Can this be used as a machete?
491642
It is NOT a machete. If you use it in that purpose fully expect it to break on you. Why not just buy a machete that is designed for that purpose?
491643
Well, it can cut but it would not be as efficient as a proper machete... it works best as a shovel and could be used to chop through wood, but in a jungle situation it just would not be efficient enough.... I don't think. I use it for backpacking as a poop shovel, biodegradable diaper shovel, sod remover for fire pits....
420313
I don't see why not. It has a large blade that is fairly sharp. Should have lots of leverage because of its length and weight.
2254073
mine is pretty tough; the very tip snapped off before i even got it, but that's just going to happen with that kind of point. it really is a budget Gladius though, not a Machete. it is not for chopping at all, it is a penetrator. The bulging to the sides at the end is actually somewhat exaggerated based on mine. I love it, but it is not a pioneer tool.
2211537
You can use it like a wet saw but it is for dry sawing only. You will need to go slowly and not let the blade overheat.
1146838
I think it could be easily cut with a hack saw. It's pretty tough stuff. I wouldn't recommend using a utility knife for safety reasons.
216754
It is not a machete, in that if you hit light, unsupported brush, it will push the brush back instead of cutting like a fast moving machete will. But if you a taking small-medium limbs off of a tree, and you hit it in the curve of the blade, it de-limbs things nicely.
1004388
Definitely. Much better than a regular machete - lets you swing past arm's reach to keep you out of harm's way. It's not too quick to maneuver, but the nice heavy blade puts a lot of power behind each swing.
2254072
Absolutely. However, the head weight of a Latin style machette, parang and bolo machete make these the better candidates.
240507
It's a bayonet not a machete or other tool. It's edge is meant to be sharp for one purpose. You do not cut branches or whittle with it. If not used for it's intended purpose, fighting, it will dull quickly.
1158318
sorry,i don,t know as i haven't tried it.There is a blade that might do the job ,but i doubt it .
1815369
I do NOT think so. The edges are rolled and not sharp. Also no handle to use as a cutter.
1597494
yes, but it has size limitations. I would not use it like a chef knife, but I tend to pick it up for specialized jobs.
657150
This sword is not a machete substitute. The 300 Spartan sword is WAY too heavy and not sharp enough to bite into brush stems to be effective.
1915920
I have to reiterate what everyone else has said. Look for a a latin machete made by various companies. Imacasa,cold steel,condor,esee ect ect. Ka-bar sells some good machetes. They are more like a knife in thickness the kukri is anyway. Your question asks if it can be technically yes. Is itgoing to be quick and less tedious? No. A great machete would be better. Hope this helps.
388790
Not as per the directions. The sharpener is supposed to rest on a counter surface. The machete blade would likely be too long.
977177
The slots would probably be too narrow for axes , but machetes should work fine. I have found that although it scratched my knife blades the Furi Rachael Ray Ozitech Diamond Fingers Pro Knife Sharpener works great on axes. It should be fine for machetes too.
968783
Sure is. All machetes should be. Needs sharpening out of the box. I used a file to rough it down and honed it with a stone. Great tool.