Corona Machete (MA 60042)

• Excees OEM Specs
• 1 Year Warranty

Durable and easy to use:
I bought this machete to replace a cheaper 18 inch one I'd used for years. This machete is terrific for cutting vines in deep brush. The blade doesn't rust easily if cleaned after use, holds an edge, and doesn't bow out when used for chopping, unlike the thinner, cheaper ones on the market. The best feature is the rubberized handle, which helps reduce shock to the hand and improves grip. The only drawback is that it doesn't come with a sheath, which I had to buy separately. The cardboard packaging will keep the blade safe for a while, in the trunk of your car, for example, but it won't last forever.

Nice item except that it arrives extremely dull:
It's a nice item for the price, with a long, heavyweight blade. My only gripe is that when it arrived, it was not sharp, not even close to being sharp. It was almost as if a step in the manufacturing process was skipped - the step where the blade is changed from a piece of metal into a cutting implement. If you enjoy spending a couple of hours removing metal from the edge to create a sharp blade, then this is for you. If you are looking for a sharp cutting tool, you may want to check out the bahco clearing axe which comes with a replaceable razor sharp blade, or so they claim, I have never used the bahco clearing axe, although I wish I had bought it instead (it does cost a lot more than the corona machete, though). Currently, my corona machete is being turned into an actual cutting tool by my own hands and a file, later to be sharpened further with a sharpening stone. It did take me a while to realize how dull it really is, I spent a good number of hours hacking away at plants, before I realized just how dull the thing really is. Otherwise, it seems to be well made, and once I get it sharp, I assume I will be much happier with it.