Machete

[Tikker]

Cold Steel used to make a great two handed machete. I used mine to cut everything from small 10" pines & under. I used to have two but I was hacking away and a 30" pine with it one day and broke the handle. Now I only have one left.

Cold Steel Two Handed Machete

This looks to almost exactly like it but with a wood handle. I may order a few just to have as spares.

Tramontina Long Handle Machete

 

[Jambo]

Tramontina machetes are awesome for light brush. Cheap at $20 or under, and go "ching!" when cutting brush, as every good machete should. Not good for splitting wood, but that's not what they are for.

 

[jbbear6002]

I’ve got one of these big butcher knives I use as a machete.
American made, sharp and cheap.

New Old Hickory 7-14 Usa 14" Inch Butcher Kitchen Knife Usa Made 6992648 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D8UCYX4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_YFV3K9ZGQPJVVS5ESTWR

 

[Sowega86]

The Harbor Freight of sharp weapons, https://www.budk.com/

 

[Tiamat]

Looking for a durable machete that can be used to cut small trees and limbs. And larger things if I want. Bought a Gerber and within a couple of swings, the blade was already bent/chipped. Any ideas below$100?

Go to machete specialist and get a 228-29” imacasa machete . 2”-3” pine saplings in one go. Anything bigger get a silky catanaboy 500 or 600

 

[GeorgiaHunter]

The Harbor Freight of sharp weapons, https://www.budk.com/

Now don't knock Harbor Freight. Here's my answer to the OP's question: Buy 5 of THESE for under $100. If one breaks you still got a few to go.........

 

[Eggmanmja01]

OttoMan

 

[THREEJAYS]

Years ago at the buck a rama I bought several from a guy there that said they were used cutting sugar cane. They are fairly thin blades and wide at end then narrow up to handle. They have been great and if sharp will cut right through a 2” sapling in on swing. Wish I had bought more as they were only about 5 bucks at the time

 

[Woodcarver]

Woodsman’s Pal. WWII style for clearing brush and used as a fighting blade. Still made here in the USA. I use mine frequently on my property. Thick blade and sharpens easily. Never disappointed using one. If you look over the internet you can find copies of the WWII military user manuals; care, use, fighting techniques.
My 2cents.

 

[gober13]

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www.allenprecision.com

I use one every day for work. This and a good file to sharpen is the way to go