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Old 10-15-2019, 11:19 AM
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Thumbs up heavy blades vs thin blades

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Originally Posted by NCC View Post
I have a Gerber and a couple of Condor machetes. They feel equally sharp, but the Condors will easily slice through a willow that the Gerber glances off of.

Buy a good machete, keep it sharp, and you’ll be surprised how useful it is for clearing trails.
^^QFT^^
The thin bladed machetes are designed for grasses, vines, and thin flexible branches. Light weight and easy to swing all day long.
Heavy bladed machetes like the Condor Golok or Parang are designed for clearing heavier brush and small trees. They have the mass to cut through a 1.5" sapling with ease.
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