I'll start by saying...I know nothing about machetes, never owned one, don't remember the last time I picked one up and always doubted how they fit in for New England. With that out of the way...lets have a look!



Thin as it is, I was surprised that the 'chete feels substantial...



First off, lets play to the Mora's strengths with a little opening up of the trail...before-



And after..used the Mora on the right side and BR on the left..



How easy schmeezy was that??!! Easy to see why folks like machetes...light, fast and easy! The BR did the job, but not as well and with much more effort.

On to a little thicker stuff that was downed...



Took the thicker stuff down easily...but I was getting a little edge rolling! The BR was like.."You call this work?"



Off to the chopping just to see! They turned this-



Into this like nothing. Fun to listen to a machete whistle as it slices the air!!



This is after 15 chops each...





Took the Battle Rat 21 to get through and I stopped counting in the mid-30's with the Mora. Handle stung my hand a little with the Mora.

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Check out the edge of the Mora...

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Is that typical for machetes? I got this from 42blades if you know him from BF and he says on his website he changes the edge to be sturdier. Probably have better luck with the traditional machete companies from South and Central America?

Seems like most things....you use the right tool for the right job. Light brush clearing, a machete must be a joy to use. But for me- I'll be sticking with my Battle Rat as my go to big blade. It's a bruiser and does a lot well.

Hope folks liked the pics. Have a great holiday all!!