SchradeDelta Class Decimate Kukri Machete with Stainless Steel Blade for Outdoor Survival

This is the best machete in the $50 price range, hands down. I collect a lot of knives and I use them. This blade will hold up to everything you would ever need it for practically. It is great for outdoor work and camp chores and is designed to work very nicely as a combat weapon.SpecsThe blade is full tang and constructed of 3cr13 steel. A good choice because it still had a good hardness but is soft enough to withstand constant high impact use. The blade is 13.3 in long and 1/8 in thick. Most machetes are 1/10 at best. The nice thick spine ensures durability. The blade design is a time tested and proven classic that dominates when it comes to efficiency. It's bigger belly and curved shape allow for maximum chopping power and quickens the time it takes for a swing to make contact. It has a nice tough powder coating on it. Not the smooth thin powder coating that looks like a layer of paint, this is thick, rough, and durable powder coating. (In all the abuse my schkm1 has been through the powder coating has not worn at all.) The handle is the Schrade safe-t grip and it is amazing. It is super ergonomic and is very small designed to comfortably fit almost any size hand. It is long enough to choke up on for slicing or slide your hand to the lower part of the handle which changes in shape to accommodate a tighter grip for heavy chopping. The curvature of the handle added to the handle shape result in the slight difference in hand position to equal a significant change in blade weight distribution and chopping power. The sheath is extremely well built nylon. It is double stitched at all the seams and riveted in strategic locations for added strength. It comes with a pouch attached to the sheath that contains a ferro rod and a diamond stone sharpener. It comes with a shoulder strap, thigh straps, and two loops secured to the sheath for strapping to a bag, vest or belt.All in all this is an amazing blade. Well constructed is an understatement, Schrade really blew me away with this one. And to get this quality and the accessories for this price is insane. I honestly expected to be dissapointed in this blade and I tried to find a flaw, I failed. It feels better in the hand than any of my other machetes and that includes condor, cold steel, kabar, and others. And I couldn't believe how easy it chops through trees and wood. I do a lot of chopping wood with machetes and I've never had one that could cut through some of the things this one has.I read review after review and watched even more videos before getting any blade and I'm always a skeptic. Even when I see great reviews I'm skeptical of that persons opinion. Are they being honest? Do they know what they're talking about? Well, if you're like me then please take it from someone who understands, this is the blade you want, and it is worth every penny. You will not be disappointed. I would easily pay $70 for this.

Read lots of reviews & watched half a dozen YT videos before buying this blade. I have a few other Schrade blades, but am always skeptical of reviews by other people (my nature I suppose). I received my shipment 2 days after ordering from Amazon and immediately took it out in the woods for some testing. Mine came sharp out of the box (though this may not be the case with all), but will still get a diamond stone finish. I tried 1" dry pine branches first which took 1 hit to remove from the parent tree. 2"-3" dead & seasoned branches were next...4-5 hits this time. Time for a 6 incher (timed)...less than 45 seconds to cut in half. So it cuts through your standard larger stuff, but what about the finer camp chores...no problem. The spine will shave bark, feather sticks are no problem (with the 2-3 inches closest to the handle), boring holes is easy even with the thickish tip etc, etc. The sharpening stone, while not ideal for this blade's shape, will suffice in a pinch. The ferro rod is actually of fairly good quality and works well in conjunction with the "lightening holes"/Spetzel making holes in the blade itself. I have yet to baton wood with this, but when I do I'll update this post. The only real negatives are in regards to the sheath & not the blade thus far. The sheath, while reasonably constructed, lacks a belt loop or similar attaching device for waist carry. It does include a shoulder strap & 2 leg straps though that would be a rather odd & cumbersome way to carry. All straps will likely get repurposed and the sheath attached via 550 & MOLLE to a ruck. I'm ordering another as soon as I'm done writing this (2 is one & 1 is none) due to the high quality & low cost.

When mall ninjas and actual bushcrafters get together, you get this. A functional tacticool weapon/tool that will split zombies, logs for firewood, and spark up your tinder, all while being resistant to rust and looking like something a space ninja would use during the apocalypse.This thing appeals to the kid in me as much as the grown man, and while ultimately it's not as good as some higher priced machetes or kukris.This thing has incredible value for it's money.If you are on a budget and want a ONE tool option, this would not be a bad choice at all.Pros -Great comfortable grip, nice lines, Decent Stainless quality, rough but functional edge, AWESOME add ons include a firesteel with striker, and a sharpening stone in a decent pouch. The sheath, while flimsy Nylon and complete with odd strap arrangements for mall ninjas, is functional and will last you a while till you can find or make something better.Cons -You get way more than you pay for with this item, but it has some flaws... Stainless isn't ideal for most uses, it WILL last longer in humid salty environments (great boat machete for folks who like to fish in saltwater marshes etc), and can take more elemental abuse from rain and lack of maintenance. BUT stainless isn't ideal for a blade of this type, it doesn't hold an edge as well as carbon steel will, and CAN be harder to sharpen.Overall, Schrade did almost everything right with this product, and while it won't outperform more specialized machetes or knives, and certainly can't compare to more expensive quality carbon steel blades... This bush sword punches WAY above it's weight class and I would reccomend it to anyone looking for a cheap tool/weapon.