{"id":7080,"date":"2022-07-06T16:10:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T20:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/?p=7080"},"modified":"2023-10-04T06:31:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T10:31:47","slug":"tramontina-18-machete-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/tramontina-18-machete-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Tramontina 18\u201d Machete Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_b7e522-48.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_b7e522-48 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:1000px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_b7e522-48.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_b7e522-48 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_b7e522-48 figure{max-width:1000px;}.kb-image_b7e522-48 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_b7e522-48 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_b7e522-48 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_b7e522-48\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tramontina-18-Machete-Review-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-7082\" width=\"1005\" height=\"754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tramontina-18-Machete-Review-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tramontina-18-Machete-Review-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tramontina-18-Machete-Review-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tramontina-18-Machete-Review-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tramontina-18-Machete-Review-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Tramontina-18-Machete-Review-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1005px) 100vw, 1005px\" \/><\/div><figcaption><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Ra9gAB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check The Price Of The Tramontina 18\u201d Machete<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Today We Review The Tramontina 18\u201d Machete<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Can Skip The Reading And Just <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Ra9gAB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy It<\/a>, Trust Us!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve often thought about trying to put together a list of the best machetes under $20. And who knows\u2014we might do that someday. The problem I keep running into is, it would be a pretty short list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It simply isn\u2019t easy to find a really good machete under $20. But if a list like that ever comes out, you can bet that the Tramontina 18\u201d Machete will be on it. This machete impressed me right away with its comfort and build quality, and considering it often goes for as little as $15, it\u2019s almost impossible to see it as a bad investment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it perfect? No. But if you\u2019re on the hunt for a sturdy, workhorse blade that won\u2019t break the bank, I would definitely call the Tramontina Machete a strong contender.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/what-are-the-different-types-of-machetes\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6905\">Read: What Are The Different Types of Machetes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_c6238c-55.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_c6238c-55 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_c6238c-55.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_c6238c-55 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_c6238c-55 figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_c6238c-55 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_c6238c-55 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_c6238c-55 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_c6238c-55\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/18-machete-review-tramotina.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-7087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/18-machete-review-tramotina.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/18-machete-review-tramotina-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/18-machete-review-tramotina-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/18-machete-review-tramotina-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/18-machete-review-tramotina-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/18-machete-review-tramotina-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tramontina Machete: First Impressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tramontina Machete feels well balanced, stable and sturdy right out of the box. The handle fits my hand well, and there\u2019s something appealingly bare-bones and simple about the entire design. I wouldn\u2019t say it\u2019s terribly sharp at first, but it does take a keen edge quite easily. \u201cMade in Brazil\u201d is stamped on the blade just above the grip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tramontina is, in fact, a Brazilian company that makes a dizzying array of items. They make kitchen cutlery, pots and pans, toys, tools, appliances, furniture, and literally thousands of other products. Tramontina was founded in 1911 and has become one of the largest companies in Brazil.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My understanding is that you can order a Tramontina 18\u201d Machete machete with a sheath, but mine did not come with one. Considering the rock-bottom price tag on this thing, I\u2019m not surprised that it came unsheathed, though I might consider ordering one separately in the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Measurements and Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tramontina Machete has an 18-inch blade and measures 23 inches from end to end. It weighs just about 1.2 pounds, which has some good heft to it, but is still fairly lightweight for a machete of this size.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thickness of the blade is 2.2 mm at the base, and it\u2019s made of SAE 1070 High Carbon steel with a flat grind. The handle is wood, but what kind of wood is anybody\u2019s guess. Many listings refer to it simply as a \u201cnatural color hardwood handle.\u201d The blade has a full tang that is held in the one-piece wood handle by three rivets.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_ab5adc-ed.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_ab5adc-ed .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_ab5adc-ed.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_ab5adc-ed .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_ab5adc-ed figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_ab5adc-ed .image-is-svg, .kb-image_ab5adc-ed .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_ab5adc-ed .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_ab5adc-ed\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chopping-tramotina-18-machete-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-7090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chopping-tramotina-18-machete-1-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chopping-tramotina-18-machete-1-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chopping-tramotina-18-machete-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chopping-tramotina-18-machete-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chopping-tramotina-18-machete-1-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/chopping-tramotina-18-machete-1-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blade Sharpness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As I said upfront, there\u2019s nothing very impressive about the sharpness of the Tramontina blade right out of the box. That being said, with a fairly minimal amount of effort, I was able to hone the edge to near shaving-sharpness. After being sharpened, it cuts through weeds and small branches with ease, and seems to have good edge retention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, repeated sharpening is going to be necessary, as would be the case with pretty much any blade subjected to the kind of wear-and-tear a machete sustains.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SAE 1070 High Carbon steel used to make the blade is a pretty common grade of steel used for everything from garden tools to railroad rails. It\u2019s mostly known for its excellent strength and wear resistance. It also has the ability to spring and flex just a bit, which is a good quality for a machete to have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This steel also has pretty good corrosion resistance, at least by carbon steel standards, and the portion of the blade above the grind also appears to have a protective coating. Even so, it\u2019s important to remember that this isn\u2019t stainless steel; it will rust if exposed to water for long periods of time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The grind of the Tramontina is a bit curious. It appears to be a somewhat asymmetrical flat grind. I can\u2019t say whether that asymmetry is intentional, or some kind of design fluke, but it doesn\u2019t hinder the performance in any way. The grind also stops about an inch and a half below the end of the machete, leaving the very tip unsharpened.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_26c0c3-40.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_26c0c3-40 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_26c0c3-40.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_26c0c3-40 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_26c0c3-40 figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_26c0c3-40 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_26c0c3-40 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_26c0c3-40 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_26c0c3-40\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/long-term-review-tramontina-machete-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-7085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/long-term-review-tramontina-machete-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/long-term-review-tramontina-machete-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/long-term-review-tramontina-machete-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/long-term-review-tramontina-machete-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/long-term-review-tramontina-machete-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/long-term-review-tramontina-machete-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Handle and Grip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve read other reviews that spoke negatively about the Tramontina Machete\u2019s handle, but I\u2019ve found it comfortable and easy to grip despite its basic design. The wood is smooth and nicely beveled, and although there isn\u2019t any grip texture to speak of, I find that it still holds well even in wet conditions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve used this machete quite a bit, and had no problem with \u201chot spots\u201d developing. If I have one small quibble with the handle, it\u2019s that the scales aren\u2019t quite flush with the tang. One of the first things I did after I got this machete was sanding down the back of the handle to make it even with the tang. It was asmall amount of effort for a significant improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The handle of the Tramontina Machete does not have a lanyard hole, and because of the full tang, drilling one isn\u2019t an option. Personally, I\u2019m not a big lanyard guy, so I don\u2019t consider that to be an issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_10f14b-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_10f14b-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_10f14b-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}#kt-layout-id_10f14b-49 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_10f14b-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_10f14b-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_10f14b-49\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_10f14b-49\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_9986d9-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_9986d9-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_9986d9-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_9986d9-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_9986d9-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_9986d9-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_9986d9-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_9986d9-03{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_9986d9-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_9986d9-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_9986d9-03\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/before-machete-clearing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/before-machete-clearing.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/before-machete-clearing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/before-machete-clearing-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Before Clearing Brush<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_41c299-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_41c299-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_41c299-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_41c299-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_41c299-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_41c299-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_41c299-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_41c299-c9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_41c299-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_41c299-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-2 kadence-column_41c299-c9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/after-machete-clearing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/after-machete-clearing.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/after-machete-clearing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/after-machete-clearing-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">After Brush Clearing<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using the Tramontina 18\u201d Machete<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After putting the Tramontina 18\u201d Machete to the test, cutting everything from tall grass to firewood, I find that it\u2019s a surprisingly versatile and well-rounded machete. Given its size, flexibility and the thinness of the blade, this is definitely a tool that I favor for lighter-duty cutting as opposed to heavy chopping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The blade of the Tramontina has a nice belly to it which, once sharpened, allows it to glide easily through weeds and brush, essentially pulling the plant matter along the blade as it goes. It also makes quick work of wood up to 2\u201d or 3\u201d thick.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For jobs tougher than that, there are more suitable tools. If I wanted to baton firewood, for example, I\u2019d rather have something like the <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/kershaw-camp-10-long-term-review\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4567\">Kershaw Camp 10<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/schrade-makhaira-priscilla-brush-sword-review\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4682\">Schrade Brush Sword<\/a>. But the Tramontina is an excellent tool for garden work, <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/best-machetes-for-clearing-brush\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3388\">trail maintenance<\/a>, and all kinds of landscaping chores.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_f3e916-40.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_f3e916-40 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_f3e916-40.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_f3e916-40 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_f3e916-40 figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_f3e916-40 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_f3e916-40 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_f3e916-40 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_f3e916-40\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/best-machete-under-20-tramotina.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-7092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/best-machete-under-20-tramotina.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/best-machete-under-20-tramotina-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/best-machete-under-20-tramotina-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/best-machete-under-20-tramotina-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/best-machete-under-20-tramotina-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/best-machete-under-20-tramotina-800x601.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts on the Tramontina Machete<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve tested out quite a few machetes, and the one that the Tramontina keeps reminding me of is the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3bQf8i6\" target=\"_blank\">Corona 18\u201d Machete<\/a>, which I picked up and reviewed last year. I <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/corona-ergohandle-18-machete-review\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5145\">wrote about the Corona Machete<\/a> quite favorably at the time, but having now spent some time with the Tramontina\u2014which is of an almost identical size and shape\u2014I find myself favoring the latter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/corona-ergohandle-18-machete-review\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5145\">Read The Corona Machete Review Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The blade of the Tramontina 18\u201d Machete is ever-so-slightly thicker and heavier than the Corona\u2019s but it still has just the right amount of flex. That just-right level of flexibility makes it easy to wield and control, and the well-weighted blade is balanced in such a way that you can swing it repeatedly over the course of a long work day without totally wearing yourself out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And hey, even though the Tramontina Machete wasn\u2019t as sharp as I\u2019d like it to be at first, the SAE 1070 steel both retains an edge well and is easy to sharpen. The lack of an edge near the tip of the blade is a bit of a puzzler, but ultimately not an issue that detracts from the function of the machete.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tramontina is an all-around great tool for an assortment of outdoor jobs that involve cutting, clearing, hacking and slicing weeds, shrubs and small trees. 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