Tramontina Machete Wood

So my goal was to find a better machete than the one I take with me camping. My old one doesn't hold an edge well and gets nicks way to easy. The TMW was packed super safe, lots of bubble wrap. No sheath (that would be a nice added feature to have but can make my own. Overall edge was workable but I took some time to file down some spots, especially the tip and then used a stone to get a good yard edge. Not razor sharp but sharp enough. I only used it for about 15 minutes cutting thorny vines, English vines, then some small limbs and bushes that were encroaching on my trail. Very good clean cuts, cut up to 2 inches with 2 whacks. I have looked at expensive one's but knowing what I will be using it for just cringe at the price point. The TMW is great value for the money holds an edge and ergonomically better than my old machete. I highly recommend.

These are great machetes, I have a shop that I can easily make these, but this maker is known as the gold standard of machetes. It's high carbon steel, and it's very easy to sharpen. They do ALWAYS come dull, but that's par the course with this maker.Luckily I have a 2" belt grinder to whip an edge on it. But even if you only have a hand file, carbon steel is easy to sharpen with a file, now if you're Fred Flintstone, and only had a rock, that might take half a day ;)What I do is remove the factory handle, and replace it with a micarta handle, then it takes about a minute to sharpen depending on what kind of grind I want on it, depending in its use.If I don't make it from scratch, I only buy this brand of machete, then customize it.

This machete is just amazing. I bought the first one about a year ago and I bought the second one for a friend just recently. It sharpens up nicely, and very easily and will keep that edge very well. Although the edge didn't go all the way to the tip when I got it, I never put an edge on that part and I have had zero problems. The weight distribution is good and allows for a powerful swing without much effort which is good if you are going to have to swing this for an extended period. This machete is also incredibly durable, it has hit glass, metal and sheet rock and still has a near perfect edge. The only problems I've had with this blade were from other people not giving any attempt to not damage it and those two incidents led to a tiny chip in the blade and a chip in the handle neither of which affected performance at all. While I am certain there are better machetes out there, none of them will only be $20, this is the most cost effective machete I could find and I love it. So if you are planning to use this machete as a tool not a toy like I did or exercise ANY caution at all, this machete will serve you well.Highly recommended!

I have tried a bunch of machetes. They usually won't take a good edge, and they certainly won't hold it. A few chops and they are dull again. This Tramontina is the exception! I had always heard their machetes were the best. Now I believe it.It had a very poor edge on it when it arrived. I clamped it in a bench vise and spent about an hour working on it with a file to get a decent edge on it. I finished it on a stone. The machete is sharp enough now to shave hair off my arm, and it holds its edge well when working. A machete must be made of fairly soft steel of course, or it would break, but this one holds an edge well considering the softness of the steel. It keeps cutting nicely for a long time.I have tried the Cold Steel and Ontario machetes, and they don't compare favorably to this one. The Ontario seems to have comparatively poor edge geometry. It doesn't cut as cleanly or bite as deeply. The Cold Steel also disappoints.I have heard that some folks like the machete as a do-everything outdoor tool. I find I can clear brush with this one pretty well, and I imagine it would also be good for cutting sugar cane and slicing open coconuts, but it does not do everything well. A hatchet or even one of my Bowie knives would be better for chopping wood. The machete is also a little too clumsy for delicate work. This will not be replacing my Bowie knives in my camping kit.The machete I received does not match the one pictured. The blade is bare steel, without the gold coating.The construction is a little crude. The handle is an awkward shape and has a sharp edge along the back side. It bites the hand a little. I'm sure a little whittling and the application of some kind of tape would help a lot. But this machete gets full marks for the quality of the blade. Why can't they all be this good?

The Tramontina machete are made from high carbon steel which I believe is 1070 or 1075 steel.The manufacture sends them out sharp but states machetes will need a final sharpening for max performance. This 18" blade machete feels excellent and well balances for high velocity maneuvers. The 4.5" wooden handle does fit my large hands good and feels solid. The wooden handle offers more of a sure grip for me The wooden handle seems to be much more comfortable than other machetes made from synthetic compositions. It's my opinion Tramontina make quality Machetes at a affordable price point.Unfortunately the pair order from Amazon website arrived without packaging protection for shipping. Consequentially, they arrived in unsatisfactory condition. I sent that pair back to the retailer and requested Amazon refund my purchase.I then purchased another pair from Home Depot and got three day free ship. That pair arrived well packaged and zip tied in original sheath from manufacture in perfect condition. I'm extremely pleased with them and Home Depot's quality service. I will keep them close at hand forever. I have to say, "Thank you Amazon" for the refund. Additionally, the retailer's poor standers should not reflect on Amazon's services or Tramontina manufacture company. Thank you Amazon for your support in this transaction.Thank you Tramontina for the quality Machete priced within my budget.Sincerely, Machete guy.