I’m admittedly not crazy about the handle’s DayGlo orange color, but it does make the machete easy to find when dropped in the mud or McDonald’s PlayPlace ball pit. It’s lightly textured, which helps overall grippiness. It’s a little denser than a hockey puck, with just enough give to be comfortable and absorb shock while still being hard enough to offer excellent control and feedback. It’s is made of high impact polypropylene, which is kind of like a very hard rubber. The handle feels amazing and is easily my favorite of all the machetes I’ve reviewed so far. This is my only gripe about the fit and finish, which is otherwise near perfect for a machete in this price range. There’s a small area where the guard meets the handle where the lacquer doesn’t fully cover the blade. It’s enough to make you want to buy a hockey mask and head for the nearest summer camp. Quite possibly my favorite characteristic of the blade is the way it sings when pulled out of the sheath. Since I store this machete under my pillow it’s not an issue.
While the stock image for this machete show a small hole towards the tip of the blade, the one I received doesn’t have it. My guess is that this was designed to make the machete easier to hang from a nail or hook on a wall. It might not be quite as well suited to heavy chopping as some of the more beefy machetes I own (like an Ontario) but weeds, bushes, and small branches shouldn’t be a problem. The balance is wonderful, and I feel like this would be an easy machete to use for long periods of time. The blade has a nice springiness-to-stiffness ratio, and swinging it around just feels great. In fact, the minimal weight of this machete gives it a quick, nimble feel that instills in the user an almost unsettling desire to go out into the world and hack something. This doesn’t mean it feels flimsy or delicate. With a blade thickness of 0.75″ (1.9 mm), the Eco-Survivor is one of the thinnest and lightest machetes in my collection. Not all that important when clearing vines, but I still appreciate that Condor took the time to make this machete extra stabby. Sure, it’s not shave-your-hamster sharp, but you’ll still be able to get to slashin’ right away without any extra work. This machete is dangerously sharp right out of the box. In terms of appearance, the Eco-Machete’s 18-inch blade has been polished to a satin sheen and is quite sexy to look at. It has a beautiful, smooth grind that is cleaner and more even than many of the other machetes I’ve reviewed.
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While the company is now locally owned by a group of El Salvadorian machete enthusiasts, the quality is still up to the high standards set by our German friends many decades ago.Ĭlick here to see reviews and check current pricing on Amazon, or read on for the full review. The Eco-Survivor is made in El Salvador by Condor, a company with German roots going way back to 1787. I’m just going to start out by saying that the Condor 18″ Eco-Survivor machete is one of the best machetes I’ve ever owned, and I encourage anybody who enjoys fine bladed products to consider adding it to their collection. Condor Eco-Survivor Machete - handle lanyard hole close-upĬondor Eco-Survivor Machete - blade and guard close-upĬondor Eco-Survivor Machete - brand stampĬondor Eco-Survivor Machete - bevel transitionĬondor Eco-Survivor Machete - country of origin stampĬondor Eco-Survivor Machete - bevel and edge close-upĬondor Eco-Survivor Machete - middle bladeĬondor Eco-Survivor Machete - belly bevel close-upĬondor Eco-Survivor Machete - blade bellyĬondor Eco-Survivor Machete - blade tip close-upĬondor Eco-Survivor Machete - machete in sheathĬondor Eco-Survivor Machete - handle and sheath close-upĬondor Eco-Survivor Machete - sheath front bottomĬondor Eco-Survivor Machete - sheath back topĬondor Eco-Survivor Machete - sheath back bottomĬondor Eco-Survivor Machete - packaging frontĬondor Eco-Survivor Machete - packaging side 2
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