ESTWING Machete

Got it yesterday and tried it out today. It’s well built but surprisingly comfortable in the hand and not taxing to use. Mine was sharp out of the box and cut well but, you always need to sharpen tools anyways so the “out of the box sharp” is more of a convenience for me. I really like the sturdy plastic insert in the sheath - it’s quite thick and I feel like it will make the sheath last a lot longer. I’ve had my Estwing hammer for over 25 years and when I bought my son a hammer it was Estwing. This machete feels like it will live up to its legacy.

Absolutely efficient tool, provisions are limited, 12" blade works well. Completion would be the option of 12", 16", or 20" blade.

Definitely good value for the money, the edge was full n I had to hit it with my sharpening stone but it’s nice and sharp now and hasn’t lost the edge at all, perfect size after I broke my Chinese steel machete and I already put the durability to the test and it passed, it will cut what you need it too, the weight is perfect and the handle is fantastic giving you almost zero shock so you can swing for days. Only problem with this is the sheath, very lose and it rattles when carrying it on your belt. Other than that great machete👍

The good: Blade is quality and USA made. I like the protective paint finish. Should keep it from rusting. The saw blade is gnarly and rips right through thick vegetation. Rubber handle grip is cushy and will last. Grip is great. Great heft.The bad: The sheath is reinforced with a solid plastic sleeve. Seems solid but geez it clunks around in it loudly. If you need to wear on a belt the clunk clunk clunk is annoying as hell.The blade is thick and cuts much more like an axe than a razor. Downward swings and a blunt hit seem a better fit than side to side hacking.I’m going to spend some tight sharpening more to see if I can improve the edge for hacking.

This is a solid well made macheteThat came with a very sturdy scabbard.Seems well balanced, will need additional sharpening but I kinda expected that!Wish the scabbard was more molle compatible with a velcro enclosure vs. a snap.Seems to be well made and worth the slightly higher price than comparable ones.

This is good for clearing out vegetation that you can grasp in one hand while cutting, sawing, hacking or digging with this tool in the other hand. Long handle for extra reach or to use two hands. Point of balance is good at about 1/2" up the blade from the guard. Saw-tooth spine has long teeth sticking out in alternating directions, which can saw or hack through softer material (vines, thin branches, rope, tall grass) but not thick hardwood unless you want to risk bending the teeth. Chops nicely as the long handle allows you to hit with plenty of momentum, more like a hatchet. Blade edge comes with a rough grind that is easily touched up, and the blade is highly molded so it is thicker in parts while thinner in others. Steel is mystery "U.S. steel" which I think is 1060 or 5160 because it is nice and springy, but not too springy -- this is a burly beast of a tool! It does indeed appear to be a single piece of steel with just a bolster and rubbery material covering the tang -- I am not worried that it will fail. It is light for its size and absorbs shocks nicely without stiffly transferring the shock to your hand. This is too large and unwieldy for hunting, especially given the saw-tooth spine and the fact that it comes with a coating that rubs off with use. Rust has not been a problem yet. It has "U.S.A." in large letters molded into the blade and printed on the handle, so everyone will know where this was made. Comes with a functional but basic stiff nylon sheath that fits a 2 1/2" wide belt, both knife and sheath in factory-sealed packaging so you know it's new. Highly recommended. And yes: this will definitely take care of any wayward zombies!

When I was looking for a Machete and discovered that Estwing made a Machete, I knew that's what I was going to get. My dad has always told me Estwing makes the best tools. All of their tools are made out of one piece of American steel by Americans in the USA. It is a bad ass chopper that I have used to chop down thick weeds and bush along the mighty Green River in Utah.

I bought this based on the glowing reviews and my own experience using Estwing hammers. I've been doing a lot of land clearing lately and thought this would be a good addition. I was immediately disappointed with it's performance. It did not cut wild grape vines cleanly with one swing. It took multiple hits to do it. Yes, I sharpened it to a razor edge before using it. The edge of the blade rolled and dented from just hitting small oak branches and vines. It makes me question the heat treatment on this steel because it seems extremely soft for a cutting tool. The saw back is totally useless in practical terms. Why put it on if it's not useful? This thing is only good for a Halloween prop. I bought the Cold Steel Royal Kukri Machete and man let me tell you, you can get some work done easily with that baby. It shears right through vines and one inch branches easily. So I wasted 54.00 dollars on a useless tool. Looks ain't everything!