Review: Condor Village Parang and Tramontina 18" Bush Machetes
Channel: TheCaptnHammer
Date: 2012-09-20

A video unboxing and look at two machetes.  I ordered these machetes from machetespecialists.com

The first machete, a Tramontina 18" Bush Machete, with wood handle and canvas sheath cost me $17.99 + tax.  It has the following specifications:
Total Length: 23 inch
Blade Length: 18 inch
Blade thickness above handle/at tip: 1.25 mm/1.25 mm
Blade width at handle/widest point: 4 cm/6 cm
Weight of Machete: 1 lb
Blade Composition: SAE 1070 High-Carbon Steel
Blade Detail: Primary grind established at factory but will require further sharpening for fine edge.
Style: Bush
Handle: Natural color hardwood handle with full tang.
Features: Heavy Duty Green Canvas Sheath Included. Made in Brazil.

The next machete, the Condor Village Parang, was $42.99.  It has the following specifications:
Model CTK419-12HC
Blade Length: 12"
Overall Length: 18 1/8"
Blade Width: 3/16"
Weight: 2.09 lbs
1075 High Carbon Steel with forged finish
Handcrafted Leather Sheath
Hardwood Handle


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