I am looking for a machete to use on coconuts. Would this be a good choice for that purpose?
1054136
This is nice machete it is not sharp enough to cut skin, I have never tried cutting a coconut, I hope this helps
1841865
The blade would have to be very narrow analogous to a knife. Also, something as large as a machete would tax the machine. You need something more industrial for that application.
1169734
I honestly couldn't tell you, I've only ever used Tramontina before for the last 3 years and never had a problem since. When that one gives in I'm sure ill get another of the same thing. It works well for all types of foliage from real thick to light. So I think this is your machete. Good price and quality.
1312471
This is a big heavy cleaver for chopping thru bones. I use a chef knife on galanga, but your knife has to be sharp. The cleaver could do the job easily but it would be hard to thinly slice.
404460
Of course you can use a knife or a spoon but the flesh would frequently come out with a part of the inedible soft inner shell which would have to be trimmed off. The tool got the right depth of the flesh out easy and fast. Understand this is a novelty tool for people who want more ease with working with whole coconuts. If someone has been an expert at opening and de fleshing coconuts frequently, this wouldn't be necessary.
2254072
Absolutely. However, the head weight of a Latin style machette, parang and bolo machete make these the better candidates.
1872616
I would think this would be more aggressive than you would want for trimming palm fronds. I would use a reciprocating saw with a pruning blade in it for that.
1854727
It'll work fine. It is really light on the back end making it very heavy on the blade end which could be perfect for cutting off a snakes head.
1618560
Yes, I should think so. But you might want a longer machete. This one is really meant for fighting.
565110
If your machete is 18" it should work out fine. ie : length wise , but remember the tip if the blade should be protected as I explained earlier. Good Luck !!
1432079
After Christmas, I used it to chop through a 5" dia Christmas Tree trunk, swinging as hard as I could. The machete did not bend - the trunk did cut. It took several swings - which is proably why people don't use machetes to chop logs.
1456741
It is not like the machete. It is sturdy in the middle as an owner of this sword I would highly recommend it.
1618557
Yes yes yes. It can do all of those thing but remember, it is HEAVY. A longer, thinner machete would be a better choice for clearing paths. I agree with reviewer Stan; it strikes me more as a close quarter intimidating weapon.
1724867
I didn't use the Presto 02910 SaladShooter to shred any coconut, but I seriously doubt it's capable of doing so. The shredder is very flimsy.
1243489
Yes, I tried it the other day on a young coconut and it worked perfectly. I could get the whole half out in one piece.
1452255
Hmmmmmmmmmmm, I think Amazon carries a model of Gallager's "Sledge-O-Matic" which should handle those coconuts. Or try the "Acme" company........
1376069
I would use the Lansky sharpening puck. I wouldnt use metal files, that would grind down the thin metal of the machete horrendously, when all you need is an edge.