Condor Golok Machete 18

I gave this a 2 rating because although the steel is good, the angle of the edge is very shallow like an axe so it doesn't penetrate very deeply into wood and takes 3 or 4 cuts to chop through a branch as thick as my arm, whereas my Tramontina or Ontario would take 1 or 2 cuts. It is also unbalanced with a heavy handle. If you are looking for a small machete I would recommend the 15inch (blade) Tramontina which is readily available and is excellent steel. I do a fair bit of path clearance and I mainly use Tramontina and Ontario.

I have been looking to buy a decent machete. I loved the look of this and seen good reviews on Youtube. Treated the handle with linseed. Lovely. Well balanced. Excellent for a short machete.Good quality. Shame that the sheath is never available on Heinnie - bought one from USA.

Very thick blade with good distal taper to point gives a well balanced feel when handled. Handle lovely to grip with good area to hold for someone with big hands like myself. If you need a decent machete at an economical price then look no further than this one.

Ordered this item late monday night, delivered first post Wednesday, I don't know who you're bribing at Royal Mail, but they're worth every penny, cheers Heinnie. As to the machete, it's just plain awesome, from the design of the handle through to the weight and balance of the blade. I gave it a quick try out in the garden and would still be there had my wife not rushed out to save the shrubbery. Great piece of kit.

After watching on Youtube the cutting performance of the Condor Golok; I wanted to buy one but no sheath put me off. Now Heinnies have both so I have bought the Golok plus shealth. This new Golok is the full tang version. The shealth is well made and fit the Golok securely. It comes sharp ready for chopping.Did the paper cutting test on it. Next into the back garden to do chopping. No problems chopping no twisting or bending like thinner blades. I have many cutting machetes from other brands but if you have to buy one then buy the Condor Golok.

If you are in a "2012" situation you will be happy to have this golok by your side. It came pretty sharp but a few minutes of stropping brought it to shaving sharp. Cuts hardwood like its no business. Needs some mods to be useful for smaller tasks but overall a great bushcraft/camping companion. 4/5 because the blade was bent at an angle from the handle, havent been able to fix that yet...the blade has a very high tensile strength.