Consumer Bob
Melbourne Beach, FL

Nov 23, 2015

Pros: Weight

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard

Would be a great buy, but needs a sheath

I have not used this item yet, so I cannot rate that aspect. However, the machete seems very strong. Bought on a wholesale basis by the manufacturer, a sheath would be quite cheap and should be included, or at least offered at a reasonable price to the retail customer. Just handing someone a large machete with no protective cover for storage seems a bit tone deaf from a retailing standpoint.

John
Bonners Ferry, ID

May 14, 2012

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Blade Material

Cons: Handle Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish

Perfect starting piece for modification

I bought this to modify into a weapon. It has everything that I wanted. The blade is thick and rigid enough for thrusting and the steel is just soft enough to not be brittle, which is important on long blades. Putting my weight onto it, it can flex quite a ways and still return true. Yes, the handle sucks and it arrives dull. However, as a tool, a machete is supposed to be dull, so that the edge will hold up to wood, brush, and the occasional rock that you will hit sooner or later. The handle I removed and replaced. I made a handle that goes all the way up the unsharpened part of the blade, making it a true two handed weapon. I had to drill a couple new pin holes in order to do this. I then used a cutoff wheel to put a clip point on the blade, then finished it with a file and sandpaper. Now it can stab as well as hack. Another advantage of the dull blade is that I was less likely to cut myself while working on it. After the new handle and reprofiling of the blade, I sharpened it with a belt sander and stone. Overall, it turned out to be a great (and cheap) alternative to a sword. NOTE. Don't modify the tip if the primary purpose is a tool. It does remove metal and slightly weakens it. I also recommend that you practice cutting on one of those $6 Walmart machetes first. My next step will be to make a hard scabbard. Still haven't decided on materials. CONS. Handle sucks, the finish is mediocre, the sheath is optional (and crappy), and the spine isn't prefectly straight (but the edge is). Even with those shortcomings, I feel that I am nitpicking. After all, where else can you get find a machete this heavy and long with real 1095 steel for under $30? Stainless steel is fine on a knife, but unacceptable on a machete/sword, where there will be constant flexing.

Vtr
Monterrey, Mexico

Oct 05, 2009

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Overall Quality

Cons: Finish

yes

I use in my garden

William G
Jungle woodlot in Brooksville Fl

Sep 24, 2015

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Ex-US Army jungle chopper

I use this Machete for about everything around my woodlot. Trims almost all hardened Oak limbs 2" and less from trees cut for firewood and saves on the chainsaw bar and chain. Clears the vines and thick entwined smaller brush to get to the trees, and clears a large aria around trees to be felled to give that "Safety Zone" to get back as the cut tree falls. @ first I was not crazy about the hand guard in the way, but after saving my knuckles a few times I have come to love it. This TOOL is good quality hardened steel, holds an edge well and would last the average homeowner a lifetime. I'm not average but I get 5 to 6 years of HARD use from these blades. I believe this is about # 6 for me. Those $10 flea market things last about one hour on my place, and they are either broken or so bent up you cannot sharpen.

Wilson Cur
Deep South

Oct 18, 2012

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Blade Material

Cons: None

Excellent for chopping brush

We have been using these machetes on our deer lease and camping trips for the last 8 years. It is an excellent tool at a great price. Easy to sharpen and maintain with a file. It is a good all round tool. For bigger folks, the 22" version is better at chopping, but the 18" is better for small/medium folks. The hand guard is nice too. It helps some people maintain their grip on the machete and it helps protect the hand from brush etc. We own 10 OTK machetes, 22", 18" and 12" and we often give them as gifts to good friends.

Ord-Sfo
Oakland, CA

Aug 02, 2011

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Better than expected.

Love that the blade is painted flat black. Good weight. Easy to maneuver. Arrived sharpened and ready to go. May get a second one.

Eric
NC

Oct 05, 2016

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Finish

Cons: None

durable, handy tool

This is used in the field for getting through brush to inspect poles. It is also secondarily a protection device. But I don't think it's been used that way except to scare an animal. This comes in a condition that's good enough for cutting through vines and weeds. It fits well beside the door so it is easy to get on leaving the vehicle.

Jeff F.
Illinois

Feb 10, 2012

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

great product

Much better steel than anything I could find in stores.

Bobby
Houston, Tx

Nov 01, 2010

Pros: Overall Quality, Blade Material

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard

Nice Machete

Wish it would have came with a sheath of some sort, even a cheapy one.

Dundee
austraaya

Oct 31, 2009

Pros: Handle Material, Overall Quality, Weight, Finish, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Blade Material

Cons: Blade Sharpness

great brushwacker

yard overwhelmed with thorny vines? get one of these! (you'll have to sharpen it first though..)

Rick Phillips
Salado, Texas

Jun 21, 2011

Pros: Overall Quality, Blade Material

Cons: Blade Sharpness

Great Machete

An awesome tool, once you get an edge on it.

Zach Se
Mount Airy, NC

Jun 17, 2014

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials

Cons: Handle Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Best machete that I have ever owned!!

I love this machete. Every since I got mine about 2 years ago, I don't go into the woods or a survival expedition without it!, Once sharpened, It is very sharp, holds and edge, Has very little slag in the steel, making it extremely flexible without being brittle. This machete is capable of felling trees 20 inches thick in my experience, and eve better than my double sided axe on top of that! Handle is a bit crude, and is very hard, but its fastened on there well, hasn't busted on me yet, and I have a feeling that this knife will last me a lifetime! 10 out of 10!

Scout For Life
Framingham, MA

May 15, 2017

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Worth the Money.

Worth the money. The weight of it makes it easy to control when swinging. I have been wanting one for a while and I am satisfied with the purchase. It is reassuring that I have one on hand readily available if ever needed.

Eric
NC

Oct 09, 2015

Pros: Overall Quality, Blade Material, Finish

Cons: Blade Sharpness

Very hard, sturdy Machete

I love the look and feel of these. I purchased several for work recently and had them sharpened. They will be used to cut through brush for field inventory and if necessary to ward off animals. But the pepper spray we use is a more preferred choice for that. Because once they are sharp, they are frightening.

Al
ILLINOIS

Oct 29, 2010

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard

22" ontario

this machete is outstanding! the only thing is the sheath isnt incl.

Matt
Buffalo, NY

Sep 20, 2009

Pros: Blade Material, Overall Quality, Weight, Finish, Materials, Handle Material

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard, Blade Sharpness

Awesom machete with a little work but horrible sheath

Bought both this machete and the sheath for it together and have to say now 6 of so months later that this machete is the real deal. I've used it almost non-stop since the day I got it. It is heavy, has a Stiff blade, is powerful, can take a razor sharp edge and man is it durable. I've beat the hell out of this machete and I can not kill it. I've cut throw 2in thick grape vines with one swing and have fell trees 8in thick with less effort than with an axe. And that new D handle really helps save your fingers from injury. The first 4in or so of the blade near the handle are left unsharpened and at first I was disappointed with that but now I love It because now when I need to I can use two hands and really put some power into it. But it is not perfect. When I fist got it it was so dull you could run it across your palm, however after a long time on a grinder, then file, then ceramic stone it is now truly razor sharp and was worth the effort. But the cordura nylon sheath is an joke, it looks like it would be good when you first see it but its really just a piece of Chinese junk. It's so crappy that the machete is cutting rite throw it. I give it another 2 months be for it falls completely apart. I know that Ontario used to make a hard plastic sheath with a built-in sharpener but I guess stopped and now only have this piece of crap. Sometimes you can find those old sheaths on eBay but only for the 18 inch machetes. And you have to where thick gloves when you use it because the handle is really hard and soothe and it wants to fly out of your hands. So to sum it up, if you want a great machete that will last you a lifetime and are willing to work with it to get a sharp edge look no further.

Al Williams
Farmington hills, Michigan

Apr 18, 2011

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Top Quality

This 22inch machete is absolutely as good as they get! I only wish the handle was a little bigger as I have large hands I started using a machete in my fathers business 45 or so years ago, and have a great deal of experience in handling one. This is the real deal. (Yes I'm 60 ,I can still limb a felled tree faster than my own son ) Shipping was quick,price was reasonable. no comment on sheath as I don't really use one,although they are available in 22inch length.

Dan
Oklahoma

Aug 01, 2014

Pros: Overall Quality

Cons: None

Simple, Strong, Made in USA

A simple machete, does the job, made in USA.

Hatchet Man
southport, nc

Dec 15, 2009

Pros: Weight, Blade Material, Finish, Overall Quality, Materials

Cons: Blade Sharpness

big and dull

First thing you need to do is sharpen the thing, once you get it sharp it is made of such good heavy steel it will take alot to dull it. I'm kinda a big guy and with as slick as the handle is it ends up hurting after a while but with gloves it isn't to bad. I'd buy it again just for the good steel and the quality.

Alex
Michigan

Jan 31, 2015

Pros: Weight, Blade Material, Materials, Finish

Cons: Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Axe alternative

Understand that this is not a standard machete, in the same way that a sledge hammer is not a standard hammer. The weight and length of the blade allow it to perform tasks that would usually be handled with an axe, but makes it difficult to swing fast enough to cut lite, unsupported, material. I got mine in 2009 to fill the gap between my favourite machete (Collins and legitimus 323 with clipped tip and custom delrin handle) and my axe. It came with a rough edge, and offset edge for about 3" of the tip. Took about 20 minutes to fix and adequately sharpen the edge, and has only required light touch ups since. This is the only good tool I will let my brother (who's managed to break about every tool he's owned, including an anvil) due to the cost to replace and my beliefs that it is impossible to damage beyond repair without intentionally trying to destroy it. What to expect : Be ready to sharpen it on arrival. Have a file, grinder(fine wheel), or belt sander at the ready. You can refine the edge later with a sharpener if you want, but doesn't need it. The handle is there to hold on to, not to look nice. It will have flow lines, splay, etc. that have no impact on its performance. The finish is rough and will pick up marks as well as a chalk board. Do not panic, you can wash them off.

Eugene
Missouri

Oct 16, 2021

Pros: Overall Quality

Cons: Handle Material

Nice!

Great except for the hand guard.

Jason's Machete
Lexington, Ky

Jun 08, 2012

Pros: Blade Material, Finish

Cons: Weight, Handle Material, Blade Sharpness

Big and heavy

I regret getting this long of a machete. Its too much, too heavy. Came as dull as a spoon handle too. I see no reason to ever use this over my 14" ones. I'm sure it will take a good beating though.