Ka-Bar Black Kukri Machete

There is a lot to say about this kukri that makes it one of the best to own in its class. The steel is 1085 high carbon and holds an edge really well. It is a bit stiffer than most machetes, due to its hefty solid feel and huge blade thickness. It acts as a wedge when batoning, and it splits wood rivaling hatchets that I've owned. I've found that it really is comfortable with the Kraton handle, and using it for hours cutting wood, it still is comfortable. The sheath that it comes with is on the stiff side, with leather snaps and heavy Cordura on the sheath material. I really have close to no complaints about it, except that the metal loop to put the lanyard in the handle is prone to bending in throwing situations. It is exactly how a kukri should be built worksmanship-wise (albeit not traditional in the slightest in design though). It comes with a good edge but the relief cut in that edge might be best for utility, as it is a wider angle.
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Purchased this item recently to replace my standard sized machete which I found to be too long and awkward to carry when traveling off trail here in Hawaii. The item was sent promptly and arrived quickly with no issues.

The machete is fairly short yet heavy for its size (and actually, much more so than my cheap WalMart Coleman) but not uncomfortably so and came out of the box razor sharp. The handle is drilled to allow for a small slip rope (I'm using paracord which fit perfectly) can be run through to prevent it flying out of your hand and the loop at the bottom of the sheath allows it to be strapped securely to your leg to streamline your gear, which is fantastic when traveling through underbrush.

Chopping with this item tool is much more comfortable than with the standard machete. Since the majority of the weight is at the head of the blade, I feel like the blade is doing the majority of the work as opposed to my arm. This thing makes short work of... Read more

This knife has proven to be quite handy. I have used it mostly for chopping branches and cutting down small trees. The knife is built solid and the blade is weighted enough to carry through branches and saplings in one strike.
This is a good knife in comparison to machetes and corn knives I have owned and used, but I think because of its size and design it will be much more versatile and useful.