Machete with Saw, 16.5 In Machetes for Bushcraft, Outdoor Hiking, Garden Cutting Trees and Yard Work, Ergonomic No-Slip Handle with Sheath

Great machete the handle is very comfortable! Also I love how the blade is sharp on one side and ridged on the other great for multi use!

Came very dull

Works great to cut weeds and small trees that are too thick for my weed wacker. If the blade won't cut them, the saw side will. I first thought it might me too light, but it cuts fine. The handle allows a good grip. It does what I want it to do.

I frequently use a machete around the farm and have used a number of styles of them over the years. The type of machete that is comfortable for an individual can vary greatly depending on your own size, strength, types of job you use it for and even how much room you have to swing and work with it. I have used this machete several times now to chop off cedar limbs, small tree limbs, wild rose bushes and a few poison ivy vines growing up my trees. At about .080” thick and 290 grams or 10 ¼ oz I would consider this a lightweight machete good for light work or those who just can’t tolerate swinging a full-size machete. I found I frequently had to use multiple swings to cut off some limbs. I personally prefer a little more heft and length, so for those who need a heavier duty machete this one is probably not for you. If you have the stamina to swing it, I would look at something at least 16 oz or more and at least 18” long and a thicker blade. My favorite machete is about 22” long and weights in at about 24 oz. The added weight will give you a lot more chopping power to snip off a limb with a single swipe instead of having to hit it 2 or 3 times with a light machete. The longer the machete, the further away it keeps your hand and arm from sharp briars and thorns and it can save a lot of bending over to reach something down low. I like: The machete came sharp and has stayed sharp so far Full tang Stainless steel Grip is comfortable and secure Weight is reasonable The saw cuts well The sheath seems well made but I notice that it is very difficult to slide the blade in without the saw tooth protector on. Concern: The saw is sharp which is good but I wish it had a better protector you could slide onto it to protect yourself from those sharp teeth when you don’t need them. You have to be very careful sliding on the thin little saw blade protector that came with this, it would be very easy to slip and get cut just trying to put it on. I am not really sure this protector is even meant to be reused. Please be careful.

Light, sharp, and the saw side works well. Handle very ergonomic.

I purchased it to help me clear out some brush in the backyard. It is durable and worth the price.

Not sharpened at all.

My comments reflect that this serrated machete is intended for homeowner yard use. I will not be blazing trails in forests. The tool is a nice addition to my tool cart. I did not realize how much it would complement my previous machete, which has only a smooth-blade. This tool has a smooth side and a serrated side. I used the serrated edge to chop/saw some small branches. It was okay, but left a rough edge. In the yard, I prefer loppers, to get a smoother, less damaging cut. At some point in the distant future, I will have to learn how to sharpen a serrated blade. A bit of plastic protected the blade in the sheath during shipping. It is so narrow, I will not be able to re-use it. The serrations catch when I pull the tool from the sheath. Sometimes they catch a lot, sometimes not much at all. Doesn’t matter which way I insert the tool, the teeth catch on the sheath just a bit. The cut-resistant gloves (level 5) are a nice inclusion. They may stop cuts. They did not stop all thorns and stickers in the vegetation I attacked today. For my lightweight home yard use, the blade feels solid. The polypropylene handle did not slip in my hands. Rating: good My scale: 5 star = excellent (or has a special feature), 4 star = good/ very good (does what it should), 3 star = average (or has a minor flaw), 2 star = below average (multiple flaws or does not perform its function well), 1 star = avoid (does not fulfill its mission). I rarely use the term ‘perfect’ and I rarely assign 5 stars.