$ Someone said the Schrade "SCHBOLO" is actually really good. So I was wandering if any of you guys knew if it was any good. Would it be any better then the Condor Village Parang or no? Feel free to give your own opinions and options if you would like too.
Condor Village Parang: http://www.condortk.com/productos-detalle.php?producto=60&cat=22

Schrade SCHBOLO: http://www.taylorbrandsllc.com/shop/schrade/axes-and-machetes/schbolo/schbolo-p-189.html
 
While Schrade does seem to be significantly better than the other Taylor brand products, this isn't even a comparison for the much superior Condor. The Schrade is 3CR13MOV and might as well be made from aluminum, where as the Condor is 1075.
 
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Tired_Yeti said:
According to the link in the OP, the Condor is not 1075. It's 420HC stainless.
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That's a typo. It's 1075.

And I agree with o4tg--Condor all the way for me. I've put mine through hell and back and they never fail to impress.
 
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Tired_Yeti said:
What makes you say that's a typo. Everything I've seen online so far says it's stainless. The manufacturer's site says it's stainless. Why do you say it's not?
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Where are you looking for your info? The village parang is 1075.
 
Tired_Yeti said:
What makes you say that's a typo. Everything I've seen online so far says it's stainless. The manufacturer's site says it's stainless. Why do you say it's not?
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Because I carry them in my shop, because I'm friends with the designer, because the model the OP linked to is the Jungle Saber Machete w/Knuckle Guard Grip (which is stainless, but not the Village Parang), because Condor's website actually says it's 1075... :)
 
OIC. The OP linked to the wrong product description. That makes sense.

Thanks...because I enjoying USING knives and tools but don't know much about steels or how knives are made. I don't have the knowledge or ability to tests steels so I wouldn't really know by look of feel which steel is which.
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
Because I carry them in my shop, because I'm friends with the designer, because the model the OP linked to is the Jungle Saber Machete w/Knuckle Guard Grip (which is stainless, but not the Village Parang), because Condor's website actually says it's 1075... :)
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If there is one person on here besides Joe Flowers (hope I got that right) not to argue with about condor stuff, it's this guy.
 
Tired_Yeti said:
OIC. The OP linked to the wrong product description. That makes sense.

Thanks...because I enjoying USING knives and tools but don't know much about steels or how knives are made. I don't have the knowledge or ability to tests steels so I wouldn't really know by look of feel which steel is which.
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You'd be able to tell by look the first time you got it wet in use and didn't totally dry it off, because it would rust. Pretty simple test! :D But if you were to read the name of the model that had been linked you'd realize it was the wrong model, and if you were to Google "Condor Village Parang" and look at the item specs on any of the pages that turned up (including Condor's own website) you'd also get the information that it was 1075 carbon steel. :) Not sure what you were seeing online that said the Village Parang was stainless? Do you have any sources for that? Just curious.
 
co556guy said:
If there is one person on here besides Joe Flowers (hope I got that right) not to argue with about condor stuff, it's this guy.
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Yes sir--Joe Flowers is the lead designer for Condor, and the Village Parang is one of his. :)
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
...Do you have any sources for that? Just curious.
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No. I was being lazy. I clicked the link the OP supplied then did the ol' Copy/Paste of the knife name into Google. So I ended up searching the knife he linked rather than Googling the one he actually asked about. Temporary lapse in judgment, I guess...too much laziness and faith in other people.
 
Hahaha--ok. Happens to the best of us now and then, doesn't it? :D:thumbup:
 
I can't speak about the Schrade bolo, since I've got no experience with that brand since it was bought by Taylor.

I've got a couple of decades of experience with the people that make Condor products (IMACASA). They supplied my grandfather's sugar cane plantations (folks there used machetes for everything you can think of), my father used their tools at our ranch, I use them as well and when I owned a knife shop I carried Condor. Other than the typical aesthetic blemish here and there, quite typical in machete manufacturers, their knives and tools are excellent for the money.

In fact, ever since they came up with the Condor brand and began expanding their sales to the US, fit and finish has really improved. They have some goofy knives and swords, but their utility oriented designs are excellent. I'm quite keen on their parangs and goloks.
 
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I have the shrade bolo (actually a barong), and I've tested it hardcore but for couple of days in the woods, last year. I vouch for it! Chopped 3 threes, 4-5 inches in diameter, just to test it for myself, and varify if youtube reviews are realistic. It is a beast of a chopper! In case someone is going to make a comment, I know that a saw is a superior choice for cutting those trees but I wanted to really test the blade. I have to say that it held well. I also have to say my coating didn't last as well as the ones on youtube and it can rust but that's not a problem for me, as I just oiled it. Love the shealth too. It comes with a decent ferro rod and a diamond sharpner. My sharpner's plastic was bent so it is practically useless for me, unless someone can tell me how to fix this. You can also watch Preparemind101 for a comparison of this machete. Turns out that this is one of the best machetes that they have, in terms of chopping. The price is decent too. Oh and the handle, it is by far one of the best handles that I used, in terms of secure grip!

Overal love the shrade bolo and recommend it..., if you are a collector! Seriously this thing is a beast and suitable for zombie stuff but practically, I will use a folding saw and a large knife like my BK9, or Buck Thug instead, as they will serve other purposes as well. Exception is if you are going through THICK and dense vegetation/ wood but then again for me, I have no business going to a such place. Even if I go, unless I am making a mile of passage, BK9, or Buck Thug should be just fine to make my way through. A cheap option like Gerber Gator will also be fine for the occasional user. Since I have many other blades, but not as much as most of you guys, and realistically I am a collector, I kept this beast. I have to say that I just LOVE it. If you can find one to handle, use it and you'll see for yourself.
 
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