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Point me to a good Machete

I would love a recommendation on a good machete under $50 dollars. Also is there anything else I need to go along with my new machete?

Thanks,
Jake

Tags: chopping, machete

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Permalink Reply by Tim Noble on August 21, 2010 at 16:10

This guy makes some great machetes. Not sure if he will do one under $50. http://www.thomaswilliamsofsmithfield.com

Permalink Reply by Jeremi Lett on August 22, 2010 at 4:23

So did u get a machete yet?

Permalink Reply by Jake on September 3, 2010 at 22:38

Nope, I have put it off because I don't "need it". I got some more knives a couple flashlights and such and ammo, most extra money goes to ammo for my shooting hobby.

Permalink Reply by Jeremi Lett on September 4, 2010 at 12:35

The more u know the less u need is a survival motto I have heard.If u are to use more ammo than using a machete at the time,then u do not "need" one now.However once u buy the blade,u wont have to buy more bullets 4 it!Safe shooting Jake.Speakin of target practice,chek these shots I made from 24 ft. away!I nailed that can! If they run...they will just die tired!!!

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Permalink Reply by Jake on September 4, 2010 at 12:41

Wow! Nice throwing!

Permalink Reply by KENT GABLE on August 13, 2011 at 17:02

Jake- My personal machete is made by Ontario Knife Co. here in the USA. It is 18" lg., saw tooth spine, black finish, handle guard and has served me well for about the past 5 or more years whacking weeds, briars & up to 2" scrub pine on some property I own down here in FL.

I DID have to sharpen it up when I first got it & had to surf around to find a nylon sheath but despite all the use & abuse I've given it, it sharpens up quickly with an oil stone.

I think Ontario Knives still makes their machetes here and in my opinion, the quality of Chinese steel is not up to the same quality of US and some European steel and therein lies the problem.

Permalink Reply by KENT GABLE on August 13, 2011 at 17:31

On a slightly different subject, namely "saws", I know that I've discussed this with my friends Shlomo, Robert Burris and a few others. My problem has been with my Gerber folding hand saw which I originally purchased for my survival kit. I used it to cut quite a few thick palm fronds and although the saw held up fine, the handle did not.

In all fairness to Gerber Co. who has made fine quality tactical & boot knives in the past, the plastic handle (again made in China) cracked and split where it meets the saw. I sent it back and they promptly sent me at no cost, a nice replacement, complete with a sheath and extra saw blade that didn't come with my original purchase, so I'm satisfied. It's a fair deal and Gerber is obviously trying to make good with their customers. I think it is priced around $20.

But, the handle is the same and being made of plastic, unfortunately, I do NOT have a great deal of faith in it's longevity? Again, I purchased it more for unforeseen emergencies rather than regular use and maybe the first one was just a fluke? I have seen what appears to be a better quality Japanese made folding saw on Garrett Wade Tools' website but here we are talking about $32.00 (I think) for the smaller 5" saw.

With me, I am usually willing to pay more for a quality item, especially when it comes to knives, axes, guns & tools, in the hope that it will give me good, reliable service on which I can depend. In the long run, it's usually worth the extra dough.

Permalink Reply by Robert Burris on August 13, 2011 at 18:10

Kent, check out my gear review in the outdoor group. It's about that saw. Talk about a winner.

Permalink Reply by Jeremi Lett on August 13, 2011 at 19:20

Owned the GI issue machete years ago and I agree w/Kent.That thing took out miles of trails while I had it.Gave it to a good friend when he moved to a heavily wooded area.It was a workhorse tho!

KENT GABLE said:

Jake- My personal machete is made by Ontario Knife Co. here in the USA. It is 18" lg., saw tooth spine, black finish, handle guard and has served me well for about the past 5 or more years whacking weeds, briars & up to 2" scrub pine on some property I own down here in FL.

I DID have to sharpen it up when I first got it & had to surf around to find a nylon sheath but despite all the use & abuse I've given it, it sharpens up quickly with an oil stone.

I think Ontario Knives still makes their machetes here and in my opinion, the quality of Chinese steel is not up to the same quality of US and some European steel and therein lies the problem.

Permalink Reply by Shlomo ben Maved on January 5, 2012 at 14:24

Contact The Machete Specialists -- their name says it all.

staffPermalink Reply by Pat ChoKo on May 21, 2012 at 14:57

For around $30, you can't go wrong with a Condor Golok in 1075 steel!

Permalink Reply by Lee Smith on February 16, 2013 at 23:04

I have a woodsmans pal. If you go to there site they usually have some seconds pretty cheap. Back of my land is pretty overgrown. I got one and it works great.