Is A $20 Machete Really Worth It?
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You missed one the Ozark trail 15" machete for $12 Ive used mine for a year holds a great edge
something about watching you swing these machetes like bats is halarious.
Its leverage you have to have the rope pulled tight on each wnd
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Watching Tyler keep saying “Ohh now I figured out what was going wrong, I got this now” and repeatedly fail has gotta be the best thing on the internet😂😂
We need a most expensive vs cheap one of this. I would watch it
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I love how the spaghetti is still on the wall in the background
He said it was going to be there forever and it seems he is a man of his words
@@tatertots1292 some future archeologists are gonna find the garage door with the noodles and usernames intact and think it’s a hieroglyphics or something
He replaces it every week to maintain continuity. He can’t risk messing up the lore
@@Kriscosmic True I'd love to see that discovery
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Machetes are supposed to be top heavy. They're made for chopping, and the extra metal on the end is supposed to make it easier to chop.
No, the machetea are not heavy, they have the pop very in front which is different. An 18"/22" machete should not exceed 500 grams) 1 pound approx.
Nah bro, a chopper like a golaks or kukris heavy, machetes light
@@sebastianfinch6611 Top heavy refers to how the weight is distributed, in this case more of the overall weight is towards the top. It doesn't mean they weigh a lot.
The Gordon or harbor freight one probably cut the bottles the best because it is so thin. It also probably dulls the fastest. Remember machetes aren't supposed to be very sharp because they don't need to be very sharp to cut through green plants, and if they are too sharp they roll the edge and dull quickly on thicker branches that you also have to cut through.
I would assume the Fiskars is the best option for actual use.
almost like its the most expensive or something
I can agree on the fiskars, I’ve had the same one for over 5+ years probably more it’s been round since I was a kid, we have never sharpened it, although I probably should, but it never fails, and hasn’t slowed down through all the cutting we use it for, and we use it mostly for cutting thicker palm branches in half to fit in our trash can👍🏻
I have that same exact Fiskars and it does work very well I’ve had it for 10+ years
i had one of the harbor freigh one when i was yonger playing in the woods. its not that bad. the only problem is that the handle at the time i had it did come apart but that took over three years for that to realy happen
Bruh
Holy cow, look at the gouges in the edge of the Coleman after the second chop test. That is garbage quality steel. The most important factor when determining how good a machete is, is not how sharp of an edge you can put on it, but how long will it hold the edge after being sharpened.
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“Shipped this back to the cave man days” Damn, Tyler just solved the time travel enigma
My 2 favorites machete brands for real good quality and a $20 budget are:
-Tramontina; made in Brasil and really used hours a day by real worker to cut sugar canne.
- 32 Dumas-ainé (that you may pronounce « trant-dou duma-haynee » 😅). Come from Frenche West Indies. A little more pricy, but real good steel.
You seem to be forgetting that the French are always super mean to Americans so we don't generally want to use yall's tools.
The tramontinas r the best machetes made by far. If u want a good machete look at the people who need to use them all day
I good basic military surplus machete is hard to beat at $20...
I agree, for cutting sugarcane and trail clearing of vines, creepers and thin tree trunks about 1". All else, break out the hatchet and be prepared to go up to the tree ax.
@@thedeaderer8791 No, until relatively recently Tramontina's blades were of deplorable quality, currently they are good machetes but there are better options.
Before finishing the video I just want to say I have been absolutely satisfied by every Fiskars product I've purchased. Axe, Hatchet, Cultivator, Scissors. They make good stuff.
this
The fiskars x25 was the first ax I ever bought. Still have it ten years later
fiskars scissors will never be beaten.
Finnish quality
Same bro
"Fiskars" is a well known brand from Finland. they have most things that are used in a garden. Axes, rakes, secateurs, rakes, shovels, shovels and more
they are pretty well known in the us too...
They are also well known for their decent quality sewing scissors. Some argue that they're as good as Ginghers.
@@Sabamika1 As long as you treat them right, those can be generational tools.
My dad always owned Fiskar loppers and sheers. They have I think a lifetime warranty. He owns a large landscaping company but those Fiskars don't leave his truck lol.
We’ll make sure to tell us about the shovels at least!
Machetes are sharpened for cutting the material they are used to cut. Most machetes will have a more blunt edge on them for cutting light brush and small branches. This will give increased durability and maintain an edge for longer. An extremely sharp machete will lose its edge much quicker than a slightly duller one.
Came here to say this, they have come to a 40-50 degree edge vs a knife with a 30-36 degree edge. If it was 30-35 degrees it would chip and roll the edge making it incredibly crappy. It has a utility edge for going through really dense stuff.
Just wanted to say that.. Just this.. made for twigs...
tyler’s a lot more confident when recording compared to 3 years ago his content has improved so much and his confidence on camera
honey, he's out there calling 2x4s trees and chopping them with machetes
the 2x4 was an extremely invasive species apparently 🤔
The angle you chop it is extremely important. You're cutting less fibers at one time and they slice like butter. At a side to side angle, you're essentially trying to cut them all at once. It's the same concept as ripping a phone book in half. You don't rip the book. It's each page at once but one page at a time.
Yep, cutting at a 45 degree angle definitely works better than going in at 90 degrees.
"I've had ten of these in my lifetime, doing things kids do with machetes" who on earth owned a machete as a kid?! Let alone multiple?! XD
I think it depends on the region you’re raised in. I’m from Minnesota so I went through tons of Fellet knives as a kid. If he had machetes, I’m guessing he played around swampy marsh areas as a kid
@@chupacabra8479 lmaooo goddamn
I'm a Michigan farm kid, and I've been through a few clearing trails and fence rows, I personally prefer the Gerber's, they're cheap and really good
Never even struck me as being odd, I was also raised in a small town and entire summers were spent down at the creek hacking at different stuff.. or blowing up stuff with giant fire crackers..I kinda feel sorry for the kids that didn't. LOL
Well... Me.
I still own the buck knife i was given as a child. The machete disappeared as some point (probably when moving house at one point or another).
that Coleman with the green cloth cover thing is like the one I got as a kid. I remember getting them from a hardware store me and my brother they were like 6 bucks.
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Tyler learned the move: Edge Alignment
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Go to Lowes and get a Tramontina machete for $20 and you can use it forever. It is a standard bush style blade made of 1750 I am pretty sure so it holds an edge well and has served me well for years. Makes a great gift too.
I love Tyler's content. He is a dude scientist, answering all of the important questions.
11:05 “That’s what happens when you have a long machete……I guess”
I have spent 20 years working on brush control for electric companies! We used machetes to hack into trees and squirt our herbicide solution! I have used just about every machete that is out there! The Ontario Knife company has the best there is!! We actually sharpen them razor sharp! Onto machete’s last! They hold their sharpness, don’t bend and have the perfect weight! I’m retired now, but the last machete I bought was around $18.
Broham trying to get two cuts in a row and each time i thought "aw man!" Super relatable lmao
I love that in every video the suspense of him needing a trip to the ER is right on the edge.
I still have a sugar cane machete that my grandpa bought in 1974. The edge is slightly concave now from 40+ years of sharpening, but he always kept a coat of grease on it and hit it with the occasional rust pad to keep the pitting away, so it's still in surprisingly good condition overall.
You’re probably the only CZcamsr I watch whose sponsors actually interest me.
“Mom Tyler’s in the backyard with the machete again” 😂
Who else is happy he just made it through the video without any major injuries? :)
Technique is the most important part. Where your knuckles are pointed is where the edge is pointed, and the weight of the blade is what's meant to carry it through (so hitting with the widest blade section is key). If your grip is wrong, aim is off, or your knuckle alignment is wrong the blade will twist and skip off. I have that same Fiskars machete, and I've gotten clean cuts through 2-3 inch branches in a single swing. Thing has lasted about 6 years for me so far, and I have beaten the crap out of it on more than a few occasions.
Just imagine what the neighbors would think if Tyler had a forest of those trees pop up one day...
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someone should count in all his videos how many water bottles he has wasted😭😭Love the videos i watch every one of them
I'd love to see you collaborate with one of the myriad of blacksmiths or bladesmiths on CZcams to revisit this video, see if they have any insight in making these blades better, re-profiling them, things like that.
I would like to see home collaborate with “Nate from the internet” and make a machete to test.
11:40 me everytime I watch Tyler’s videos
32:23 should have taken a sip of the water like you made a cup XD opportunity missed
I had no idea kids were expected to do anything with machetes. Who knew?
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You didn't have fun as a kid unless you and a few friends were going in the woods and building your own for with a machete and knife as a kid. We had a whole ass camp with 4 hits, campfire, smoking rack for meat, chopping block, etc. Was the best memories I have as a kid.
@@ReaIJackhammer When I was patrol leader, I ended up doing all the work in the camp while the other guys went out and chopped wood. I didn't say I was an effective leader.
@ReaIJackhammer me and one of my buddies had a 20ft tall 10 ft wide teepee along with a 3d archery trail that winded through about 15 acres of woods the trail itself was about 10ft wide cut with machetes bow saws and Hatchett through the thickest part of his ads property because there was nothing there
Well, you're a utah resident! Umm me too haha at least now I know I can get the box with the weapons shipped to me🤣
Back handed swings give you better power, and use less space. Grew up cutting brush for work.
I also own 2 of the fiskars, and they are decently durable, which is something that is hard to show in a video.
I’d love to see you do different food processors and blenders. Really put em through the tests!
Forgot to say, I love all your videos Tyler. I watch every video as soon I notice you've uploaded. Thanks for the entertainment.
I've owned probably 6 machetes and the last one I bought and the only one I will buy in the future is Marbles brand machete, they are under 20 dollars and they come razor sharp out of the box. They are also extremely durable.
Absolutely a great machete, made by Imicasa in El Salvador.
If you're not familiar Condor is the higher end / recreational line by Imicasa.
I don't buy Condor because they're just fancier, but they are a good tool.
Man this is exactly what I needed to make me feel better. Thank you Tyler. ❤️🤝
"Doing whatever kids do with machetes"
PREFERABLY NOTHING???
Don't forget that different machetes are designed for different tasks . Thin floppy machetes are more for grass and light vines , and thick heavy machetes , from cane machetes all the way up to parangs and kukri style machetes are more for small trees and heavier foliage. Also highly recommend trying out a machete from an army surplus. You're either gonna find an okc machete or Tramontina , or maybe even an Imacasa. Also if you use an axe file to sharpen it it's more time consuming but you get a really good edge . Once got careless while sharpening and accidentally press cut my thumb tip. Figured it was good enough at that point .
Would love to see you attempt a forged in fire style video. Where you made you're own novice machete.
I bought my hardware store brand machete over a decade ago for les than 20 bucks and its pretty decent... with inflation I cannot imagine getting the same quality for the price.
heh I should have started the video before commenting. your mid range is the one I own right down the the canvas scabbard.
YES my excitement on that cut: 23:41 and then I'm just yelling TECHNIQUE in spongebob voice.
Swinging a machete is an art...my hubby is a surveyor and clears property lines with one. I can try for hours and he can do it in one swing. He says it's a balance of stiffness and sharpness for a GOOD machete. Plus knowing how to swing, kind for like throwing an axe or knife.
"Doing whatever kids do with machetes."
Uhh Kids don't normally have machetes lol
"Got some good flex to it. " 😂😂
Budget machete and no Tramontina? You're outta you're damn mind
Fiskars is actually a decent brand I have several of their tools
11:27 Best part: Tyler worried about spilling water on his water drenched table lmao!
Got my midnight snack and cant wait to watch 🤘
Tyler awesome video as usual Bro!
The times I've been using my machette I found that you do need some resistance to slice. So slinging perpendicular to most things doesn't do it you have to slice at a bias to either push or pull the force through whatever you're chopping.
U should do a video on what liquids can you put in a kettle and keep doing what ur doing ur videos are great👍🏻
Green trees, bushes,vines,branches are easier to cut with a machete. But who expects you to bring a forest in your garage. Good video. 👍
i was always under the impression those required sharpening when purchased new.
The way I look at it. They don't want the edge cutting through the packaging or inexperienced users. If a user doesn't know how to sharpen their own knifes. Maybe they shouldn't be using knives. Especially since using such knives will usually require resharpening anyway.
This video actually answered a question I've wondered for awhile now lol. I always saw these machetes at like Walmart and meijers and wondered if they were any good.
I’ve a had a Gerber I picked up like 8-9 years ago... wasn’t $20 but $40 and I love it.
I do yard work with it and go fishing, dig holes with it, use it to pick rocks up while looking for snakes.
Been a great machete for me and my uses.
I am looking to upgrade into maybe the $100-$200 range though I just don’t know what style I want to get this time.
It’s all about the steel type.
I love the slow motion sound effects when Tyler slices through a water bottle and then the face of fear he makes lol
I would have added a post-credit scene using the second machete to spread some butter on a toast 🤣
I have one of the Fiskars one. Been a great blade after all these years.
Ya I was thinking for sharpness testing you should definitely do at least 3 alone the length of the blades
Striking down at an angle provided the wood the most stable hit, while striking up allows the “tree” to shift greatly reducing the “hit” capability.
A sharpening suggestion I have is to use a flat filer for the machetes. It's a whole lot better because it's meant to file the steel blade. Wet stones won't do much with them. If you use a an angle grinder, a tiger disk(sand paper disk) can polish the edge and sharpen it safely because it won't eat the metal as quickly.
What do you mean whet stones arent made for steel blades?
Where does that knowledge come from?
I like tramontina myself. Comes unfinished so you have to sharpen it, but the steel is good and far superior to 3cr options often found in other budget machetes. I clunked an old wheel with mine clearing brush and barely nicked the edge. Less than 2 minutes with stone then ceramic and good as new. I've also seen 3cr ones ruined hitting leftover barbed wire in brush. I haven't checked prices in a while but Ontario used to have a machete in 1095 for right at $20. I got one of them as well, and it's very good as well.
Love mine. I leave tip and front 3 inches blunt for digging and root chopping. Thing holds an edge and handles reckless swing into ground vines well. Hit many rocks and havent chipped or cracked it yet.
i think a safety thing with budget blades in large stores i think is generally to be sold a little dull in case of some one unhinged tries to take it for a trial run in store , having it dull minimizes possible injury , but as the fisker shows having some time to sharpen it , it has some decent quality
I like Fiskars. I have a log splitter axe from them. the handle is amazing and its really solid. To be fair with the edges the end user can sharpen them up to be functional.
15 videos later, the pasta is still there 🤣🤣🤣
Tyler discovers why cutting a free hanging rope is considered a significant challenge.
Your frustration in this one is hilarious 🤣 sorry brotha 😅🤣
Sorry I missed the live! Excellent show Kriss!
my main takeaways today have been:
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tylertube really needs to work on his edge alignment
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he seems to think that edge out of the box is more important than edge retention. in a machete.
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he also seems to think that you can just sharpen stuff that's dull asf using the same tools as one would use to sharpen a slightly dull knife.
dude, if it can't cut paper, even your coarsest stone is gonna take hours, just use a belt grinder, or a grinding wheel if you have it
Love the videos been a long time watcher and follower hope you are able to do more videos a week I hate waiting so long for new videos lol
To slice make sure you pull/drag as you swing. When you're chopping go at much sharper angles. Instead of swinging 2 o'clock to 8, try 1 to 7.
(Also they're not made to cut processed lumber, like that board growing in your backyard, that's much more difficult.)
I just stubbled upon one of your review videos and now I can’t stop watching them. He kind of reminds me of Ricky from trailer park boys.
In this video: Tyler learns how to hone his machete skills
Your trees you need to cut are called naked pine they're really useful for a lot of things LOL
tyler for $20 or less you could get a cold steel machete there's a ton of designs to choose from but I've had the kukri , magnum kukri and heavy machete for years . i chop down pine trees with the kukri I personally would have liked to have seen you compare it to something closer to that or even gerber who offers machetes in the area of $20 the one you chose looks like what i bought from farmers markets / flea markets for $5 as a teenager
2:56 Sir that's not a sheathe, that's a sock! 🤣
Tyler is back for another week of content 👍👍
idk. I'm a blacksmith in alaska where decent, known steel is only available online or through buying some other product that incorporates that steel.
and if I need 18-ish inch sheets of fairly decent steel, be it for springs, hooks, daggers, etc., there's a store in town that sells some really quite decent "classic coleman walmart machetes" for $12, and with a few days of work, I can make a half dozen $50 knives from a single one.
heck I took one of those things, replaced the handle with a 12" length of ash wood, sharpened it properly, and now it's my go-to bushcraft machete
You have just the best Video ideas
try the square ended one from Bespoke box
"My first swing is a perfect and beautiful swing and all the ones after that are, like, garbage."
Tyler has mastered Jigen-ryu style swordsmanship.
love to see Fiskars, as Fin. love your channel man
Uncle bobby slicing rope in the garage while talking to himself like a madman.
I approve.
Tyler, you should test small multi tool pliers like the leather man squirt, Gerber dime, and the SOG power pint and other small multi tools
i love watching tyler cower in fear in the slow mo as he chops a water bottle, then the literal FRAME it doesnt cut his face turns from slight fear to -_-
Tramontina sells their machetes at Lowes for $20. The sheathe is pretty good too.
Gerber also sells their Gerber Gator Jr machetes for about $20ish, however I don't know enough of their quality in comparison to these.
Great video... newbie to the camping scene so this was helpful. But do your neighbors know your a CZcamsr if I was your neighbor looking out that window next door I'd be thinking your a weirdo with all these back yard reviews you do lmaooo we know why and enjoy it just curious if your surrounding neighbors know as well 😂😂
Watch for edge allinment when cutting, it makes all the differemce if you cut it or not, if you mess it up even a hair whittling sharp edge won't cut the rope (it would be whey more forgiving but without somewhat proper edge allinement it still won't cut it..) Sharpness matters a lot but in the end the edge has make "proper" contact with the rope to cut it.
The first bottle sounded like a thunderstorm in the slomo xD
Ontario Knife Co. and Schrade both make great machetes (and knives!) at very reasonable prices.
Maybe not "below $20" reasonable, but i have carried a schrade knife every day for 15 years.
Id say that the HF one would be an excellent sod knife, super light and thin great for cutting sod to size.
Looking for a good semi budget machete? Go with the cold steel options. The standard kukri and the magnum kukri are awesome for its price. I think they cost about $25-30 bucks nowadays. They also have high end expensive premium steel versions too if your looking for an investment but some like the gurkha kukro plus with 3-v steel cost around $700 which is crazy and I've never had the privilege of testing it. There's mid grade options too for decent prices. Its all about the steel and cutting angle. With standard machetes always be prepared to put your own edge on them. They always come pretty crappy from the factory and a lot need a regrading but after a touch up your good to go.
I used to use a Gordon compact knife but finally got the new fast back but it was def a tough switch tho the gordon was awesome
Does anyone else wonder what the floor of Tyler's garage looks like? lol
How your only on 680K is mind blowing. You have been pumping out banger videos for years now. And i have watched every single minute. Tyler under rated fo sure.