What Machete to Get?

[ISAslot]

I've been doing some yard work and the current machete I have is a Tramontina. The thing is it's really bad at keeping an edge. I was wondering if someone knows of a brand that isn't too expensive that keeps and edge better. I'm also looking for one that has a toothed back and has at least an 18" blade. Thanks.

 

[chiwawa626]

People actualy still use em for cutting through forests (or in this case a back yard)???
isnt there like some funny electric tool ur supposed to use?

 

[TheOverlord]

ColdSteel has some really nice large machetes, not sure if its quite what your looking for but thought id throw it out there...

 

[mcveigh]

yard work? Surrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre.

have you been taking all your meds?

 

[yakko]

You have the one I would suggest. They are all I use.

 

[perry]

Get the D.R. Field & Brush Mower(tm)!!!

 

[PsychoAndy]

I say get a surplus US Army Machete. They're pretty cheap, prob. around 20 bucks. At least thats how much they are in my catalog...

 

[ISAslot]

BTW, this is what the lower portions of my backyard look like.

 

[bigredguy]

i think he needs to clear a path to his "special crop"

 

[yakko]

<< BTW, this is what the lower portions of my backyard look like. >>

Nice. If you are local I might consider helping for a beer or 4. I need some good sweaty ass yard work for a change.