Seriously considering buying one next month since it's only $32 at MidWayUSA. I'm aware it's only intended for grass and brush. I have a Fiskars X7 for chopping wood.
What's the general opinion on Cold Steel these days?
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Seriously considering buying one next month since it's only $32 at MidWayUSA. I'm aware it's only intended for grass and brush. I have a Fiskars X7 for chopping wood.
What's the general opinion on Cold Steel these days?
Cold Steel is a good company in my book. They have some solid offerings. They also have some oddball stuff but their Bushman series is excellent as are their tomahawks and shovels.
It's definitely different looking. I only discovered the Kopis recently.Attachment 10390
I'm not too fond of their machetes. But I guess some would say I'm over abusive with them. They end up warping too easily for me. I like the KaBar kukri (can't say enough good stuff about it), Ontario military machete, and so far have been pleased with my Marbles machete.
Even a thin bladed "grass" machete can cut down a fairly large tree if it is alive (green). But you must use proper technique, angle and stroke etc. Best to buy a tool for the primary purpose you will be using it for. There are several very good manufacturers of machetes to choose from and hundreds of models depending on you primary application. $32 is actually a fairly generous budget especially if you sharpen it yourself. I.e. no fancy concave grind or whatever, this will not last long on a thin blade so not worth the extra $10 IMO.
Tramontina makes a great machete for little money.
I trust the Cold Steel brand. I've never used anything made by them that I didn't like.
The hawks and machetes worked good for me, but the durability wasn't that great. Both had several chips in them, the hawk only after a few minutes of use.
I don't have a problem with the Cold Steel products I've used. I have not used their machete. I guess the question comes - what do you want it for? I'd have trouble spending 3 to 4 times of what I spend on a Tramontina (I have several) for a tool that was intended for the same purpose. Of course, practicality goes out the window (for all of us) when we just want it because.
As stated in my original post, the Kopis will be for cutting a path through tall grass and brush. I just picked up a Kopis for $28 shipped.
Here's the Kopis in a gang bang.
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I would appreciate a review of it Psycho.
There's a few on YouTube.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrFixIt
You don't plan on using it?
Not until I get my wilderness survival kit finished.Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
Good luck with that.
Why do you say that? I'm halfway there.Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
I didn't mean to come across too harshly - I guess for day hiking I'm more of a just get out and do it kind of guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by AmericanPsycho
I much rather be fully prepared since my sense of direction sucks.
We're talking day hike and not arctic expedition right?
You can have all the kit in the world and not be prepared. Take short walks in the woods. Camp next to your car. Build your skills. Your kit will follow.Quote:
Originally Posted by AmericanPsycho
It looks good enough if its for grass and bush...like making your way through a thick bush and grass, even though I would prefer the cheaper Tramontinas ....just get out there and use it...if its a day's hike, you will need a poncho, a fires making kit.. some paracord, water container and your first aid kit...just go out there and do it...
Don't have a vehicle. Looking to purchase a Tomos Twister-50 scooter in Spring.Quote:
Originally Posted by Batch
You don't need a vehicle to go for a short walk.......just sayin.
12 hours is plenty enough time to get lost.Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
Quote:
Originally Posted by RangerXanatos
I find that my opinion varies regarding cs machetes. I think that yes there long ones do warp too easily the 18 inch blades. However the shorter ones like the 13 inch kukri machete is excellent rough use blade. I also have the 12 inch spear point machete and it is awesome.
I'm not sure of the length on their bolo machete but I have warped two of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by loki
I own two Cold Steel knives, a Master Hunter and a AK47 and like them both fine, the master hunter is in the kitchen drawer. I have noticed on several other forums this machete gets no love, I have no real world input just passing on what I have been reading.
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