Tramontina 24" Machete with Textured Black Plastic Handle

With a single swing, I could cut down a two inch oak, hickory, or cherry tree as early as age 16! The thickness and sharpness of the blade, as well as the level of expertise of the user, are all factors to consider. It is likely that an inexperienced individual wouldn't experience any difference between the two It is certainly possible for me. When I was a child, I remember my late father ordering his from a South American company. He always wanted a thin blade that was "front heavy," so we could cut conductor lines quickly. Currently a 50-year-old retiree living in a rural part of Florida, I recently retired and moved back home there. The decision to buy which brand and length took me a whole day to make. The one at 24" was the one I chose, I ordered it, got it, sharpened it to shave hair, and then proceeded to test It turned out that I made the right choice! This machete, in capable hands, has the power to take out a 2-ton truck. You can quickly and easily glide a 5in hardwood over a 4in pine with just a single swipe Moreover, I got to relive some of my very fondest memories of time spent with my dad because of it! Remember, son, that when you are swinging a machete, your angle is everything. Michael L. , Executive Vice President, St. Thomas University I'd appreciate it if you would call me Pardue.

Tomas DAVISON

| Oct 05, 2020

I recently bought this to replace that machete. It fit inside my backpack, but I found out I couldn't effectively cut wood with it at the campsite due to its lightness and its too high blade balance so as to not seriously damage the handle or lose As well, its hard plastic handle, that opened in the middle to reveal tang steel, was smooth and adherent enough, but also had some sharp edges that left my hands blistering and painful. That is an excellent reason to test out new tools before using them this way. Compared to the other machetes, this Tramontina 24" machete is Easily cutting an inch into the corner, it went around easily. I was able to use it as a brush whacker as well as a small tree and branch The blade is not very thick The handle narrows to about 0. 08" near the handle. 06. 5" near the tip), it has a good amount of weight to it. The solid feeling, cutting ability, and non-stickiness are all things I like about it There's an impact point about 5" behind the tip of the blade that causes a lot of pain. There are reports that the steel is 1070, which is slightly higher in carbon than other steels. As a personal note to myself, I noticed that the steel's resonance sounded like the sound of a wood-cutting hand saw (in comparison with my other machete's leaden echo) There is a noticeable springiness in its structure, so it doesn't seem to be prone to bending. The machete's cutting edges do not easily sharpen with an old, dull file (my other machete sharpens quite well with such a file) It is harder than 1050 but not as hard as 1090, so I would guess it is about 1070. The handle is not like the handle of my other machete, so I've decided not to wrap it with leather. However, if it is as well made as my other one, I will wrap it with leather. Blade 1 consists of one piece of metal. This knife is 6" wide at the handle, but narrows into the handle as the tang enters. However, flexing the blade indicates that there does not seem to be a point of weakness at the base of the blade, which does not necessarily reflect the width of the tang. There are no bumps in that point, so it's smooth. In contrast, the handle itself is neither entirely hard nor particularly soft. It seems to have a satin finish, soft yet hard, like oak perhaps. There is also little roughness on the handle, which means the halves of the handle fit quite well. Sandpaper can be easily used to smooth out rough spots on wooden surfaces. I obtained my machete with a factory-applied edge, so it was really sharp right out of the box. Approximately 4" away from the handle, the edges of the blade fully converged about 2" after that, and the remaining straight of the blade was moderately sharp, but with a noticeable burr on the end. After following the curve, the sharp continued to grind, but then it completely stopped a little over an inch short of tipping. They are quickly made, and the factory edge is rough. Some sharpening is needed, as is true for just about any knife, but maybe a bit more than usual.

Brady Dudley

| Jan 22, 2021

A couple of shorter ones I bought worked better, but the longer ones didn't work at all A dust collector does the job. As you swing, the weight is forward, so when it makes contact, it has a lot of impact. As thin as it is, I can sharpen it like a razor. At first, I thought the blade was too whippy. Even though I don't cut grass, a spray is perfect for suckers in woods to keep them away from your property. When clipping with only one pass, I can often achieve the best result. As part of my toolkit, I carry a coarse diamond grit and use it frequently. By roughening up the handle with 40 grit sandpaper, I improved its appearance. Now that it has been put down in the woods, I can see it. I'm Jim.

Wayne Vogel

| Apr 29, 2021

(2) of these Brazilian machetes just arrived at my house. Located in Tuscany. You are right, you are right. So who knows, perhaps I haven't used either of them yet and one is a gift for someone who has a 7 acre property nearby. As of now, I can give a 5 star review for anyone who needs a machete to dive deep into thick brush, whack a snake or do whatever the situation calls for. I have attached a photo for your convenience. It's that shiny new one I just got in the mail. Here is an old rusty one (same model, but notice the difference in sharpness over time) I bought in Nicaragua in 2001 with a hand tooled leather sheath (4 bux USD for both). The rusty one has so far killed four copperheads, started numerous bonfires, chopped, lopped, and hacked bush after bush. Back then, I even cooked a bit of bacon on it when I was camping. My observations have led me to see Central Americans fall trees, split coconuts, and yes, stated correctly, they claim to shave down there with a palm sized blade. You can find a machete at this store if you need one. That seems like a good idea to me. Other than south of the Rio Grande, I do not know where you can buy a hand-tooled leather sheath. We congratulate Tramontina for this achievement!.

Zora Kaiser

| Mar 21, 2021