Camillus Hide, 17-inch Machete, Camo (19840)

The blade is a certified hacking machine. I hacked into ash logs, not branches, didn't even phase it. Turned it over to saw...its got a double row of teeth that makes sawing way too difficult. It looks BA but functionally, the saw is no bueno.

I bought this for work and camping. I have used it twice now and there are chunks missing from the blade and I only used it for smaller tree trimming. I think they need to rethink the design for the edge geometry. The blade is too thin and flimsy to support itself when hacking at things. The saw blade side is phenomenal. Also, when removing from the sheath it the blade tears it up and destroys it. May wanna rethink that design too. Don’t buy this

Doesn't bend. Sharp enough to shave my face. Lightweight. I could saw a small tree easily with it. Or scale fish. Easily hides if needed. I d say batte ready enough for 4-5 battles. No blood groove needed as the top serrations are very well designed.

This is just what I have been looking for. Very sharp out of the box and comfortable to swing. This is a well balanced and very sharp tool. I am glad I went ahead a bought two.

Quality of steel, sharpness and case quite a buy!

My new favorite.

Excellent hacker for the price!

I purchased this kit from Woodcraft (apologies, Amazon) last summer. I made Koa wood scales for it and used a mosaic pin in the center hole. It looked terrific and felt good in the hand. I was pleased with the result.Had a chance to use it to clear some old wild grape vines and aspen saplings, none thicker than my thumb. A few minutes in the edge started to deform (see images). Finished the job with my rusty, trusty $10 Harbor Freight cheapo machete.I contacted Camillus/Acme customer service in early November, 2021. They asked me to return it for a replacement kit. I sent it back the first week of November. It is now mid-March, 2022 and I am still waiting.Bottom line - Poor product, poorer customer service (Camillus, NOT Amazon).

Ein absoluter Notkauf wird zum Geheimtipp. Im Wald war diese Machete unschlagbar gut und auch robust, sie verliert auch nicht schnell an schärfe wie andere hieb und Stichwerkzeuge. Wie resistent gegen Rost sie ist könnte ich leider noch nicht in Erfahrung bringen. Der einzige Grund, warum es hier keine 5 von 5 Sternen gibt ist der Griff, der besser aus einem Naturmaterial wäre.

Für den Preis kann man ehrlich nicht meckern.Die Klinge ist mir bislang nicht gebrochen, der Griff ebenso noch ganz. Bleibt wahrscheinlich auch so, die Klinge ist recht dick.Man will bei Macheten keine rasiermesserscharfen Schnittkanten, das ist also auch soweit gut.Die Machete kommt durch jegliches Gebüsch, bislang in wirtschaftlich genutztem Laub und Mischwald eingesetzt. Die Säge funktioniert.Einen Stern Abzug, weil die Nylonscheide sehr leicht kaputtgeht und von der Sägeseite zerschnitten wird. Eine Plastikhalterung wäre wahrscheinlich praxistauglicher.

Macht alles was es soll. Der Schliff muss professionell erfolgen

Looks great n sexy, it's sharp, I was expecting a longer blade and a thicker handle, compared to the weight of the tool and especially when you want to swing it, handle is not easy to hold

The knife cover box was not good, with a hole at the end. I injured myself once, even with the knife cover there.