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Tramontina SS-BRK-TT518 TT518 Machete, One Size

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Pros & Cons

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Pros

My condor is lightsaber sharp and passes the arm hair shave test. The blade is a little springy but i like that too. Easy to sharpen/holds an edge.

The tramontina machete is light and flexible. No frills or silly rambo features. It cuts through brush without stooping to reach the base of plants.

The handle is molded plastic with a bit of texturing on it. It functions well for all but the largest hands. The only gripe is the flat cut off at the end of the handle. Without gloves hitting something serious is felt in your hand.

It takes down full-grown thistles and burdocks in a single swipe. Used extensively chopping coconuts and trimming florida type foliage.

Cons

The blade has a huge warp and it's beyond flimsy. Looks like they sharpen it with the same machine they use to sharpen the 18inch model. Not for cutting texas mesquite branches.

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Quality

I tested it out on a hard wood bench and it sliced through it in 2 hits and it holds a good edge and is pretty sturdy

I used it for a short time so i can't comment on longevity and such, but it looks like a very good quality tool.

5 mm or so, i don't see taper if there is any, but i don't have calipers-material: seems like stamped steel with a brushed fini... Read More

At least i know the blade is pretty springy and durable after bending the blade fairly extremely in my attempts to straighten it.

Price

A classic working machete at a bargain price.

I took a chance on this because of price and really didn’t expect a whole lot, but it has absolutely made a believer out of me.

It’s not to expensive and it doesn’t need to be.

Needs to be sharpened often, but what do you expect for $20 bucks.

Shipping

It arrives shar and ready to go.

Packaging/appearance

5 because it doesn’t come with a cover.

Competitiveness

Somewhat better than a sharp angle bend, but it wouldn't bend back straight after considerable effort bending the opposite dire... Read More

I bought it in 22" as well and prefer the 18" length blade.

Overview

How are reviewers describing this item?
good, sharp, through, great and first.

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Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.

This product had a total of 1,598 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 16 2024.