What purpose does a camping machete serve? Thinking back to the 1980s when I was just a young man, there may have been only a few times a machete was used on a camping trip. Most of the time I had a camping machete strapped to the side of my ALICE pack, but it was only rarely used. So when was the machete used? Mostly when my buddies and I camped along the swamps of Southeast Texas that were only accessible by boat.
On these trips my buddies and I would load up in a small aluminum boat with a 25 horsepower Johnson motor on it. We would usually take around 45 minutes to get from the boat launch to our wilderness camping sites. If we wanted to pick a new site we would scout along the bayou looking for flat ground that suit our needs. Once a camp site was picked out we would take our machetes and clear some of the underbrush.
Some people may not understand clearing brush for a camping site as it violates the “leave no trace” policy. But this was camping in densely overgrown areas in a marsh environment, not the type of place you want to bring the family.
Features
- Manufacturer: Columbia River Knife & Tool
- Part Number: K910KKP
- Item Weight: 1.4 pounds
- Product Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 5 inches
- Item model number: K910KKP
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
- Size: One Size
- Color: Onion Chanceinhell Machete
- Finish: Coated
- Material: Synthetic
- Shape: Drop Point
- Item Package Quantity: 1
- Number Of Pieces: 1
- Number of Handles: 1
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Measurement System: Imperial
- Special Features: Manual
- Usage: Inside, Outside
- Included Components: CRKT K910KKP, Sheath, Pamphlet
- Batteries Included?: No
- Batteries Required?: No
- Warranty Description: Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Enhanced Protection: Black coating improves corrosion resistance
- Exceptional Grip: Football textured handle for grip
- Built Tough: Reinforced nylon sheath provides carry options
Description
- Enhanced Protection: Black coating improves corrosion resistance
- Exceptional Grip: Football textured handle for grip
- Built Tough: Reinforced nylon sheath provides carry options
- Designed by Ken Onion in Kaneohe, Hawaii
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CRKT Halfachance Fixed Blade Parang Machete: 18 Inch Black Powder Coated Carbon Steel Parang Style Blade with Nylon Sheath for Survival, Hunting & Camping K920KKP
Features
- Manufacturer: Columbia River Knife & Tool
- Part Number: K920KKP
- Item Weight: 1 pounds
- Product Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 5 inches
- Item model number: K920KKP
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
- Size: One Size
- Color: Onion Halfachance Parang Machette
- Finish: Coated
- Material: Synthetic
- Shape: Drop Point
- Item Package Quantity: 1
- Number Of Pieces: 1
- Number of Handles: 1
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Measurement System: Imperial
- Special Features: Manual
- Usage: Inside, Outside
- Included Components: CRKT K920KKP, Sheath, Pamphlet
- Batteries Included?: No
- Batteries Required?: No
- Warranty Description: Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Enhanced Protection: Black coating improves corrosion resistance
- Exceptional Grip: Football textured handle for grip
- Built Tough: Reinforced nylon sheath provides carry options
Description
- Enhanced Protection: Black coating improves corrosion resistance
- Exceptional Grip: Football textured handle for grip
- Built Tough: Reinforced nylon sheath provides carry options
- Designed by Ken Onion in Kaneohe, Hawaii
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Limited Lifetime Warranty covers...
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Jungle Master JM-031B Machete, Black Reverse Serrated Blade, Black Cord-Wrapped Handle, 21-Inch Overall
Description
- 21-inch short machete is easier to maneuver, great for lightning-fast reaction
- Black stainless steel blade with heavy duty reverse serration
- Black cord-wrapped handle for excellent grip
- Includes durable nylon sheath for storage and travel
User reviews
I’m a women that like to work in my yard and i use the machete for the first time and the handle fell apart on the first try ,the sharpness didn’t last,It’s a waste of money ,
WHAT A P.O.S. !!! It was like trying to cut a cinder block with tin foil ! I attempted to finally use this P.O.S. Machete in my back yard on some shrubs and after a few swipes, I noticed the blade wasn't cutting anymore. So I looked at the blade and the blade was DAMN NEAR TWISTED AND WARPED LOOKING! I COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT I WITNESSED. A MACHETE BLADE TWISTED AND RIPPED UP INTO A JAGGED PEICE OF METAL FROM STRIKING WOOD? How could this be? This machete or lack thereof should be removed from all of AMAZON listings ASAP!!!
The blade is weight well and is sharp and the backside saw teeth are an added benefit.The handle is worthless. The braided corded string came u raveled on the first use. Too late to return so I guess I will find some leather do make a wood handle.Not good.
Features
- Manufacturer: Gerber Legendary Blades
- Part Number: 31-002076
- Item Weight: 7 ounces
- Product Dimensions: 2 x 6.5 x 28 inches
- Item model number: 31-002076
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
- Color: Clear
- Material: Other
- Power Source: AC/DC
- Item Package Quantity: 1
- Number Of Pieces: 5
- Number of Handles: 1
- Usage: Business
- Included Components: Machete, Sheath
- Batteries Included?: No
- Batteries Required?: No
Description
- Bolo machete with full tang construction
- Gator grip handle provides an amazing grip
- Lanyard for safety and security
- Overall length: 22.5 Inches, Blade Length: 15.5 Inches
- Nylon Sheath included
User reviews
nice design.. but i guess I am spoiled. I don't know anything about high end machete/bolo but this sucks compared to the home made bolo i am used to in philippines. The bolo there have a good heavy weight and sharp edge. the weight is what does most of the work. easy to cut branches and splice bamboo for flooring and side walls on houses.This blade is thin light weight and not sharp at all. I went out side to cut a limb the thickness of a good magic marker... fresh tree limb... took several wacks with just its own weight. There is no need for me to have to swing so hard to cut a lil branch like this. I wish I could return this "TOY" and just wait till i bring one back from the islands. Save your money just go to harbor freight and spend 10 bucks... same sharpness and weight.
Your browser does not support HTML5 video. I bought this machete over a year ago it is one of the best I have ever owned. Am from Jamaica where we use a machete for almost everything on the farm, if you need a good machete this is one of the best not perfect because there is no such thing, but absolutely awesome. It is well balanced, the weight is in the tip this make it great for cutting your way through the bush. It easy to sharpen, I love it so much I am going to buy three more for my friends. And don’t forget, you get a carrying case with it.
This goes with me into the field every time. I has a great balance and strength. The edge goes away quickly but I would expect that from a cheaper blade. I keep a wetstone in my pack. Great for brush clearing for my forward observers. The straps on the scabbard are great for molle. The velcro is less than adequeate. The handle has discentegrated after a couple days use but not too bad. I have had to tighten the handle down a couple times after abusing it. I let one of my Soldiers use it and he struck some rocks, but the dinges were easily ground out. It is hard enough to cut through 6" tree trunk and soft enough to put a quick egde on. I might be ordering these for an entire unti. Big fan. Overall I think this is a great tool to have out in the field. I take if for all my Army field training and it gets used every time. Still has a lot of life in it. Easy to out and egde back on it.
Features
- Blade Material: 3CR13 Hand Forged Steel
- Handle Material: Leather
- Type: Hunting, Survival
- Tang: Full
- Blade Color: Black
Features
- Blade Color: Black
- Tang: Full
- Blade Length: Over 5in.
- Type: Combat, Hunting, Survival, Machete, Kukri
- Blade Material: Stainless Steel
- MPN: JM-027BK
- UPC: 805319068556
Ontario OKC Military Jungle Machete Knife 23 1/4" Carbon Steel Black USA MADE 18
Features
- Color: Black
- Features: Colored Blade, Lanyard Hole
- Blade Length: 18"
- Blade Color: Black
- Blade Material: Carbon Steel
- Handle Material: Polymer
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Dexterity: Ambidextrous
- Authenticity: Original
- Type: Machete
- Handle Color: Black
On these trips my buddies and I use to go on snakes were an always present danger. From time to time we may use a machete to take care of cottonmouth water moccasin who may be too close to the camp site.
Would we use machetes to chop firewood? Rarely if ever would we use a machete to chop firewood. Usually there was plenty of fallen branches for the campfire.
There is one question I keep asking myself, and that is are machetes overrated? As much as I would like to say yes, they are overrated, part of my realizes they can play an important role when camping in wilderness areas with thick underbrush. Machetes are good for clearing brush, and for cutting limbs for making tent stakes.
While some people may argue the machete serves no real purpose I would have to disagree with that. A lot of it boils down to the type of camping, or the types of wilderness you are exploring.