Passionate about making money that is. These guys are marketers and most of their products are overweight & over designed. For the best & most effective machete(s) the best advice is to get a Tramontina or an Imacasa. These cost about $20 to $30 USD including a sheath and if used correctly are less tiring & will last years.
Machetes are the real “survival “ blade. In rural Mexico like in most Latin American countries people used them as a multi tool. Their design varies depending on the region. No other blade beats the machete in the “All terrain “ category.
@@user-pi4su6je8p Is this the same logic that doesn't count Mexico as a part of North America? Puerto Rico is a part of Latin America but not South America.
I lived in various islands across French Polynesia for 2 years and you’re right, machete is king. I made a sheath out of an old watering line made from abs plastic, molded it over a gas stove. We kept them on our bikes for helping villagers farm, cut up fallen trees on the road from storms, cutting down coconuts and cutting them open for drinking (we typically used an axe for cutting open the more ripened brown coconuts as their shells are much thicker). Their versatility is very underrated.
I myself prefer the Parang style In my opinion nothing better then a thick spined front weighted piece of hand forged Indonesian steel. Give me that,and I don't need a Bushcraft knife,or an ax. Two for the price of one I say. But once again that's just my opinion. Can I get an A-man? :) LoL
Condor makes great knives/machete's my first one was the, Golok Machete, 14 in Blade made in El Salvador with 1075 High Carbon Steel and 5.88 mm Blade Thickness it cuts even small trees !!
Machete has always been my favorite tool for yard work over an axe but I didn’t realize there were so many! Or that there were quality machetes out there! Thanks joe for making machetes more awesome, ordered myself a condor amalgam!
When I was in Mexico and they used machetes for EVERYTHING. I watched them mow lawns, trim and shape bushes, and trim trees. The suckers were sharp too.
That is so true. My grandpa had his machete with him all the time. I think the reason americans like axes is because they lived in a region with a lot more beefy trees versus my grandpa who has lived in a less forest like area and more junglish area if that makes sense.
Jan Segundino I was hoping he would talk about the history in the Philippines in regards to Pekiti Tirsia Kali. The different types of people who would carry a blade. Like a typical peasant carrying a baston with a daga. A mountain man carrying a bolo and daga. The Spaniards invading with short swords. Espada y daga vs baston y daga. But I guess he is just an American who likes to whack bushes with machetes. I’ve always found a sarong very useful as well to apply strangulations.
Land surveyor for thirty years and I’ve cut miles of line through all sorts of bush. I’ve always used a Martin 28”. Great wood handle that I pitch up like a baseball bat, good strong steel that’s easy to sharpen and inexpensive so if I lose it it’s not a big deal to replace. I would highly recommend them.🐊
Joe Flowers here. I'm really sorry about my voice. Talking all day long for 3 days did a number on the vocal cords. I was popping cough drops like tic tacs. Next year its honey, lemon juice, and lots of water. Any other suggestions for keeping a voice at blade show?
I agree with the many posters here; I grew-up in the Philippines, and as a kid, as most kids -boys & girls alike who grew up in the jungles, mountains, & rice paddy farms, that is one of the first tool you learn to use. The ultimate survival multi-use tool in the jungle - from cutting, chopping, digging, butchering, etc....from clearing elephant grass to chopping bamboos, to making climbing notches on giant mango trees.....we never leave our homes without it.
I got my first machete in Costa Rica in the mid 90’s. It came with a beautiful tooled leather case. Raised a few eye brows with Canada customs on the way home. That’s when I decided no more tee shirt souvenirs. I have one from Cuba, Dominican Republic and Mexico. All with nice leather scabbards. They’ve all been used as intended on my five acre bush home grounds. Excellent tools.
Yeah my mum is from Trinidad and Tobago and she and her family had a machete as well, although she calls it a Cutlass (although in literal terms a cutlass is a type of sword whilst a machete is just a really large knife
I love machetes Joe. Your videos have helped me out. I have already purchased several Condor machetes that you have reviewed. Joe, thanks a million and please keep the videos comming.
I was on a surf trip in Costa Rica and watched a guy take a full grown tree down with a machete during the time it took me to have breakfast. With the right skills machetes are incredible.
This guy knows a lot about machetes. He has knowledge, experience and passion on them. He also gives some useful tips. You guys should invite more guys like him. BTW, I really want to see some knife banters about best slicers, best choppers, knife sharpening, knife using tips and philosophy of knife using
I'm with you all the way on the beauty, versatility, and utility of the machete, Joe! Whenever the "one-tool-option" discussion comes up, a machete is always my answer, because for millions of people worldwide, it IS the only tool. There is practically nothing you can't do with one, given practice.
Having bought and used Condor edge tools they have very soft steel , they are off my list forever. They do look good ,handle just fine,steel is very very soft......
I agree. They look very nice but the steel is terrible and they are too heavy to be a proper machete. The $15 Imacasa and Gavillons are the best and what the locals in South America use. Check out Machete Specialists for a great selection with good prices.
I’m pleasantly surprised. 1st I’ve seen such a variety of Machete. I have a few that diff enough from each other but now I know there’s many more out there for me to experience.
Cool video. I'm a Land Surveyor and we use these tools just about every day. I hate to say it but the Condor machetes I've seen didn't hold up well. I would guess that it was a heat treatment issue. The GI issue machetes work really well but the best I've seen so far is the Kershaw with the rubber grip and rigid sheath.
I used a machete almost every day, twelve hours a day, six and seven days a week for about two years. I used a pinch grip automatically. It was just natural for me. Now I find out that that is the proper way to use them. Cool! Thanks for sharing.
the filipino machete you shown belongs to province of ifugao, somewhere north of the archipelago. They called it pinahig nauntukan, usually mounted in a half open scabbard to prevent rusting bcuz the place is humid.its an edc for local folks.
Ex forest ranger from Argentina here. Must admit machetes are pretty much the only blade we used to carry and many of us had our own special ones, my special one is a cold steel latin 14" with a sabre guard. That thing will get any job done, perfect machete steel and performance and that guard keeps you safe from torns and stuff falling on top of you while also giving you the ability to grab the handle reaaaaally low on the handle and get really good swings with no need to worry about the machete flying anywere. Oh and yeah the curtesy edge is a real thing, many times you just have to file it and give it your own edge
3:00 the Condor Discord, I have that machete and let me tell you it's an absolute beast. I had a large 12" diameter tree branch break off in my front yard and I didn't have a chain saw. I used the machete to chop it into logs to haul away and it performed like a champ. It bit into the wood like an axe.
I guess Americans would think Ax but that’s definitely regional. Having grown up in south Louisiana machetes were very common. An ax isn’t worth crap in the majority of the swamp. Being stationed in several Central American countries throughout the 80’s the machete was standard in your packing list. Good video.
Axe is dangerous unless you have a clear area and solid footing. They need total balance of the whole body to transfer force efficiently. Totally different application too. Machete you can use with one hand leaning over obstacles while using your other hand to grip something to keep from falling over. I wouldn't swing an axe at branches over elbow height. That's what bow saws, pruning saws and machetes are for.
I used one for my dads garden. I used the machete to chop up tomato vines, corn stalks and other garden waste for the compost pile... Used a 2x12 piece of lumber for the cutting board...
Axes are good for us because we have alot of hard wood down in South America they have alot of soft wood either wouldn't do as well in the others environment.
I had the pleasure of meeting Joe about 14 years ago. He has done VERY well and gone a long way since then. He is THE man when it comes to the choppers.
Tramontina (Brazil) are the best you can get and probably one of the cheapest too! Usually for less than $20 you can get a 14/18” blade,that is light,cuts well and is sharp,holds an edge and is easy to sharpen!
Ryan Despain Why do they need background noise to talk over? Come in 5 minutes Before doors open or stay 5 minutes after doors close and do video in a quiet setting...
Good to know there is more than one "Machete maniac" out there .I too have quite a few in my collection and one is with me every time I go wandering you have pointed out a couple more I may have to get now like the Malgum or the Discord .Great vid as usual very informative .Thank you .
You led off with the only blade I would actually use to clear brush, and went downhill from there. I've swung a machete for a living for 35 years as a land surveying crew chief, so have a bit of experience. You are spot on that they are tools, and are multi faceted, and therefore lend themselves to specialization. No knocks on anything you have on the table, every one of them serves a purpose for the end user and a specific task, but nothing you showed past the first one, would be suitable for use in the Southeastern U.S. In my personal experience, longer is better, lighter is better, and two handed handles rule. In tight situations, one hand as the fulcrum and the other at the end of the handle as a lever will allow a lot of power in a very short swing radius. When you are burrowed up in a privet bush, trying to get that one limb that is in the way cut, is the difference between 2 seconds and digging out the Swiss Army knife, getting the saw blade to the front, and sawing away for 2 minutes. Take that first one, add 2 inches to the blade, and 4 inches to the handle, and now we are talking. Make it out of utility 1095 steel, and if you ever need a real world beta tester, I can be bribed with free stuff. Your observations at 5:40 are dead on, have never once used any blade that didn't have to be beveled with a mil bastard file (the only thing I have ever used to sharpen a machete) to get the correct working edge. I miss my Cornetta blades, will not say what I presently use, but will say it is a Brazilian style blade with a two handed grip, am on my 2nd in 3 years.
Great presentation guys. I’m looking for a machete (s) but need direction as to what would be best for my use. I must tell you I LOVE TOOLS! BUT ......... not sharp? Why bother. People often ask to borrow my gardening tools and the answer is NO. I keep my tools “shave your legs/face sharp”. These people do not like me much for this but I do not care. They just don’t get it. I have an amazing tool guy who can put any edge, point, bevel, whatever I want done on any tool I have/acquire but I would like to learn to do it myself. But that’s another skill. I use my tools for gardening: clearing, digging, pruning, cutting grasses,tree limbs, etc.. I am a petite female but strong. I love nothing more than clearing a space and creating a slice (haha) of green paradise. I am wanting something balanced, strong, easy to use, meaning I don’t want to have to soak my hands in ice at the end of the day, SHARP! Easy to sharpen, long lasting (not a cheaply) like brands I don’t want to offend, holds a sharp edge longer than two hits. I have small hands but don’t want to have to use a two handed machete. I would use it to cut tree limbs, thick rose stems, Bermuda grass, you name it, I’ll cut it. Love it! I could carry on but girls are so good at blabbing your head off. What say you? Also, I would like to learn axe throwing. Is that in your area os expertise? More knives. Love them. The right tool makes for easy work!😎
my absolute favorite is the Daikaiju machete from Condor that thing is a real monster, I've chopped down brush and small trees and it's really great for delimbing trees, much quicker than an axe or a chainsaw, also makes a satisfying "ping" everytime you hit something :D
I’ve tried, and own about every style of machete out there. The very best design I’ve found, and use to this day is similar to the one pictured on the video pic. It’s an old, 100-150 yr old plus corn, or cane knife that has been passed down through the family. Now, using this videos pic, the handle is bigger, the blade is wider, and the cut of the tip of the spine is angled back instead of forward. The cutting edge is also straight, without curve. This allows for a true chop, without slippage, or excessive grabbing. A very simple design, but the plantations and slaves who used them knew their shit !
Love my machetes. My Condor kukri was a beast out in the woods during a summer long camping trip. Used my cheap Walmart brand (made in China) machete to cut up a lightening struck (hardened) Black oak. And it stayed very sharp. Like to get a better quality machete eventually.
I am from Texas but I have hiked/trekked much of the Western US from desert to mountains, and I have carried machetes in the field since I was about 10 years old (in my 60s now). I am also a past knife dealer, and though my collection is smaller than Joe's, I have quite a few machetes, swords, and cross-overs in my collection. That last term I use for machetes that can double as a sword-like weapon or a sword that can double as a "working blade" like a machete. Discretion advised: many swords will not withstand the constant "abuse" machetes can, and many machetes would be cleaved in half by a good sword. I once heard/read a statement that "in North America you only need a 14" machete to cover virtually any bush(craft) task, short of felling a medium sized or larger tree". Machetes are NOT typically designed for chopping hard wood, so I cringe when I see UA-cam reviewers aggressively going after a hardwood limb with a machete or even a large knife. Use the proper tool, you idiots, such as a saw! That said, I usually carry a machete with a thicker than typical blade, and it does 80+% of what my axe would normally be used for, lightening the pack by a pound or more. I use an old (now out of production) Cold Steel 12" Spearpoint machete as my "large field knife". I keep a good edge on it, and it is light weight, tough, has the best grip I have ever held, and accomplishes all the jobs a heavier belt knife of similar size would. I prefer Condor Knife & Tool blades in recent years;; good qualite for the price and a wide selection of blade styles. A large blade of proper design can handle virtually all tasks of a smaller knife, but a smaller knife CANNOT handle the tasks of a larger knife or machete. Ideally you need two knives (at a minimum): a multifunctional Swiss Army knife and a machete. Your cutting needs are pretty much covered, unless you intend to build a log cabin!
Nice to see passionate expertise in a niche of certain tools like this
Boomer!
Passionate about making money that is. These guys are marketers and most of their products are overweight & over designed.
For the best & most effective machete(s) the best advice is to get a Tramontina or an Imacasa. These cost about $20 to $30 USD
including a sheath and if used correctly are less tiring & will last years.
I saw Alice’s weapon in this exhibition
Machetes are the real “survival “ blade. In rural Mexico like in most Latin American countries people used them as a multi tool. Their design varies depending on the region. No other blade beats the machete in the “All terrain “ category.
Cartels too.
Yep. They even dueled with them
In Puerto Rico is legal to walk with a machete
True, a machete lives in every truck of a rural area and in a lot of city trucks that see some rural lands from time to time.
@@ashesofhopesinabonfireofdr6341that is true
I am from Puerto Rico and machetes form a huge part of our culture just like the rest of South America
Collins machete, I still hunting one here in the USA 😝
Puerto Rico is the caribbean and therefore North America, not SA.
@@user-pi4su6je8p Is this the same logic that doesn't count Mexico as a part of North America? Puerto Rico is a part of Latin America but not South America.
People don't realize how important these tools are to Mexican and south American culture. Truly a multi use tool.
I hear MS 13 loves machetes
I lived in various islands across French Polynesia for 2 years and you’re right, machete is king. I made a sheath out of an old watering line made from abs plastic, molded it over a gas stove. We kept them on our bikes for helping villagers farm, cut up fallen trees on the road from storms, cutting down coconuts and cutting them open for drinking (we typically used an axe for cutting open the more ripened brown coconuts as their shells are much thicker). Their versatility is very underrated.
I used a machete once to do some repairs at a space station. Very handy tool to have around.
Spachete
That condor tool double handed one is beautiful, can see that sharp shiny edge met with the beautiful wood work.
I love Joe's passion! He brought some excellent energy to this episode. A good machete/kukri is something any outdoorsman should have!
A khukuri is not a machete though :)
you are correct! hence the slash!
I myself prefer the Parang style In my opinion nothing better then a thick spined front weighted piece of hand forged Indonesian steel. Give me that,and I don't need a Bushcraft knife,or an ax. Two for the price of one I say. But once again that's just my opinion. Can I get an A-man? :) LoL
Condor makes great knives/machete's my first one was the, Golok Machete, 14 in Blade made in El Salvador with 1075 High Carbon Steel and 5.88 mm Blade Thickness it cuts even small trees !!
@@davogifman542 I prefer the Parang too
Machete has always been my favorite tool for yard work over an axe but I didn’t realize there were so many! Or that there were quality machetes out there! Thanks joe for making machetes more awesome, ordered myself a condor amalgam!
When I was in Mexico and they used machetes for EVERYTHING. I watched them mow lawns, trim and shape bushes, and trim trees. The suckers were sharp too.
Man when u really know how to use and maintain a tool, its amazing the creative things you can do with a piece of sharp metal
sever heads too
That is so true. My grandpa had his machete with him all the time. I think the reason americans like axes is because they lived in a region with a lot more beefy trees versus my grandpa who has lived in a less forest like area and more junglish area if that makes sense.
@@nickg7498 that makes total sense. I was blown away by their skills.
Proudly from philippines here good to see people appreciate our history
Jan Segundino I was hoping he would talk about the history in the Philippines in regards to Pekiti Tirsia Kali. The different types of people who would carry a blade. Like a typical peasant carrying a baston with a daga. A mountain man carrying a bolo and daga. The Spaniards invading with short swords. Espada y daga vs baston y daga. But I guess he is just an American who likes to whack bushes with machetes. I’ve always found a sarong very useful as well to apply strangulations.
I have a Philippine machete
Land surveyor for thirty years and I’ve cut miles of line through all sorts of bush. I’ve always used a Martin 28”. Great wood handle that I pitch up like a baseball bat, good strong steel that’s easy to sharpen and inexpensive so if I lose it it’s not a big deal to replace. I would highly recommend them.🐊
Joe Flower is one of the coolest guy I've seen on bladeshow. That amalgam looks like a winner.
Joe Flowers here. I'm really sorry about my voice. Talking all day long for 3 days did a number on the vocal cords. I was popping cough drops like tic tacs. Next year its honey, lemon juice, and lots of water. Any other suggestions for keeping a voice at blade show?
bushcraftglobal you did a great job anyway
You know your stuff Joe. Your voice was fine.
Good job Joe, its incredible how uninformed Americans are about machete's and their awesome abilites, too many rambo movies i guess....
thats for grizzly raper
Please make more Machete videos, Joe! You were awesome to listen to.
Please do a part 2 talking about machetes. Cause that is a underated tool and there are a lack of comparision videos like this on internet.
I agree with the many posters here; I grew-up in the Philippines, and as a kid, as most kids -boys & girls alike who grew up in the jungles, mountains, & rice paddy farms, that is one of the first tool you learn to use. The ultimate survival multi-use tool in the jungle - from cutting, chopping, digging, butchering, etc....from clearing elephant grass to chopping bamboos, to making climbing notches on giant mango trees.....we never leave our homes without it.
Joe Flowers is just an awesome dude. Love this guy.
Finally someone who wants to be interviewed this guy is great
Joe, I was born and raised in the Amazon basin/peru, love my machetes.
Puerto Rican here. Machetes are probably our most iconic and important tool, and after Hurricane Maria that was in full display.
This man is the best. Machete designer
The most interesting interview I've seen BHQ make...Joe Flowers is the man...
I got my first machete in Costa Rica in the mid 90’s. It came with a beautiful tooled leather case. Raised a few eye brows with Canada customs on the way home. That’s when I decided no more tee shirt souvenirs. I have one from Cuba, Dominican Republic and Mexico. All with nice leather scabbards. They’ve all been used as intended on my five acre bush home grounds. Excellent tools.
I have one made in the Philippines from an old Jeep leaf spring and a cut tire handle. It’s one of my most prized possessions easily.
I was raised in Barbados, where everybody and their grandma owns a machete. Of course here we call it a Collins or cutlass lol
What do you call a cutlass?
@@samnottheotherone4363 Sword idk. Probably still cutlass lol. Many many meanings to one word
Yeah my mum is from Trinidad and Tobago and she and her family had a machete as well, although she calls it a Cutlass (although in literal terms a cutlass is a type of sword whilst a machete is just a really large knife
I love machetes Joe. Your videos have helped me out. I have already purchased several Condor machetes that you have reviewed. Joe, thanks a million and please keep the videos comming.
Funny, just today I watched a couple of Joe's old videos on how to use machetes and big knifes.
I love macetti! Working on designs for Australian conditions!
joe flowers is great, always enjoyed his shot show interviews for condor
I was on a surf trip in Costa Rica and watched a guy take a full grown tree down with a machete during the time it took me to have breakfast. With the right skills machetes are incredible.
You're an interesting man Joe Flowers. Thank you sir for the video.
This guy knows a lot about machetes. He has knowledge, experience and passion on them. He also gives some useful tips. You guys should invite more guys like him. BTW, I really want to see some knife banters about best slicers, best choppers, knife sharpening, knife using tips and philosophy of knife using
I'm with you all the way on the beauty, versatility, and utility of the machete, Joe! Whenever the "one-tool-option" discussion comes up, a machete is always my answer, because for millions of people worldwide, it IS the only tool. There is practically nothing you can't do with one, given practice.
The guy got some crazy story for every day of the week!
Joe is always a welcome treat.
Having bought and used Condor edge tools they have very soft steel , they are off my list forever. They do look good ,handle just fine,steel is very very soft......
I agree. They look very nice but the steel is terrible and they are too heavy to be a proper machete. The $15 Imacasa and Gavillons are the best and what the locals in South America use. Check out Machete Specialists for a great selection with good prices.
Excellent discussion. I have new respect for the Collins machete my dad gave me.
Great Video and Joe "Zill" Flowers is the BEST out there!
Would love to meet Joe! His passion for machetes is so genuine it makes me want to get more into them!
I LOVE CONDOR MACHETES!
I LOVE TOPS KNIVES!
I’m pleasantly surprised. 1st I’ve seen such a variety of Machete. I have a few that diff enough from each other but now I know there’s many more out there for me to experience.
Amazing!! Love all these machetes.
Fantastic list of quality blades 💪💪💪✌️✌️✌️👍👍👍
One of the best knife banters so far. Joe Flowers is an interesting guy!
I need to know more about machete fishing; holy smokes!
This guy is really interesting. Great work
7ali7 Joe Flowers was just interviewed on the Ernest Emerson podcast, very interesting dude.
Cool video. I'm a Land Surveyor and we use these tools just about every day. I hate to say it but the Condor machetes I've seen didn't hold up well. I would guess that it was a heat treatment issue. The GI issue machetes work really well but the best I've seen so far is the Kershaw with the rubber grip and rigid sheath.
I used a machete almost every day, twelve hours a day, six and seven days a week for about two years. I used a pinch grip automatically. It was just natural for me. Now I find out that that is the proper way to use them.
Cool!
Thanks for sharing.
Great video Joe flowers stole the show
the filipino machete you shown belongs to province of ifugao, somewhere north of the archipelago. They called it pinahig nauntukan, usually mounted in a half open scabbard to prevent rusting bcuz the place is humid.its an edc for local folks.
Gotta love Joe Flowers!
That stick trick is mind blowing
Let me say this, somehow this appeared on my recommendations but I was thinking on a place where I will need a doble h machete I love it
Nice contrast having someone who actually has knowledge on the products they sell rather than featuring a gimmick-peddler like that other guy.
wak hipster with no clue
Ex forest ranger from Argentina here. Must admit machetes are pretty much the only blade we used to carry and many of us had our own special ones, my special one is a cold steel latin 14" with a sabre guard. That thing will get any job done, perfect machete steel and performance and that guard keeps you safe from torns and stuff falling on top of you while also giving you the ability to grab the handle reaaaaally low on the handle and get really good swings with no need to worry about the machete flying anywere. Oh and yeah the curtesy edge is a real thing, many times you just have to file it and give it your own edge
Really want to give a kukri a shot tho, those things look sexy, tough and choppy
Machete are just amazing
3:00 the Condor Discord, I have that machete and let me tell you it's an absolute beast. I had a large 12" diameter tree branch break off in my front yard and I didn't have a chain saw. I used the machete to chop it into logs to haul away and it performed like a champ. It bit into the wood like an axe.
Yeah boi, they work. Just remeber to wake up running in the morning boi.
Look forward to your book Joe.
I guess Americans would think Ax but that’s definitely regional. Having grown up in south Louisiana machetes were very common. An ax isn’t worth crap in the majority of the swamp.
Being stationed in several Central American countries throughout the 80’s the machete was standard in your packing list.
Good video.
Axe is dangerous unless you have a clear area and solid footing. They need total balance of the whole body to transfer force efficiently. Totally different application too. Machete you can use with one hand leaning over obstacles while using your other hand to grip something to keep from falling over.
I wouldn't swing an axe at branches over elbow height. That's what bow saws, pruning saws and machetes are for.
I used one for my dads garden. I used the machete to chop up tomato vines, corn stalks and other garden waste for the compost pile... Used a 2x12 piece of lumber for the cutting board...
My uncle still has his :)
Axes are good for us because we have alot of hard wood down in South America they have alot of soft wood either wouldn't do as well in the others environment.
True historically in southern swamp areas of people would use are machete. usually the sugar cane shape designs.
I had the pleasure of meeting Joe about 14 years ago.
He has done VERY well and gone a long way since then.
He is THE man when it comes to the choppers.
Flowers is the man!
Does that mean that the other guy is the woman?
Knife Machetes are King👑!😊
Ugh, more blade show and survival 😥 ( change it up!! )
Mr. Flowers is very knowledgeable
When the expert opinion is "It's cool to feel like conan", You have me sold brother.
Joe Flowers is cool. Good video thanks
1.) 1:49 "Makara", by Condor
2.) 2:29 "Discord", by Condor
3.) 3:37 "Malgum", by Condor
4.) 4:15 "Warlock", by Condor
5.) 4:19 "Big Leaf", Matt from Dual Surv
6.) 6:08 ".230 Machete" , By Tops
7.) 7:25 Native Filipino
8.) 8:26 Grass Machete
9.) 9:30 Butcher, by Condor
Thank you for your service. 07
Take one of those to beat on Xi, he deserves a good beating
The micara machete is a real nice looking blade. I would love that
Tramontina (Brazil) are the best you can get and probably one of the cheapest too! Usually for less than $20 you can get a 14/18” blade,that is light,cuts well and is sharp,holds an edge and is easy to sharpen!
I am southamerican and I never leave home without my machete... it is used for everything, it is like our swiss army knife...
Never thought I would hate blade show videos...
Ryan Despain
Why do they need background noise to talk over?
Come in 5 minutes Before doors open or stay 5 minutes after doors close and do video in a quiet setting...
I owned an (IT) business for 12 years. I fixed many systems with a machete. Fixed for good.
Thanks for mentioning Costa Rica I was amazed to hear that you know machete de suelo great tool for grass.
Good to know there is more than one "Machete maniac" out there .I too have quite a few in my collection and one is with me every time I go wandering you have pointed out a couple more I may have to get now like the Malgum or the Discord .Great vid as usual very informative .Thank you .
I FREAKIN' 💜 machetes. 😍
You led off with the only blade I would actually use to clear brush, and went downhill from there.
I've swung a machete for a living for 35 years as a land surveying crew chief, so have a bit of experience. You are spot on that they are tools, and are multi faceted, and therefore lend themselves to specialization. No knocks on anything you have on the table, every one of them serves a purpose for the end user and a specific task, but nothing you showed past the first one, would be suitable for use in the Southeastern U.S.
In my personal experience, longer is better, lighter is better, and two handed handles rule. In tight situations, one hand as the fulcrum and the other at the end of the handle as a lever will allow a lot of power in a very short swing radius. When you are burrowed up in a privet bush, trying to get that one limb that is in the way cut, is the difference between 2 seconds and digging out the Swiss Army knife, getting the saw blade to the front, and sawing away for 2 minutes.
Take that first one, add 2 inches to the blade, and 4 inches to the handle, and now we are talking. Make it out of utility 1095 steel, and if you ever need a real world beta tester, I can be bribed with free stuff.
Your observations at 5:40 are dead on, have never once used any blade that didn't have to be beveled with a mil bastard file (the only thing I have ever used to sharpen a machete) to get the correct working edge. I miss my Cornetta blades, will not say what I presently use, but will say it is a Brazilian style blade with a two handed grip, am on my 2nd in 3 years.
Great presentation guys. I’m looking for a machete (s) but need direction as to what would be best for my use. I must tell you I LOVE TOOLS! BUT ......... not sharp? Why bother. People often ask to borrow my gardening tools and the answer is NO. I keep my tools “shave your legs/face sharp”. These people do not like me much for this but I do not care. They just don’t get it. I have an amazing tool guy who can put any edge, point, bevel, whatever I want done on any tool I have/acquire but I would like to learn to do it myself. But that’s another skill. I use my tools for gardening: clearing, digging, pruning, cutting grasses,tree limbs, etc.. I am a petite female but strong. I love nothing more than clearing a space and creating a slice (haha) of green paradise. I am wanting something balanced, strong, easy to use, meaning I don’t want to have to soak my hands in ice at the end of the day, SHARP! Easy to sharpen, long lasting (not a cheaply) like brands I don’t want to offend, holds a sharp edge longer than two hits. I have small hands but don’t want to have to use a two handed machete. I would use it to cut tree limbs, thick rose stems, Bermuda grass, you name it, I’ll cut it. Love it! I could carry on but girls are so good at blabbing your head off. What say you? Also, I would like to learn axe throwing. Is that in your area os expertise? More knives. Love them. The right tool makes for easy work!😎
aw man these guys are awesome
Nice collection..all looking deadly
I love machetes an katanas an axes an pretty much every single weapon
I've had and - abused - his Eco parang for about 4 years, love that thing.
The tops looks really nice
my absolute favorite is the Daikaiju machete from Condor
that thing is a real monster, I've chopped down brush and small trees and it's really great for delimbing trees, much quicker than an axe or a chainsaw, also makes a satisfying "ping" everytime you hit something :D
I’ve tried, and own about every style of machete out there. The very best design I’ve found, and use to this day is similar to the one pictured on the video pic. It’s an old, 100-150 yr old plus corn, or cane knife that has been passed down through the family. Now, using this videos pic, the handle is bigger, the blade is wider, and the cut of the tip of the spine is angled back instead of forward. The cutting edge is also straight, without curve. This allows for a true chop, without slippage, or excessive grabbing. A very simple design, but the plantations and slaves who used them knew their shit !
I live out here on the big island and use a machete everyday!
Africa is all so Machete territory. I have a CRKT Chanceinghell & Halfachance as well as the Ka-bar kukri.
the engineer bolo machete is awesome!
I enjoyed this - learned a few things. Good job.
I don’t think I’ve ever watched an interview with Joe Flowers and not been entertained.
I live in Tropical Australia and we use the Machete a lot
I would have loved to hear nim talk about the connection between shape and use.
i love my machetes they will split knotless wood and buildes shelters like no other
Joe is my spirit animal…. Also machetes rock in North America also if you get the right type.
Yah Condor!! Hecho en El Salvador.
I do have a passion for it cuz my grandfather used to have a machete and he let me use it all the time he had it from the US Army
That is my flaver machete 1:43
Oh my god !!! I love these !!!!!
Love my machetes.
My Condor kukri was a beast out in the woods during a summer long camping trip.
Used my cheap Walmart brand (made in China) machete to cut up a lightening struck (hardened) Black oak. And it stayed very sharp. Like to get a better quality machete eventually.
Bought a Tops machete .230 last week! Fkn nice!
great informative vid. thanks.
I am from Texas but I have hiked/trekked much of the Western US from desert to mountains, and I have carried machetes in the field since I was about 10 years old (in my 60s now). I am also a past knife dealer, and though my collection is smaller than Joe's, I have quite a few machetes, swords, and cross-overs in my collection. That last term I use for machetes that can double as a sword-like weapon or a sword that can double as a "working blade" like a machete. Discretion advised: many swords will not withstand the constant "abuse" machetes can, and many machetes would be cleaved in half by a good sword.
I once heard/read a statement that "in North America you only need a 14" machete to cover virtually any bush(craft) task, short of felling a medium sized or larger tree". Machetes are NOT typically designed for chopping hard wood, so I cringe when I see UA-cam reviewers aggressively going after a hardwood limb with a machete or even a large knife. Use the proper tool, you idiots, such as a saw! That said, I usually carry a machete with a thicker than typical blade, and it does 80+% of what my axe would normally be used for, lightening the pack by a pound or more. I use an old (now out of production) Cold Steel 12" Spearpoint machete as my "large field knife". I keep a good edge on it, and it is light weight, tough, has the best grip I have ever held, and accomplishes all the jobs a heavier belt knife of similar size would. I prefer Condor Knife & Tool blades in recent years;; good qualite for the price and a wide selection of blade styles.
A large blade of proper design can handle virtually all tasks of a smaller knife, but a smaller knife CANNOT handle the tasks of a larger knife or machete. Ideally you need two knives (at a minimum): a multifunctional Swiss Army knife and a machete. Your cutting needs are pretty much covered, unless you intend to build a log cabin!
Joe Flowers is not a name I expect to see from a guy who has some of the sharpest,deadliest, and practical people hackers out there.