Condor Tool & Knife El Salvador 18″ Black Carbon Steel Machete 2020HC

They make exceptional machetes in El Salvador built tough for heavy agricultural use harvesting coffee, sugar cane and cotton. This 18″ El Salvador pattern delivers excellent chopping performance against a variety of vegetation, from light grass to mid-sized saplings. The blade is black epoxy powder coated 1075 carbon steel with a black polypropylene handle and leather belt sheath.

Brand new from Condor Tool & Knife.

Blade: At under 3 mm, the 1075 carbon steel blade is durable and efficient thanks to the convex grind and forward weighted design for optimal chopping. A hole in the blade allows for levering cuts and keeping your tool off the ground during short breaks in use. Finished with a black epoxy powder coat, the blade is non-reflective and gains some corrosion resistance.

Handle: A simple, thick and durable polypropylene handle wraps the tang of the blade and gives a solid grip thanks to the molded micro-texture. A generous hole is provided for lanyard attachment, lending added security along with the bird’s beak pommel and pronounced forward guard.

Carries via a high quality black leather belt sheath.

1075 Carbon Steel: A simple carbon steel used by production and custom knife makers. Low wear resistance (edge retention) due to low carbide content. Good toughness at lower hardness and easy to sharpen to a fine edge. Good performance when properly heat treated. Not corrosion resistant and will rust without proper care.