This is one of the very few blades I've ever bought, budget or otherwise that I did not have to touch or modify in any way. I loved it so much I was afraid to check the balance for fear of damaging that tip. Thanks for doing it for me and reassuring me that it is properly calibrated! :) Of course now I'm going to have to check myself...Great video as always!
This blade is a no go. Bought two and both were warped. Good design but terrible exicution from schrade. I want to like it sooooo much but others have had the same issue
Brian I just got one of these today and wanted to say thanks for showing it. This was the first SOP video I ever watched and was my introduction to Schrade, though I've watched most of your vids since and bought 4 other schrades waiting for Priscilla to come out.So again thank you, your vids and effort do help and are greatly appreciated.
They are sold out for now. They were on schrades website under fixed blades ( not machete) but sold out in like 2 days and were on Amazon under "schrade makhaira brush sword" being sold by 3rd party vendor blade shop.I had a hard time finding it too and it only came up when I typed that specific name, not under schrade knives or machetes or fixed blades etc. They came out around January 17th, at least that's when I noticed them in stock and had been checking schrade website every few days since Jan 1st. Same thing with the schf64 froe, I didn't get one of those though...
Now it doesn't come up on Amazon at all and I can only access the page through my previous orders listings. The page has that "we don't know when or if this item will be back in stock" heading. But if it sold out in just a few days I'm positive schrade will make more.
A lot of the Schrade knife sheaths have a Velcro belt loop. Like you, I had a no idea what purpose that Velcro loop served. Then, I added my schf52 to a sling I made out of a large leather belt to carry my Ontario Marine Raider and found the Velcro loop handy. I was already wearing the sling, so it was easy adding the Schrade to the sling without having to take it off. That's a pretty obscure case that makes the Velcro loop a handy feature. Otherwise, it kinda doesn't make sense.
That sure is a very big knife. Of all the youtube vids I have seen on Survival stuff you are the one that I have seen that enjoys doing your job on here so much really. Thanks Brian good review.
Now it's working. I see your in a different location, which is a surprise. As usual a very thorough review and being that Schrade has established a history of improving products and providing customers with value, performance and ergonomics, your comments are fair and right on. I am sure 1060 or 1095 steel would open eyes, but their high carbon stainless (#Cr#Mov steels) are very good.
Bryan, if you have a Costco store in your area, you have to see if they have the knife, flashlight, multi tool set made by snap on. Bought three for Christmas gifts . For the price I am very impressed. I think you will be also. Very budget friendly. Can not say how balanced they are. I wish I owned a quality test facility like you have, so I will have to leave that part up to you. Can't go wrong with these in a BOB or EDC.
The video won't play right now, but I saw this reviewed by Tactical. I think it's very cool. Nice design, nice long lines and shallow curves. Looks like it would be great for self defense as well as neatly clearing the land.
I have to say one thing I would like to know about an edged tool like this is the thickness of the blade. I'm glad to see you covered that when talking about the blade after the bushcraft testing. Thing is it would be nice to include in the specs. I do like the design and I have been considering trying out another machete. I will likely wait till 2017 when this one comes out.
Hi I know this old video, but it was this video that I brought this machete after watching. Have you done any video's on fixing a dented or bad rolled edge. It's more dented than anything. I tried chopping some green branches of a gum tree (I'm in Australia) The branch was around 2 to 2 half inch thick and was chopping find fist 5 or so wacks but after 10 or so good feel it changed so look and had dent it. Can you or any recommend a good way to get the fine waves out after I got most of the dent out with over working the steel and making it stretched and soft or weak.
Hello bro. Hopefully my advice is not too late. The late master bladesman cliff stamp sagely advises to hammer the waves out with a ball pein hammer on a suitable surface, dont go crazy and impact the steel just very light hammering until its straight again. I have used this technique to great effect and saved myself a lot of trouble
Schrade Saturday :D That is one highly impressive and capable knife. Wow! The ergonomy seems great. And the shape of the blade is beautiful. I love that long curve. I agree, seems like a winner. Priscilla. Hilarious name for a big knife. Great review as always Bryan! Big thumbs up! :)
Man! Shrade is going all in for the zombie apocalypse. If your needing a machete, might as well get a cool one like this.And admit it Brian. I know you felt totally Mohican bad throwing that thing. Good stuff. Thanks Brian.
as someone that's used machetes a lot. in pretty much any situation. in my opinion, and I'd stake my life on it, a machete, especially a good one can be a end all be all blade of choice for any woods/survival situation. if, and only if, you had one blade to choose in bringing with you.
As much as I love the Schrade brand, when it comes to jungle bolos, I will always choose the ones made by natives. I have a very similar shaped one, made in Philippines for hundreds of years. And I love it.
Say Heah Brian, Defenetly a good clearing tool, In my neck of the woods a Summee Long Knife is used alot. I knew right away knew it would be a good chopper, It dies look a little like my O. K. C. Gen2 SP-53 and it's a Sharp Hammer. Yeah I like the Priscilla but only if they made it in a 5160
+joshua richards i'd say if you're just looking for a straight up machete this is probably not what you're looking for. If you're looking for a more versatile tool with a little style, this might fit the bill
Right blade and handle shape. Good sheath (finally). Serviceable and easily sharpened steel. Clip the wings a little and hit the $50 ish price point, I'm all over that thing.
If they would have put a slight kukri bend in it it would have been a close copy to Nicole's blade on Alone season 2. I've been looking for one of her blades. The guy that made hers will make one fie me, but it will cost around $500. Which is fine. Cold steel Sam Mai cost about the same. I just want to try something close first and see if I like it.
Prissy has bite. The sharpened side of the finger guard/choil concerns me but that is easy to take care of. Looks like it would be good for zombies as well:)
That is a very impressive tool. I like how you made this video. The overall style and especially the guitar picking while doing the testing. This one has has risen above your normal outstanding quality. You gave a very detailed review. Thank you. I do have a question. What species of pine are these trees that sprout fine cutting instruments when you walk through the woods? Are they only native to Georgia?
Nice machete, nice design, not just a flat piece of metal that's been sharpened, but I'm not sure about that sharp looking point bit at the edge of the blade next to the handle,
Not necessarily. If you look only at the spine it would appear as such but there is no noticeable thickness variation. It's most definitely 3/16". These grinds wouldn't work on 1/8" stock.
I'm sold on it, in fact I bought one on Amazon earlier today, it's a lovely odd ball... It's not quite a chopping knife, too long, not heavy enough... It's not quite a sword, to short, not much hand protection... Not quite a machete, too thick, not flexible enough... And I'm not even sure if it's a swordchete. The only thing like it I can think of is the Hanwei Banshee. But it looks perfect for my neck of the woods in Maine where we mostly have small poplar, bass wood, and white pine. I'm curious to see how this compares with my larger Cold Steel Swordchetes. I need to slow down on blades though... Got a two actual swords in the mail along with this thing.
I'm surprised they didn't call it Thorin, or even just Orcrist. I guess if they did they'd have to pay royalties. The blade design, sweep, belly, recurve, and straight back are almost exactly the shape of the sword "Orcrist" from the movie "The Hobbit" and used by Thorin Oakenshield, King Under The Mountain. As a fantasy sword I love Orcrist, it's a very good design. As such, the Priscilla will probably be a good cutter, but I'll bet the blade doesn't glow blue when orcs or goblins are near. Bummer.
@Yohan Abou Merhi the Priscilla is closer if you drill holes in the blade in the right spot. The large kukri is less like the BoE machete overall. The kukri has too much curve on the spine and the holes arent in the right spot. This blade shape is much closer.
Howdy I live in Australia where we have the most stupid knife rules outside of Great Britain , love the Prasilla we made a movie of the same I own a CRKT chanceinhell a must travelling companion when I go outback , love your vids see ya
I bought the Jethro after watching your video on it....THEN I saw this video and cussed afterwards as I was ordering one from Amazon. Used both on a camping trip and was NOT disappointed in either blades. The sheath for the Jethro I love The sheath for the Priscilla I HATE,and will be getting a custom sheath for her.
Looks pretty good! Definitely something to look at for a zombie apocalypse. Not sure how useful it would be for me here in the Pacific Northwest. Good review as always.
+Mike Major (Rather Be Bushcrafting) I think it would be useful anywhere for most tasks a small hatchet would be used for. It is just another choice, not necessarily the best one for all circumstances. It it is pretty cool. Thanks for watching.
I would have liked to have seen how it handles actually clearing some dense brush. I'm looking to buy a machete, not an axe, not a fire striker, not a throwing knife...a machete.
This is one of the very few blades I've ever bought, budget or otherwise that I did not have to touch or modify in any way. I loved it so much I was afraid to check the balance for fear of damaging that tip. Thanks for doing it for me and reassuring me that it is properly calibrated! :) Of course now I'm going to have to check myself...Great video as always!
+Rick Falk they got it right for sure
I'm impressed by that blade. Couldn't believe you actually nailed it throwing it.
it was all in the hat!
It was the hat for sure.
;-)
This blade is a no go. Bought two and both were warped. Good design but terrible exicution from schrade. I want to like it sooooo much but others have had the same issue
It was definitely the hat which he looked amazing in
"For those of you still stuck in the Metric system", love it.
Brian I just got one of these today and wanted to say thanks for showing it. This was the first SOP video I ever watched and was my introduction to Schrade, though I've watched most of your vids since and bought 4 other schrades waiting for Priscilla to come out.So again thank you, your vids and effort do help and are greatly appreciated.
I'm looking but can't find it for sale. Where did you buy yours?
They are sold out for now. They were on schrades website under fixed blades ( not machete) but sold out in like 2 days and were on Amazon under "schrade makhaira brush sword" being sold by 3rd party vendor blade shop.I had a hard time finding it too and it only came up when I typed that specific name, not under schrade knives or machetes or fixed blades etc. They came out around January 17th, at least that's when I noticed them in stock and had been checking schrade website every few days since Jan 1st. Same thing with the schf64 froe, I didn't get one of those though...
Now it doesn't come up on Amazon at all and I can only access the page through my previous orders listings. The page has that "we don't know when or if this item will be back in stock" heading. But if it sold out in just a few days I'm positive schrade will make more.
Thank you for all of the help. I was about to give up. I'll check back with Amazon in a week.
They came back in stock on schrades website today if your interested.
A lot of the Schrade knife sheaths have a Velcro belt loop. Like you, I had a no idea what purpose that Velcro loop served. Then, I added my schf52 to a sling I made out of a large leather belt to carry my Ontario Marine Raider and found the Velcro loop handy. I was already wearing the sling, so it was easy adding the Schrade to the sling without having to take it off. That's a pretty obscure case that makes the Velcro loop a handy feature. Otherwise, it kinda doesn't make sense.
+jonnyboat2 good idea
Bites into the wood very well thank you for trusted reviews have a great week
You too Gabe
That sure is a very big knife. Of all the youtube vids I have seen on Survival stuff you are the one that I have seen that enjoys doing your job on here so much really. Thanks Brian good review.
Aw shucks. You are too kind.
Now it's working. I see your in a different location, which is a surprise. As usual a very thorough review and being that Schrade has established a history of improving products and providing customers with value, performance and ergonomics, your comments are fair and right on. I am sure 1060 or 1095 steel would open eyes, but their high carbon stainless (#Cr#Mov steels) are very good.
Yeah, I wanted to change up the scenery a little. It is tough without my state of the art testing facility though.
Yes, of course, as you invested hours of designing, weeks to build and a fortune to fund your high tech testing ground :)
Bryan, if you have a Costco store in your area, you have to see if they have the knife, flashlight, multi tool set made by snap on. Bought three for Christmas gifts . For the price I am very impressed. I think you will be also. Very budget friendly. Can not say how balanced they are. I wish I owned a quality test facility like you have, so I will have to leave that part up to you. Can't go wrong with these in a BOB or EDC.
cool
yes a new blade from schrade, thanks for the video Brian
Thanks for watching.
December of 2023 and I ordered mine today lol, it's a blade I meant to buy long ago and forgot about can't wait to play with it
It is a cool design
The video won't play right now, but I saw this reviewed by Tactical. I think it's very cool. Nice design, nice long lines and shallow curves. Looks like it would be great for self defense as well as neatly clearing the land.
I have to say one thing I would like to know about an edged tool like this is the thickness of the blade. I'm glad to see you covered that when talking about the blade after the bushcraft testing. Thing is it would be nice to include in the specs. I do like the design and I have been considering trying out another machete. I will likely wait till 2017 when this one comes out.
+dofishbuster if I have the info I try to include it.
Hi I know this old video, but it was this video that I brought this machete after watching. Have you done any video's on fixing a dented or bad rolled edge. It's more dented than anything. I tried chopping some green branches of a gum tree (I'm in Australia) The branch was around 2 to 2 half inch thick and was chopping find fist 5 or so wacks but after 10 or so good feel it changed so look and had dent it. Can you or any recommend a good way to get the fine waves out after I got most of the dent out with over working the steel and making it stretched and soft or weak.
All I can suggest is grinding it down with a lot of cooling water
Hello bro. Hopefully my advice is not too late. The late master bladesman cliff stamp sagely advises to hammer the waves out with a ball pein hammer on a suitable surface, dont go crazy and impact the steel just very light hammering until its straight again. I have used this technique to great effect and saved myself a lot of trouble
Schrade Saturday :D That is one highly impressive and capable knife. Wow! The ergonomy seems great. And the shape of the blade is beautiful. I love that long curve. I agree, seems like a winner. Priscilla. Hilarious name for a big knife. Great review as always Bryan! Big thumbs up! :)
Aw shucks. You are too kind.
Please do a updated video once the mass production version comes out.
Not sure, but I think this one was the production model. I'll find out.
Il love seeing a versus video of this and a standard tramontina
Man! Shrade is going all in for the zombie apocalypse. If your needing a machete, might as well get a cool one like this.And admit it Brian. I know you felt totally Mohican bad throwing that thing. Good stuff. Thanks Brian.
I was having fun making this one
One of my all time fav tool and weapon
;-)
as someone that's used machetes a lot. in pretty much any situation. in my opinion, and I'd stake my life on it, a machete, especially a good one can be a end all be all blade of choice for any woods/survival situation. if, and only if, you had one blade to choose in bringing with you.
I think it depends on your location
NICE!! I want one. It appears that Schrade did an excellent job on that one. Awesome video Bryan. You made that blade look good!
It was nuthin" ;-)
Hi, do you know the machetes: Schrade Priscilla, KERSHAW CAMP 18 "and CRKT Chanceinhell 18". What the best in the 3 choise?
Not sure about "best". I have both the Priscilla and the Camp 10 (not 18) and I like them both. But I especially like the Priscilla
Brian, always enjoy your videos., thumbs up. Dan in Macon,Ga.
Thanks for watching Dan.
As much as I love the Schrade brand, when it comes to jungle bolos, I will always choose the ones made by natives. I have a very similar shaped one, made in Philippines for hundreds of years. And I love it.
Very nice
I am going to keep an eye when this one comes out.
I would
Not bad, might have to grab one of these when they come out.
You will be glad you did.
That is pretty sweet, thank you so much for sharing and I hope you have a blessed week.
You too
Last Oct you reviewed the Schrade Gurkha Kukri. How would you compare Priscilla to that Kukri???
I like this one better
Schrade brings it again!
Yep
Very nice, definitely gonna have to check that out. Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching.
I'm pretty excited for this I wonder how well it will stand up against Kershaw's Camp series machetes.
I have used both and I like them both but this one is my favorite so far.
Hey Bryan if you could only pick one Priscilla or Jethro
Great review Bryan! And Priscilla sticks nice throw!
Thanks!
Looks good, but how does it take to being resharpened.
How long does any blade this size take?
Thanks for the Schrade vids. Looks like Schrade/ Taylor brands/ S&W is keeping a god thing going.
I agree
Say Heah Brian, Defenetly a good clearing tool, In my neck of the woods a Summee Long Knife is used alot. I knew right away knew it would be a good chopper, It dies look a little like my O. K. C. Gen2 SP-53 and it's a Sharp Hammer. Yeah I like the Priscilla but only if they made it in a 5160
;-)
Does it hold an edge well? I've bought 3 schrade knives and the metal used is terrible. It just will not hold an edge at all.
Seems to be OK to me. I haven't used it a lot but whenever I do it does machete stuff fine.
Price? I'm getting one if it's not to bad.
no idea yet
$32 on Amazon
right around 30 bucks. I'd say that's a pretty good price for this too.
Which knife is the better one: the SCHMBS "Priscilla" or the large Kukri-Machete?
Better? That is a personal opinion. I like the Priscilla more.
Survival On Purpose
I meant "better" for some basics like chopping.
Of course there is always a subjectivity.
the spine looks small and it looks like it wont hold up. is it worth it? my Filipino machetes have a thick spine and awesome chopping power.
+joshua richards i'd say if you're just looking for a straight up machete this is probably not what you're looking for. If you're looking for a more versatile tool with a little style, this might fit the bill
Right blade and handle shape. Good sheath (finally). Serviceable and easily sharpened steel. Clip the wings a little and hit the $50 ish price point, I'm all over that thing.
I bet it will be a bargain
Blade thickness - how much.
Is there a story behind the skunk? I have seen it in a few videos.
Skunk? What skunk?
"OK". Like your channel. Keep up the good work. "Squirrel"
Looks great! Nice hat
+Troy Manning It is a nice hat, isn't it ?
SOP, which do you prefer--Priscilla or Kershaw Camp 18? Thanks
I never used the Camp 18. I do have a smaller Camp 10 (I think) and i like it. But I also like the Priscilla a lot
Any idea on the inspiration for the blade shape/design? It reminds me of a Philippine bolo/machete.
Could be
Bolo knife:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolo_knife
Hey I see the Black Scout Survival hat. Very nice
Isn't it?
Not a fan of Schrade but I gotta say I'm interested in this one. Price point?
don't know yet
If they would have put a slight kukri bend in it it would have been a close copy to Nicole's blade on Alone season 2.
I've been looking for one of her blades. The guy that made hers will make one fie me, but it will cost around $500.
Which is fine. Cold steel Sam Mai cost about the same. I just want to try something close first and see if I like it.
I hear you
DO YOU HAVE A PROJECTED PRICE FOR THIS KNIFE?
not yet
And an awesome blade thrower 👍🏽 very impressed
Thanks!
Great looking blade. Looking forward to having one in hand.
You'll like it
But can you baton it?
That looks wicked sharp!
It was crazy sharp for a machete size blade
I really like the design of this one. Wishlist material! 👍
I agree
Good video. When is this machete for sale and how much?
2017 and I don't know ;-)
Im still not sold on the steel but I love that design, I can see why you chose this one for the Zpaw.
+TurtleWolf Pack it is fun
when does this come out and where can I buy one?
Soon. Very soon
Thankyou. Where would I be able to purchase one?
Great video and a cool blade to look forward to. How do you think it would do at shelter building?
Excellent
nice vid. We'll be looking forward to this one
Yeah, its a good one
Great video. I'll definitely be getting one!
You will be glad you did.
Looks like something we should have!!!
I agree
That looks great!
I think so
I like the look of this one
Me too
Skunk!!! Nice review Bryan cool blade
Thanks. I appreciate it.
Prissy has bite. The sharpened side of the finger guard/choil concerns me but that is easy to take care of. Looks like it would be good for zombies as well:)
She does indeed bite
Very cool MBS... No BS 😆
Love this wacky tool 👍
Cheers
Blazin'Blades
Thanks for watching.
how would that hold up during batoning wood
I imagine just fine. I have batoned many other Schrade 3Cr blades with no problems. Actually, I have never had a problem batoning any Schrade blade.
Survival On Purpose thanks for the reply. I definitely want to buy that when it comes out.
Do Priscilla and Jessica get along? lol Looks like a nice new offering by Schrade. Thanks for sharing it.
+sameold77 thanks for watching
Great video definitely going to buy one. 👍🏽
You will be glad you did.
Nice review: thank you!
+Jon Dearborn thanks for warching
That is a very impressive tool. I like how you made this video. The overall style and especially the guitar picking while doing the testing. This one has has risen above your normal outstanding quality. You gave a very detailed review. Thank you.
I do have a question. What species of pine are these trees that sprout fine cutting instruments when you walk through the woods? Are they only native to Georgia?
Aw shucks. You are too kind. And the pines are definitely native to Georgia. A very small area in fact.
do you know when in 2017 it comes out?
+Merrik Willson not yet
I might be concerned how fine the point/tip is, especially on a chopper. I see it breaking easily. Otherwise, looks like a real functional tool.
+David Mm I have no concerns based on my balance testing.
I think I'd like to explore a serious relationship with sweet Priscilla!!!
Indeed!!
I hear she plays "the field"
;-)
@@SurvivalOnPurpose it'd be nice if you included the price point in the review
Outstanding
Thanks for watching.
Nice machete, nice design, not just a flat piece of metal that's been sharpened, but I'm not sure about that sharp looking point bit at the edge of the blade next to the handle,
One more point.. I'm not sure if it was mentioned but how much does or will it cost.
no idea on cost yet and the point at the handle end is pretty protected by the sweep of the blade/handguard area.
Survival On Purpose okay.. thanks for replying, not alot of people do.
what's the thickness on that blade?
sorry you mentioned already in the vid on how thick it is
He miss quoted the thickness. Actual stock thickness is 3/16".
It actually varies from place to place on the blade.
Not necessarily. If you look only at the spine it would appear as such but there is no noticeable thickness variation. It's most definitely 3/16". These grinds wouldn't work on 1/8" stock.
Love it! Thanks for the vid.
I know you would like this one. It could have been designed with you in mind ;-)
Yes indeed! It looks like it can handle some abuse!
I'm sold on it, in fact I bought one on Amazon earlier today, it's a lovely odd ball... It's not quite a chopping knife, too long, not heavy enough... It's not quite a sword, to short, not much hand protection... Not quite a machete, too thick, not flexible enough... And I'm not even sure if it's a swordchete. The only thing like it I can think of is the Hanwei Banshee. But it looks perfect for my neck of the woods in Maine where we mostly have small poplar, bass wood, and white pine. I'm curious to see how this compares with my larger Cold Steel Swordchetes.
I need to slow down on blades though... Got a two actual swords in the mail along with this thing.
Cool
I'm surprised they didn't call it Thorin, or even just Orcrist. I guess if they did they'd have to pay royalties. The blade design, sweep, belly, recurve, and straight back are almost exactly the shape of the sword "Orcrist" from the movie "The Hobbit" and used by Thorin Oakenshield, King Under The Mountain. As a fantasy sword I love Orcrist, it's a very good design. As such, the Priscilla will probably be a good cutter, but I'll bet the blade doesn't glow blue when orcs or goblins are near. Bummer.
But it sings as it slides through their orcen flesh
Good eye Rodger.
Same design as Thorin's Elven made sword.
Reminds me of book of Eli sword
So I hear
Hobbit movies was the inspiration, the Orcrist Sword
@Yohan Abou Merhi the Priscilla is closer if you drill holes in the blade in the right spot. The large kukri is less like the BoE machete overall. The kukri has too much curve on the spine and the holes arent in the right spot. This blade shape is much closer.
@@brianmccann666the sword had less curve this blade is most twisted
the sword was much heavy with decorations
Now that's a nice one
I agree
That thing is a hoss good review you really enjoyed that thing I could tell
I did
Howdy I live in Australia where we have the most stupid knife rules outside of Great Britain , love the Prasilla we made a movie of the same I own a CRKT chanceinhell a must travelling companion when I go outback , love your vids see ya
Thanks mate
cant wait to see how it take wear and tear over time, 2017 maybe the year i replace my kukri
I'm sure it will do fine
Nice blade
+Cameron Renteria I agrwe
I bought the Jethro after watching your video on it....THEN I saw this video and cussed afterwards as I was ordering one from Amazon.
Used both on a camping trip and was NOT disappointed in either blades.
The sheath for the Jethro I love
The sheath for the Priscilla I HATE,and will be getting a custom sheath for her.
Looks pretty good! Definitely something to look at for a zombie apocalypse. Not sure how useful it would be for me here in the Pacific Northwest. Good review as always.
+Mike Major (Rather Be Bushcrafting) I think it would be useful anywhere for most tasks a small hatchet would be used for. It is just another choice, not necessarily the best one for all circumstances. It it is pretty cool. Thanks for watching.
a blade for small trees sapling or brush
Well it certainly LOOKS cool. Being you are in Georgia maybe you should call that one a 'Hahira Bush Sword' :)
+JAB 619 it does look cool.
6:52 / also u should review the Wal-Mart machete
Probably not
Impressive I like.
So do I
I like it!
I agree
Trivia fact Josh named it after a character from one of his favorite anime’s 😁
Nice I want one
Yes you do ;-)
man thats sweet
I agree
Miranda Lambert's blade of choice.
;-)
Tell you what Brian...zombies better mind watch out for you and Priscilla!...:)
+alex “bikeman” o'neal ;-)
I would have liked to have seen how it handles actually clearing some dense brush. I'm looking to buy a machete, not an axe, not a fire striker, not a throwing knife...a machete.
Fair enough