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…
You have One Tool: Hatchet vs Machete Being prepared is important. We have all of our basic tools ready to go with us wherever we go, but sometimes we need something a little extra just in case. We need something that we can carry, that doesn’t take up too much room and that can be…
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.
I have been a huge fan of Condor knives ever since I picked up a Condor Bushlore several years ago. Today, we are going to do a long-term review of the Condor Atrox and see what it can do for you. I can save you the time if you aren’t interested in reading details…this knife…
All of the great blades throughout history have one thing in common: they have great stories attached to them. From the katana sword of Japan to the Bowie knife of the Wild West, getting to know the history of your blade is one of the most satisfying parts of owning one.