What is Reddit's opinion of Ontario Knife Co 1-18" Military Machete?

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Good machetes are generally inexpensive - look on Amazon, most are under $30 - and they are great to start with. You can beat the snot out of them, chopping branches, and learn what sort of weight, length and balance works best for you.

Swords are expensive and surprisingly fragile; if you chop tree branches with a good Katana, you'll ruin it.

Kukris are great too but they are more expensive than machetes and they require a bit more care in use.

My advice would be to start with whatever machete you think you'd like, and maybe buy another that's shorter or longer as you start to have experience with it. You'll still have half your budget left! Then you might consider a good Kukri as the next step.

It's hard to go wrong with the good old military model to start:

https://www.amazon.com/Ontario-Knife-1-18-Military-Machete/dp/B0001WBIEY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1505574851&sr=8-3&keywords=ontario+machete

Its $20. Keep in mind that sheaths are often sold separately, if you want one. I have one just like this, and after taping the handle with electrical tape, it's perfect for me.

I've been using a good machete I purchased off amazon that fits within your budget. I've put it to the test and cut down trees, split firewood, hit it on plenty of rocks. Keep it sharp and it will server you well. It can be found here. You'll have to find your own sheath though.

Ontario Knife Co 1-18" Military Machete https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001WBIEY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_BXS2GZ6S0WGJQ8DE9RRM

> Is it good ? > >

No, that apppeared to be a small survival knife, not a machete.

The link above is to their 18 inch military style machete. I’ve used one, they’re good.

> And what about Amazonas and Albainox ?

Are those retail stores are brand names?

This might be the sort of thing where you need to talk to someone French. I can tell you what to look for in general, but not how to shop for it where you live.

Next time you are out give the blade a shot.

http://www.amazon.com/Ontario-6145-Military-Machete-Black/dp/B0001WBIEY/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=18FQM5WKMMQYP1G6G9X2

File down the bevel so its smooth rather than angled, and start chopping 4" branches with it. You do this and I'll give a hatchet a shot.

You don't need to spend anywhere near $200.

Ontario 6145 U.S military issue since WWII. 1095 carbon steel.

I have had years of use out of this machete. I would definitely recommend it. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001WBIEY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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So I went back and checked out of curiosity. YEARS of use You last purchased this item on June 11, 2014.
Size: 1 Pack

There's a variety of nice machetes available in the $20 range. I have this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Ontario-Knife-1-18-Military-Machete/dp/B0001WBIEY/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1521319904&sr=8-10&keywords=machete

Note that the sheath is extra.

Get one of these too:

https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Outdoor-Stainless-4-1-Inch/dp/B005EOJAKI/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1521319948&sr=1-1&keywords=mora%2Bknife&dpID=31Uv1Kyan-L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1

The orange version it $12, stainless, and it will last forever.

Ontario makes fairly highly rated but inexpensive machetes. This one is 4.5 stars on Amazon and is less than $20.

Ontario Knife Co 1-18" Military Machete https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001WBIEY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cKHwybY0BBTW5