The idea behind the Gerber Versafix is to provide the advantages of both a camp knife and a machete in one package. At a glance, I’d say they’ve succeeded. Bigger than your average bushcraft knife and smaller than your average machete, the Versafix threads that needle nicely.
I picked up a Tops Machete .230 in the hope that it would be the ultimate slashing and chopping tool. And while I perhaps wouldn’t go quite that far after putting it to the test, I have to say that this really is a premium machete, and one that I’m very impressed with.
The term “machete” comes from the Spanish word for sledgehammer, and while any machete can make it through bushes and branches, heavy-duty machetes have all the wrecking power of this tool due to their unparalleled size, weight, and power. A heavy duty machete differs from a regular machete in that it’s meant to be more…
The earliest known machete may have come from Ancient Greece or China, with the Greeks using a kopi, a very similar tool, and the Chinese using the dao. However, European armies, throughout multiple centuries, have also used swords that resemble machetes. The modern manufacture of machetes likely originated in 1826 in Collinsville, Connecticut.
The Golok is a big, bad blade and I was eager to see what it could do. So, stay a little longer while I share my hands-on review of the Golok machete by Condor!
It’s not all bad news when it comes to the Cold Steel Bolo Machete. Today is the day we’re forced to put our money where our mouth is.
We review a lot of machetes here at Tech Writer. That’s because we LOVE machetes! Small ones, big ones, two handed ones, cheap ones, expensive ones, you name it. Where else can you get such a practical, wicked-looking (and typically inexpensive) mini sword that can do so much? There is just something about a machete….
Today We Review The Tramontina 18” Machete You Can Skip The Reading And Just Buy It, Trust Us! I’ve often thought about trying to put together a list of the best machetes under $20. And who knows—we might do that someday. The problem I keep running into is, it would be a pretty short list. …
What is a machete? A machete is a large, sharp knife that is used for chopping and slicing. It is often used to clear brush or cut through dense vegetation. Machetes are found in many different sizes and styles, making them versatile tools for a variety of tasks. What size Machete do I need? Machetes…
Machetes – everyone has seen them in movies and likely has one stashed away somewhere in their home, just in case. But what are machetes, and what are they used for? Who needs one and when? A machete is a sizable, cleaver-like, chopping instrument commonly used for agricultural activities like cutting sugar cane and/or hacking…
Quick Overview: First and foremost, the Weyland Kukri Machete looks better in person than it does on Amazon. I bought it on a whim to see what you get for $35 and was blown away. For the money it’s a great performer. It even is better than may kukri I’ve tried that cost twice as…
We test out the CRKT tactical kukri and decide if it’s worth the asking price. It’s a crowded field with many options.
The Corona brand has been making garden tools since the 1920s. They make saws, shovels, garden clippers, tree pruners—you name it—and their Corona Clipper machetes are among the more popular items in their product line. I’ve used them extensively and found them to be exactly the right tool for certain tasks. For other tasks, not…
Today we field test the Schrade Priscilla Brush Sword. What can this machete from Schrade do in the woods?
The first word that comes to mind when one holds the Kershaw Camp 10 isn’t “knife,” it’s “machete.” This is a blade designed not for delicate slicing and carving, but for breaking down firewood and hacking through underbrush.
Machetes are one of the oldest types of tools that mankind has been using, and this is one of the reasons we see so many different styles out there. Early civilizations developed their own unique design based on their environment.
