HOPPI
Reviewed in Germany on August 30, 2024
Sehr gute Stabilität und scharf ist es auch
Jimbo
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2024
It is a machete not a sword but looks like a sword. It has a nice thin blade made of spring carbon steel manufactured in South Africa. It has a long handle but it can be used single handed, the blade is sharp it’s a slicer more than a chopper. I look at it more as a novelty than an actual machete. If you want a machete get the bolo that one is a nice chopper. This one It is more of a zombie apocalypse tool if you know what I mean. It is well made and if you get it for the right price around $30 go for it. You can have some fun on your backyard cutting plastic bottles and other things. So let your star wars kid come out.
H Shopper
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
It’s sharp, maybe too sharp for brush cutting. The edge might wear after extended use, but it sharpens easy and can keep going. Mine will shave my arm, even after cutting small oak trees in my yard.It’s not a perfect machete, its lack of mass affects its ability to clear brush. It is super fun to cut small trees with though. It makes the work more fun, not necessarily more easy.I want more of them, in more styles and would absolutely consider buying this as a cool gift for someone.
Jacopo
Reviewed in Italy on September 7, 2023
Arriva con un affilatura quasi assente,e come acciaio il 1055 è molto difficile da affilare con un comune affilacoltelli,se avete manualità e pazienza potete provarci,altrimenti fate fare ad un arrotino per 20/30€
Daniel B.
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2021
Came very, very sharp. Was immediately impressed with the lightness and the balanced grip at the top of the handle for single hand use. Double grip is even better! Can be used either way. Very lovely blade. Comes oil treated, hand-sharpened, nice touches both. Sheath is very stout, and solid. Very glad I bought this to add to my "tool" collection :)
Giuse Poseidon
Reviewed in Italy on September 25, 2019
Bel machete altamente affilato, il quale riproduce fedelmente il design della suddetta spada. La lama risulta assai affilata, ed il manico ergonomico aiuta ad impugnarla efficacemente. Buon articolo da regalo.
Thomas
Reviewed in Germany on June 1, 2019
Auch zwei als Übungsschwerter gekauft. Bin zufrieden, sind aber leider nicht ausbalanciert. Der Schwerpunkt liegt ca. 6 cm über dem Griff, was sich bei dem Gewicht mit einer Hand schon bemerkbar macht. Deswegen ein Sternchen Abzug beim Handling. Preis/Leistung ist okay, guter Kauf.
Hisge
Reviewed in Germany on December 1, 2017
Für den Preis, kann man nicht mehr verlangen.Ich trainiere Krabi Krabong, und dafür sind sie Top.Sie sind zwar etwas länger als traditionelle Darbs, aber für einen größeren Europäer ist das voll in Ordnung.Ok, die Klinge ist jetzt nicht wirklich sauber verarbeitet, der Rücken ist sehr scharfkantig, auch hat die Klinge wenn man genau hinschaut, einen kleinen Bogen.Ansonsten ist es sehr stabil und liegt super in der Hand.Ich habe zwei Bestellt, und beide waren für den Preis einfach klasse, zum Training bekommt man hier in Deutschland einfach nichts besseres.
Ray
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2015
The THAI machete I just received is better then I anticipated. Long full tang handle for excellent durability and leverage for powerful and lightning fast two handed chops. Also well balanced and light enough to easily be wielded with one hand. The factory edge is a little rough as to be expected but with a little whet stone action I am sure this will have and hold a razor edge. Even the sheath is sturdy, well put together, and has no visible flaws. This weapon appears to be made by an artisan who takes pride in his work and not just some laborer in a Chinese sweatshop factory. Made in South Africa and of very good quality.
ScottyMac
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2015
Wow this thing came nice a sharp and it is a beauty.A few tips that will make it even better (I have done these to each of my 2 handed machetes) :1) Add padded tennis racket grip wrap to the handle. I have larger hands and the padded grip wrap helps give it the girth I need to get a good strong grip on it, as well as makes it way more comfortable to use. Plus it really absorbs the shock when hitting something hard.2) Add a lanyard (para cord or rope) that is attaches to the hole in the end of the handle and goes around your wrist of the hand that is closest to the blade while as close to the blade as you can get. this will help from having it get lost or hurt someone else when you lose your grip and it gets away from you. Believe me, It will happen.3) Use a shotgun scabbard as a sheath to carry it on your back when around people so they don't freak out and call the authorities on you. You can easily attach a scabbard to a back pack with just 2 clips since they are made for that purpose. I add a piece of folded sheet metal inside the scabbard at the other end so the tip doesn't push through. When inserted all the way, there is very little handle showing but enough that people can see it is not a gun but cant see that its a sword either. I have never had anyone ask me what it is either while sheathed. but have had some really weird looks when it wasn't. Its pretty easy to pull out of it while on your back pack as long as you have a lanyard on it too.Edit: this is a great machete for cutting your way through an over grown trail but for light duty use only. Its very sharp and lightweight but since it is so light, it can't take the abuse that the other Cold Steel 2 handed machetes can. So if you are looking for something that can take the abuse and need something for heavy duty chopping, Try either of the 2 handed Katana's or 2 handed the Kukri. If you are too hard on this one it will break around the handle, as mine did. But I like it so much I am buying another and will keep buying a new one as I break them. I like it that much.
Rock Betu
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2015
I am a fan of Cold Steel, have several of their blades, all outstanding. I am also a practicing swordsman, giving occasional demos and teaching the art of such. Being a female in my 60's, 5'4", and 112 lbs, I have certain requirements in my choice of blades. This THAI sword (seller should take care to spell right..) exceeded my expectations. It is very light and agile for its size, and came very sharp. It easily sliced water jugs and up to 4 aluminums cans in one stroke, as well as green bamboo, etc. Its chopping power as a tool, is excellent. For both fun and work, Cold Steel has done an excellent job with this blade. The sheath is sturdy and well-made, but typical of CS, a bit "clunky". It has a slit in backside to allow for the hand-quard, which takes getting used to when unsheathing. Best of all, it sells for an amazingly low price for such a quality blade. I most highly recommend the Thai machete/sword for its versatility and functionality.
TexMex
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2014
Awesome machete !!! Works great for hacking back the jungle and keeping weirdos away! Fantastic feel and balance. I really like the way it handles compared to other styles. Very effective! The steel used is very tough and sharpens easily. I highly recommend coating the blade with frog lube to prevent rust and debris sticking. Frog lube is completely coating all my firearms, dive gear, fishing equiptment, knives, tools, and anything that can rust. Read some reviews and the testimonials ......guaranteed you will get some ;) .. Buy this machete and you will be stoked! Aloha :)