I think the Hog Sticker machetes are only 2.5 mm thick. They are not likely to perform as well as the carbon steel models from Tramontina and Ontario. If I were you, I'd wait until May when CS will have their Bowie, Spear point, and barong machetes in 1055 steel. They have the polypropylene handles, too, and they are 3 mm thick. Their sheaths are not as nice.
I hope that makes a difference. I was all set to buy one of their kukris(no, it wasn't one of the 2 nice ones they make) until I picked it up. I don't want to buy one I could bend in half without even using my knee.
Their kukri machetes work, though. The 1055 steel takes and holds a good edge. For chopping the lighter stuff, they are about as good as any machetes I have used. I am not crazy about the feel of the polypro handles, though. We are talking about inexpensive work tools. Machetes are usually stamped steel.
Yeah, I know. I wanted the LTC, but I wanted to pay for the machete. You know how that goes. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
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