Machete? Sword? Kershaw camp 18

[KFhunter]

In the lush jungle a thin machete would be better, less fatigue, but up here they're too thin.

[LDennis24]

Yeah there's alot more soft tissue plants in the jungle than we have around here. What can you tell me you didn't like about the Camillus one I bought?

[KFhunter]

It bounced off stuff I wanted to chop, literally bounced.  The sawback was so wide, the kerf was crazy and was more work than it was worth. 



Also, I am NOT a bushcrafter.   I just enjoy being out, but I want to get things done and not screw around,  I just do trail camera's and clear stuff for hunting.   

I never go out and make survival structures and camp or do stuff like that. 

[Griiz]

My favorite machete I’ve found.

[Ridgeratt]

https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-78606935J-Brush-Axe/dp/B000F99IEU

I use this. Cuts way better than you would think. Hunting buddy has a copy branded Gerber.

[Remnar]

I have used these alot . Substantially heavier duty and better steel than a cheap hardware store machete .https://ontarioknife.com/collections/machetes-2/products/okc-18-field-orange-d-handle?variant=31397439963222

[KFhunter]

That's the gold standard of machetes 

[sixgun_symphony]

Hatchets are more useful for northern latitudes.

https://www.estwing.com/collections/axes-outdoor/products/leather-sportsmans-axe

[LDennis24]

@KFHunter have you got to use yours yet? How did it hold up?

[Bullkllr]

I have used these alot . Substantially heavier duty and better steel than a cheap hardware store machete .https://ontarioknife.com/collections/machetes-2/products/okc-18-field-orange-d-handle?variant=31397439963222

I have one of those. Didn't know what to think at first, but I have used the heck out of it and have been impressed. Clears brush decently. Splits kindling. When sharp it can really hack through limbs. I can limb tree branches up to maybe 1 1/2 inches way faster than with a chain saw or axe.

[KFhunter]

@KFhunter have you got to use yours yet? How did it hold up?

Not yet, snow too deep to go anywhere lol