Timber Rattler Jungle Beast Machete | 18 3/4" Stainless Steel Blade | Secure Wooden Handle | Stainless Steel Guard | Durable Nylon Sheath Included | 25" Overall Length

Wanting a machete that had a thicker blade and a hand guard was the main reason for my decision for this purchase. Upon receiving it I was pleased to see the quality is much nicer than one would need just to clear out some brush, etc. And was extremely pleased to find that the blade cutting edge was hallow ground. Very important in keeping the cutting edge sharp and providing a deeper "bite". As to the grade of steel, I would wish for better information. Time will tell on that.

Beautifully crafted and sharp!!!

Sooo...there's a few flaws. Nothing major, but there are flaws in the steel in a couple of places. The grinding or finish or something is messed up in a couple spots. However, the construction is solid. It came sharp and it looks really good. Guys, this is basically a short sword. It's called a machete, but it qualifies as a short sword in my opinion. The wood scales on the handles have gaps and differences in the profile size. Like I've already said a couple times, these minor flaws don't bother me and certainly don't take away from the functionality of the product. This thing's got chops. It's really fun to hold and swing around. I oiled it immediately after unboxing it because the blade looked dry and marked. The oil did away with the little marks right away and the thirsty steel polished right up to be nice and pretty. I think it's worth the price. Flaws, yes, but functional as a machete, short sword? Yes. The blade is thicker than your typical machete. I like it.

The Timber Rattler Machete is a pretty solid piece. For the price, it's a good deal. I wasn't looking for something I had to be careful using, I wanted a tool that I could put to hard use and not worry about it if I happened to break it. That said, I don't know if I could break it just chopping branches and brush. The grinding lines for the edge are not perfectly straight, and there are visible tool marks on the blade. But it's solid, quite sharp and hefty. The sheath is probably not the most durable, but will do to protect both the blade and my fingers. There is no play in the grips, although I did wrap them with grip tape since it felt like it would be a bit slippery if it got sweaty. Once I saw the first one, I ordered a second one as a backup. Happy with that one too!

This is a pretty good machete. Its stainless steel, the handle has a smooth finish and the blade is sharp out of the box. The sheath isn't the greatest is the only downside. The machete swings nicely, and has some weight to it. The spine is fairly thick and appears to be a well made blade, it's not flimsy like the cheap machetes.

If you're looking for a perfect, museum quality display piece, this probably isn't it. That said, it is very pretty, very solid, very sturdy, it might be the best machete I've ever held. The price wasn't very high, so the net result is very high value for the money paid for a top-quality product.

Haven't had a chance to use it yet but it's got good weight and the blade was pretty sharpen and got here. Blade had good thickness to it too so it should be durable.

Seems pretty legit as long as you're being honest for the price and what it is. Very minor unrefined finish but; A machete is designed to be abused. Whats important is its a hefty blade & appears to have a full tang. I'm slightly suspicious of the pointed tip as I could see it having potential to break off, but you shouldn't be swinging using the tip as the point of impact anyway so... Used a hoppes gun oil rag and she's good to go 4/5 stars

It was awesome and bigger then I thought

Overall, I'm very happy with the quality. It has some heft to it, and doesn't feel like a cheap blade. I was a little worried after reading some reviews that said it did not have a full-tang, but after some close inspection mine appears to be full-tang as advertised. I'll attach some close-up photos. The sheath strap has some frayed fabric on it, but it's not serious enough to warrant a return.