Dude when i come home from school and each your vid it make my day so much better.than being bullying my an group of 8 grader I just want to say thank u so much for making my day the best
You are freaking AWSOME : " I can feel the POWER " !!! at 9minutes 30 seconds of the video !!! You have the best Personality to doing videos !!! Keep up !!! Cheers from Niagara Falls, CANADA !!!!
I guess that will save me some postage...I was going to send mine to you when I'm done with it. Still want to send you my CS Thai machete just for kicks...
I concur, Tac with that Thai Machete needs to happen, especially cause it'd be sharp as fuck. You both rock, you're my 2 fave knife reviewers. One shows me exactly what to expect out of the box, and the other shows me what the ultimate potential of a blade looks like. Hope you both keep doing what you do.
That thing looks absolutely sick. Not a fan of 3cr13 either, but machete makers are starting to push it. With the thickness of this Schrade machete, it should be solid. You certainly put it through it's paces. You got some good sword skills Tac. You must have studied some Eskirima. I dig it, and this blade is right up my alley too. Thanx for the review.
Glad you like it Tac. I laughed a little every time you said you hoped it wouldn't break. I took one of my prototypes camping and reduced a huge branch of ironwood into firewood with nary a crack.
Another cool review Tac ! I'm gonna buzz over to see if PM101 did a review on this machete to see what he has to say. Two of my favorite reviewers but,,,,, you guys are responsible for me buying more stuff after, I thought I have everything I want LOL. THX AGAIN !
This is one of two machetes I've wanted for a while, it arrives in a few days. I ordered the cold steel chinese war sword machete also which arrives in a couple weeks. I know this is an old video but i always like Tac's take on blades
Your review was the best machete sword I've ever saw❤ you took a chance on breaking your machete to keep it real with your viewers thanks my friend Eddie bo called blackinfian😊
Becoming more impressed with this... I hope Schrade offers this as an entry level and a carbon steel "elite" level, like you said and I absolutely agree.
I love your vids! Especially the LOTR music in the intros! I’m a noob here and I’m wondering why you say it’s not a bushcraft tool. I’m also wondering if this is your favorite large blade in this price range. You seem to really enjoy it. I’m considering purchasing this or a Ontario military machete.
Hey tac, found ur channel last year and love it. I'm from the suburbs outside of buffalo and I find it ridiculous what new york state is doing as far as classifying certain blade lengths as deadly weapons. I carry the camp 10 on my pack when I hike into the woods and I worry that I'll get harassed by the cops for doing so. If u think about it ur house key could b used as a deadly weapon if used right. I view my blades as tools no different from a hammer or screwdriver that has a purpose and I handle them as seriously as I would a firearm. This state needs to butt out, it's so ridiculous. Anyway keep up the great work. I love tac unfiltered too btw.
I like how you always seem concerned for "us" or the camera more accurately, then in the next frame your swinging a freakin sword at us. love the channel and vids.
Schrade has included this weapon in their named series........it's called.....the "Priscilla." I first saw it the other day on Survival On Purpose..........where Bryan Stevens also fell in love with it. I'm going to explore a serious relationship with this bad girl!!! >;) Big thumbs up!!!
Like you said, upgrade the steel. But like you also said, it survived. Amazing tool from Schrade and for less than 40 bucks. Love it. Best Schrade ever. PS. I like that you test far beyond normal use, you treat em mean. So if anyone does damage their own, they did something wrong (or got a defective product). Good job.
Thumbs up to you Tac, and to that awesome machete. I've been looking at some potential replacements to my worn-out Cold Steel Barong and this thing just made the list (an upgraded steel would move it up a few places though).
I posted this over at PreparedMind101 as well because both of your reviews encouraged me to buy one.... (initiate copy and past) So I got one of these.... and then had to order another one for my left hand. Now, the steel for both seems to be good stuff. I've been chopping on an 8" log with both a lot. I don't intend to throw, pry, baton with these but stick to machete work (except the log practice). The edge retention is decent for the steel. Downside, the first one was decent sharp but the overall "cosmetic" grind job was terrible. the belly curve goes to far so there is an indent before the tip. And the the spine swedge on the right side is a full 1 inch longer than on the left. The second one the grind looks great for a $40 blade. But it came dull as a butter knife. Seriously, met sharper mashed potatoes. And the one that was poorly ground is a half inch longer and at least a 1/16th of an inch wider in profile. But, as far as I can tell, as long as I keep doing machete things with these blades I will be able to get my Ninja Mountain Man groove on for a long time. The only reason I wont recommend these is that the one person who gets a bad blade, or breaks it chopping a rock, will turn into a psycho stalker and make my life miserable. Happy Blade'n I will add here that if all you want is to clear some light brush now and then you could pick up a $10 cheapie machete and be just fine. But if you want that brush to cower before the suede that mows like a harvest...
I believe the word used in the original Greek of Luke 22:38 refers to the two swords of the Disciples as makhaira, but this was also a general catch-all term for small(ish) modern arms. Any dagger or short sword, but given the region and time most likely still made of crucible or Damascus steel
I have many machetes so far nothing beat my blackjack panga with Sandvik steel . it's light and strong and takes a beating and it's stainless. This looks like the one. light, long, sure grip, stainless steel, great sheath.
Tac. Long time no see. Haven’t seen you since you got the Garrett Industries STX with snaps & straps. How long has that been.?.I am still digging mine. You?I carry a 66-2 in mine. They rounded the muzzle end under a little like I asked them to (Another small detail that keeps fabric from snagging ).Original pachmyer rubber grips were sticky & getting a black mess everywhere. Solvents & lubes broke the rubber down over the years I guess. Came that way 2nd hand. Point is,it gave me a reason to replace the grips with VZ 320s(the smooth ones)in red & black (wood looking g10,Iv gone black & red g10 for classic look on 2 sets I have so far.Thin checkered LOK set on surplus beretta 81 was a big improvement.Mesurments on website didn’t look like a big difference but in the hand…feels a ton better.Glad I took the risk)S&W 66-2 holster & grips all together made for a slick package.live in humid Sandhills of NC. That good quality kydex +smooth grips make that k frame comfortable and on a nylon kore belt it’s all good under almost any tshirt or whatever I want to wear it with. Getting in/out of the truck at the store ect. Shirt slips right over it. I occasionally double check shirt is not hung up if I have a 100% cotton t shirt on that’s completely soaked with sweat.All dry shirts flow right over the revolver & with organic curves of revolvers + med/high ride holster,someone would have to be looking me up & down real hard to see it.Blends right in with love handles & normal body curves I’ve found. Only 1 thing about STX is mine being for a shorter SS 2.5” & heavier gun than the R8,…over time I’ve had to crank the retention down all the way & still not comfortable that it won’t bounce out or get pulled out and lost in the woods(almost did once when I was riding in a trailer behind a friends atv sitting in a folding lawn chair. Beverly hillbillie style.was a rough ride & it was hitting the arm of the chair among other things.rides fine when I’m not going to wild in the woods or just chilling.)Remoil + leather compressing over time is the culprit. Don’t think leaving it in a hot car in the summer is hot enough to melt/warp/effect the kydex/fit..Will inquire….plan on having them tweak the retention when I order something else. Think they can put some heat to the sight channel &get all the retention I need.with plenty more adjustment left on the retention screws & define the trigger guard a little more for good measure. After that is done I’m planning on getting some of the other mounting options. At least try the 1/2 fbi cant for $11 I think it is.that’s not a bad price & think it’ll blend in even more. I have thought a thumb break made of that rubber coated nylon strap stuff that’s used for some IWB holsters with snaps & straps wouldn’t be a bad thing to offer on those holsters. Material would look right at home with the modern/traditional thing GI has going on. Or a hammer thong type maybe. Leather would be fine too. Just thinking about eventual stretching.?.possibly thinner piece of matching leather stitched to some of the nylon stuff or something along those lines. Again,blend right in with GI style. ..know this is 6 years old. Time flys when your having fun. Good seeing you. Will look for more videos. Take care. PS. Parang not bad. I have a better one to suggest though
Was not a fan of the shoulder strap. Whenever I tried to use it, would never sit properly, no matter where I put the clips on the sheath. Plan on making my own or just weaving my belt through the sheath's long clip-holes. What sharpening method would one use for a machete like this? Thank you for doing a review video!
Hi Tactical. That was fun to watch. Nice to see people get excited about cool blades. I have a lot of knives, besides Schrade, in 8Cr13MoV, a few 9Cr18MoV, AUS-8, and 1095 and so on without a single favorite. I'd like to see this machete in the same grey colored 1095 steel they use on the SCHF9. I understand they don't want the blade to crack, break or shatter, but I think with a slight tweaking, it would make for a great alternative to a sword for self defense. Maybe you can convince them (Taylor Brands - Schrade) to offer us loyal fans a bargain priced tool for defense.
I really would hear your thoughts about comparing this one against the KABAR Cutlass. Want to buy one or the other but don´t have the opportunity to test them both.
So I have the Cold Steel Gurhka Kukri in O-1. It is suppose to be the deadliest steel weapon on ounce for ounce other than the expensive Samaria swords. And I'm sure you've seen Lynn C Thomason have that pigs head in two in his video. So here's my question for you Tac. Would you do some sort of test between that and this blade. This blade looks it may be in tgat league.
i had a quick browse online, it seems people are happy with 3cr13 for hard-use knives, axes and pry bars. it doesn't hold an edge as well as other steels but rolls rather than chips in abusive testing. so it's better for blades that will be used rather than hung on a wall and brought out for party tricks.
i like how you spin that blade around you seem pretty familiar with blades like you got skills . im not a fan of that steel either but that is a cool lookin blade for sure
great video big brother Tac, haven't been on here for a while but I have had the pleasure of recently working with that budget weapon and it performs reasonable but I have to tell you brother Tac, I always hand sharpen my blades that being said, I was helping a good friend with a project and had a perfect opportunity to test this swachette,and it performed great until, I hit a couple of knots needless to say we were working for approximately 7 hours when I went to inspect the blade the top section of the edge had a couple of chips and completely dull but keeping in mind that it is a budget weapon and i must say not great ,but not bad their are alot worse out their keep up the great work big brother Tac,and God bless
I freaking love this blade, thanks for the review! I wonder if you've managed to break one yet...It doesn't seem like it should be a bushcrafter at all, but damn does it chop!! And it's light enough you can still carve with it. Not to mention it is sooo much fun!
I saw this on Amazon about a month and a half ago. They had it for only $9.00 bucks with free shipping!! I have not received it yet but the tracing said it was shipped a while ago and won't get it until Jan 9th
How did i miss this review ? Just bought this blade today. Went to amazon looking for the schrade froe, no go. Bought this Hobbit Orcrist clone instead...
That is either based off the kopis or falcuta style. As for that safety concern, just take a file and square it off. As for the sharpness, they probably wanted to focus the sharpness on the main cutting area (the belly). If people see how indigenous peoples use their machetes, people wouldn't be complaining how to use them.
It's sad to say, but I feel as if I HAVE to come to RUclips to find people with an appreciation for knives, swords, machetes and everything that's cool for survival or to be outdoors. Seems like once I hit the stores they have nothing left but crap. Anyway, very nice, spirited review and I agree it's a very nice machete with long elegant lines and one that would serve as an alternative to a short sword and certainly more graceful to slice brush than the typical machete.
i can see this blade come in handy...nice and wont break the bank. Say Mr Tac...can you ( or somebody else here) tell me how do you call this twirling with the blade you do when you introduce the blade and found its balance point?...you flick it over your thumb...id like to learn that but i cnat seem to find a explanation how you practice this....would appreciate the info people...thanks
I can tell you prefer this to the CS Jungle Machete, but this thing seems to be built more like a sword! I can't find them anywhere in the UK yet, so I'm gonna have to go with the Jungle for now.
Love your vids! Cool review. Definitely a modern version of a Iberian Falcata. A little bit more tacticool than the india co., Windlass steel crafts, Cobra Steel line : Tactical Falcata.
No... it held up well BECAUSE it's 3Cr13MoV. I could explain why in metallurgical terms but it's only been 3 days since the first review and I'm already sick of explaining it.
Enigma it held up because its got a good heat treatment for the steel it is made of, 3cr is a "soft" but tough steel. I would prefer if schrade started using at least 5cr or preferably 7cr for their machetes and axes, steels that have carbon content similar in the range of 1055 and 1075 and can achieve a better rockwell hardness for edge durability without sacrificing tougnhness.
so i purchased this same machete i love the look of it but mine came dull as a butter knife and the bevel is wayyy of. the right side is far steeper than the left so i will have to do some work to get mine to work properly
Baahahaha! "Pricker in the face, big discrace!" instant classic. I know ppl always talk shit about packing a long machete up here in the north, but that's one reason I like the medium to full size machetes. It's nice to be able to move stuff like briers and poison sumac/oak/ivy without getting into it as much. Marginal weight and space to stay out of shit, to me, are a price I can live with. That being said, I DO love that Schrade is including the shoulder strap on a lot of their bigger blades. I just wish they would have done one on the SCHF45. Awesome vid playboy!
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I like the way you test blades as they come from the manufacturer , I expect any knife I buy to be sharp and ready to use. Another fine review !
Kirk Veesaert thanks Kirk!
Adzactly Kirk
Dude when i come home from school and each your vid it make my day so much better.than being bullying my an group of 8 grader
I just want to say thank u so much for making my day the best
You are freaking AWSOME : " I can feel the POWER " !!! at 9minutes 30 seconds of the video !!! You have the best Personality to doing videos !!! Keep up !!! Cheers from Niagara Falls, CANADA !!!!
This is the most American youtuber i know.
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Hickok45 is actually the most American youtuber
Dude your my favorite RUclips ever
you rock!
Until JoeX showed up
I guess that will save me some postage...I was going to send mine to you when I'm done with it. Still want to send you my CS Thai machete just for kicks...
I'd love to see Tac do some work with that blade! Loadsa fun.
I just ordered one of those. Are they as good as they seem to be?
lol my man
i love both of your videos- please send it to him! i wanna see the crazy stuff Tac would do with it!
I concur, Tac with that Thai Machete needs to happen, especially cause it'd be sharp as fuck. You both rock, you're my 2 fave knife reviewers. One shows me exactly what to expect out of the box, and the other shows me what the ultimate potential of a blade looks like. Hope you both keep doing what you do.
you and gideonstactical are like the only reviewers who actually test your stuff. keep it up tac.
That thing looks absolutely sick. Not a fan of 3cr13 either, but machete makers are starting to push it. With the thickness of this Schrade machete, it should be solid. You certainly put it through it's paces. You got some good sword skills Tac. You must have studied some Eskirima. I dig it, and this blade is right up my alley too. Thanx for the review.
Tac you're the coolest blade tester keep doin what your doin man I love watchin your vids
you are awesome
Thanks for the great review! I'm excited to test mine out up at the cabin. Many limbs will be severed from evil trees!
Schrade is really stepping up with some bad ass designs lately!
Glad you like it Tac. I laughed a little every time you said you hoped it wouldn't break. I took one of my prototypes camping and reduced a huge branch of ironwood into firewood with nary a crack.
Another cool review Tac ! I'm gonna buzz over to see if PM101 did a review on this machete to see what he has to say. Two of my favorite reviewers but,,,,, you guys are responsible for me buying more stuff after, I thought I have everything I want LOL. THX AGAIN !
This is one of two machetes I've wanted for a while, it arrives in a few days. I ordered the cold steel chinese war sword machete also which arrives in a couple weeks. I know this is an old video but i always like Tac's take on blades
Should've done that part at 7:15 in slow-mo haha. It sliced that side of the wood off like it wasn't even there! Awesome video as always, Tac!
Your review was the best machete sword I've ever saw❤ you took a chance on breaking your machete to keep it real with your viewers thanks my friend Eddie bo called blackinfian😊
Becoming more impressed with this... I hope Schrade offers this as an entry level and a carbon steel "elite" level, like you said and I absolutely agree.
You need more subs. You're hilarious!! My favorite review channel.
I love your vids! Especially the LOTR music in the intros!
I’m a noob here and I’m wondering why you say it’s not a bushcraft tool.
I’m also wondering if this is your favorite large blade in this price range. You seem to really enjoy it. I’m considering purchasing this or a Ontario military machete.
I just bought one today cant wait to use one
New sub, I like your style! I just bought this knife, sword, machete for my boat!
Hey tac, found ur channel last year and love it. I'm from the suburbs outside of buffalo and I find it ridiculous what new york state is doing as far as classifying certain blade lengths as deadly weapons. I carry the camp 10 on my pack when I hike into the woods and I worry that I'll get harassed by the cops for doing so. If u think about it ur house key could b used as a deadly weapon if used right. I view my blades as tools no different from a hammer or screwdriver that has a purpose and I handle them as seriously as I would a firearm. This state needs to butt out, it's so ridiculous. Anyway keep up the great work. I love tac unfiltered too btw.
😂"friggin' airplane"! This channel stays Awesome ❤👍🏻👍🏻
I like how you always seem concerned for "us" or the camera more accurately, then in the next frame your swinging a freakin sword at us. love the channel and vids.
LMAO! "damn, pricker in the face".. That does look sweet.
it is
Schrade has included this weapon in their named series........it's called.....the "Priscilla." I first saw it the other day on Survival On Purpose..........where Bryan Stevens also fell in love with it. I'm going to explore a serious relationship with this bad girl!!! >;) Big thumbs up!!!
Charles Larson never heard of him
Like you said, upgrade the steel. But like you also said, it survived. Amazing tool from Schrade and for less than 40 bucks. Love it. Best Schrade ever. PS. I like that you test far beyond normal use, you treat em mean. So if anyone does damage their own, they did something wrong (or got a defective product). Good job.
This is all I need for Zombie Apocalipse.
Nah, against meat and bone, this thing will chip.
Thumbs up to you Tac, and to that awesome machete. I've been looking at some potential replacements to my worn-out Cold Steel Barong and this thing just made the list (an upgraded steel would move it up a few places though).
Tac bro you have the crazy eye look at the end like you wanted to murder somebody. Keep on doing the reviews cus I love em!
I posted this over at PreparedMind101 as well because both of your reviews encouraged me to buy one.... (initiate copy and past)
So I got one of these.... and then had to order another one for my left hand.
Now, the steel for both seems to be good stuff. I've been chopping on an 8" log with both a lot. I don't intend to throw, pry, baton with these but stick to machete work (except the log practice). The edge retention is decent for the steel.
Downside, the first one was decent sharp but the overall "cosmetic" grind job was terrible. the belly curve goes to far so there is an indent before the tip. And the the spine swedge on the right side is a full 1 inch longer than on the left. The second one the grind looks great for a $40 blade. But it came dull as a butter knife. Seriously, met sharper mashed potatoes. And the one that was poorly ground is a half inch longer and at least a 1/16th of an inch wider in profile.
But, as far as I can tell, as long as I keep doing machete things with these blades I will be able to get my Ninja Mountain Man groove on for a long time.
The only reason I wont recommend these is that the one person who gets a bad blade, or breaks it chopping a rock, will turn into a psycho stalker and make my life miserable.
Happy Blade'n
I will add here that if all you want is to clear some light brush now and then you could pick up a $10 cheapie machete and be just fine. But if you want that brush to cower before the suede that mows like a harvest...
This is the second review I watched on this blade. I WANT ONE!!
Do you know when they'll release it?
Bob Wampler no sorry
gave you a thumbs up because you yelled at the air plane flying over head lol, love your videos
I believe the word used in the original Greek of Luke 22:38 refers to the two swords of the Disciples as makhaira, but this was also a general catch-all term for small(ish) modern arms. Any dagger or short sword, but given the region and time most likely still made of crucible or Damascus steel
I have many machetes so far nothing beat my blackjack panga with Sandvik steel . it's light and strong and takes a beating and it's stainless. This looks like the one. light, long, sure grip, stainless steel, great sheath.
Tac. Long time no see. Haven’t seen you since you got the Garrett Industries STX with snaps & straps. How long has that been.?.I am still digging mine. You?I carry a 66-2 in mine. They rounded the muzzle end under a little like I asked them to (Another small detail that keeps fabric from snagging ).Original pachmyer rubber grips were sticky & getting a black mess everywhere. Solvents & lubes broke the rubber down over the years I guess. Came that way 2nd hand. Point is,it gave me a reason to replace the grips with VZ 320s(the smooth ones)in red & black (wood looking g10,Iv gone black & red g10 for classic look on 2 sets I have so far.Thin checkered LOK set on surplus beretta 81 was a big improvement.Mesurments on website didn’t look like a big difference but in the hand…feels a ton better.Glad I took the risk)S&W 66-2 holster & grips all together made for a slick package.live in humid Sandhills of NC. That good quality kydex +smooth grips make that k frame comfortable and on a nylon kore belt it’s all good under almost any tshirt or whatever I want to wear it with. Getting in/out of the truck at the store ect. Shirt slips right over it. I occasionally double check shirt is not hung up if I have a 100% cotton t shirt on that’s completely soaked with sweat.All dry shirts flow right over the revolver & with organic curves of revolvers + med/high ride holster,someone would have to be looking me up & down real hard to see it.Blends right in with love handles & normal body curves I’ve found. Only 1 thing about STX is mine being for a shorter SS 2.5” & heavier gun than the R8,…over time I’ve had to crank the retention down all the way & still not comfortable that it won’t bounce out or get pulled out and lost in the woods(almost did once when I was riding in a trailer behind a friends atv sitting in a folding lawn chair. Beverly hillbillie style.was a rough ride & it was hitting the arm of the chair among other things.rides fine when I’m not going to wild in the woods or just chilling.)Remoil + leather compressing over time is the culprit. Don’t think leaving it in a hot car in the summer is hot enough to melt/warp/effect the kydex/fit..Will inquire….plan on having them tweak the retention when I order something else. Think they can put some heat to the sight channel &get all the retention I need.with plenty more adjustment left on the retention screws & define the trigger guard a little more for good measure. After that is done I’m planning on getting some of the other mounting options. At least try the 1/2 fbi cant for $11 I think it is.that’s not a bad price & think it’ll blend in even more. I have thought a thumb break made of that rubber coated nylon strap stuff that’s used for some IWB holsters with snaps & straps wouldn’t be a bad thing to offer on those holsters. Material would look right at home with the modern/traditional thing GI has going on. Or a hammer thong type maybe. Leather would be fine too. Just thinking about eventual stretching.?.possibly thinner piece of matching leather stitched to some of the nylon stuff or something along those lines. Again,blend right in with GI style. ..know this is 6 years old. Time flys when your having fun. Good seeing you. Will look for more videos. Take care.
PS. Parang not bad. I have a better one to suggest though
tac that's one of the coolest knifes I've seen!
open up RUclips and first video recommended is Brother T holding a machete. AWE YEAH!
Jack Mehov aw yeah
Nice machete and very nice review. Your video is awsome..🙏
One of my favorite videos you see the love of this badass machete/sword. 🤘🤘👍👊
My favorite design so far from them. I can't wait till I can get my hands on one! Great video Tac
Great Machete and testing brother! Not sure about the name. Another tree down it passed the testing good stuff!
Was not a fan of the shoulder strap. Whenever I tried to use it, would never sit properly, no matter where I put the clips on the sheath. Plan on making my own or just weaving my belt through the sheath's long clip-holes. What sharpening method would one use for a machete like this? Thank you for doing a review video!
Hi Tactical. That was fun to watch. Nice to see people get excited about cool blades. I have a lot of knives, besides Schrade, in 8Cr13MoV, a few 9Cr18MoV, AUS-8, and 1095 and so on without a single favorite.
I'd like to see this machete in the same grey colored 1095 steel they use on the SCHF9. I understand they don't want the blade to crack, break or shatter, but I think with a slight tweaking, it would make for a great alternative to a sword for self defense. Maybe you can convince them (Taylor Brands - Schrade) to offer us loyal fans a bargain priced tool for defense.
I really would hear your thoughts about comparing this one against the KABAR Cutlass.
Want to buy one or the other but don´t have the opportunity to test them both.
BTW have you tested the Cold steel tactical wakizashi machete yet ? I have the katana, would like to see how a shorter version works.
Damn tac!!! I havent seen you this excited about a blade in at least a couple of weeks!! Im gonna get one!!
Great vids buddy. can't believe I didn't sub already.
How well does tpe take a stipple job do you know?
holly crap and it's only $30
So I have the Cold Steel Gurhka Kukri in O-1. It is suppose to be the deadliest steel weapon on ounce for ounce other than the expensive Samaria swords. And I'm sure you've seen Lynn C Thomason have that pigs head in two in his video.
So here's my question for you Tac. Would you do some sort of test between that and this blade. This blade looks it may be in tgat league.
It's definitely my favorite sword-chete!!!
i had a quick browse online, it seems people are happy with 3cr13 for hard-use knives, axes and pry bars. it doesn't hold an edge as well as other steels but rolls rather than chips in abusive testing. so it's better for blades that will be used rather than hung on a wall and brought out for party tricks.
That machete looks really good! And I love your knife reviews man! Keep it up!
Michael Myers you are one of my childhood hero's
Thanks man
Nice knife . Is this available to buy in the uk anywhere ? If so where ? Would be cool to own one
"FRICKIN AIRPLANE!" I was on the fence on buying this, until this video. Thanks, Tac. I'm partial to good blade design.
the most electrifying reviewer on the tube.
i like how you spin that blade around you seem pretty familiar with blades like you got skills . im not a fan of that steel either but that is a cool lookin blade for sure
Great review, I just found your vids. I like your wit and style. You could almost kick up a notch to Deadpool level.....
I love how it sings when you swing it
me to
What's up brother, which would you rather have for survival and self-defense the Gerber Gator Galco machete
great video big brother Tac, haven't been on here for a while but I have had the pleasure of recently working with that budget weapon and it performs reasonable but I have to tell you brother Tac, I always hand sharpen my blades that being said, I was helping a good friend with a project and had a perfect opportunity to test this swachette,and it performed great until, I hit a couple of knots needless to say we were working for approximately 7 hours when I went to inspect the blade the top section of the edge had a couple of chips and completely dull but keeping in mind that it is a budget weapon and i must say not great ,but not bad their are alot worse out their keep up the great work big brother Tac,and God bless
Tac which is the best budget Zombie killer ? This one or Kershaw camp 14 , or 18 or any suggestions?
Have you checked out the Gerber Gator Galco trying to figure out which one to buy let me know what you think brother. Thanks
I freaking love this blade, thanks for the review! I wonder if you've managed to break one yet...It doesn't seem like it should be a bushcrafter at all, but damn does it chop!! And it's light enough you can still carve with it. Not to mention it is sooo much fun!
I saw this on Amazon about a month and a half ago. They had it for only $9.00 bucks with free shipping!! I have not received it yet but the tracing said it was shipped a while ago and won't get it until Jan 9th
How did i miss this review ?
Just bought this blade today. Went to amazon looking for the schrade froe, no go. Bought this Hobbit Orcrist clone instead...
... Mine arrived Today.
I Agree. This is a Cool badass Schrade design. No rattle on the sheath. Perfection so far...
lol it about time you made a video of a great machete lol great video TAC cant wait to see more video of diffenrent product
Yeah! Having some fun with a cool ass machete! It's been some time since I've done that. Gotta do it soon
Júlio Salotti yes sir you do
That is either based off the kopis or falcuta style. As for that safety concern, just take a file and square it off. As for the sharpness, they probably wanted to focus the sharpness on the main cutting area (the belly).
If people see how indigenous peoples use their machetes, people wouldn't be complaining how to use them.
It's sad to say, but I feel as if I HAVE to come to RUclips to find people with an appreciation for knives, swords, machetes and everything that's cool for survival or to be outdoors. Seems like once I hit the stores they have nothing left but crap.
Anyway, very nice, spirited review and I agree it's a very nice machete with long elegant lines and one that would serve as an alternative to a short sword and certainly more graceful to slice brush than the typical machete.
Cool machete and good review vid as you do a helluva job on the reviews....
i can see this blade come in handy...nice and wont break the bank. Say Mr Tac...can you ( or somebody else here) tell me how do you call this twirling with the blade you do when you introduce the blade and found its balance point?...you flick it over your thumb...id like to learn that but i cnat seem to find a explanation how you practice this....would appreciate the info people...thanks
Tac - you have an amazing Fuckin Personality!!!
Looks like Schrade's been stepping up their game lately.
That looks very similiar to Thorin Oakenshield's sword, agree on the upgrade to the steel man
Nice I finally got me mine I had it engrave
Looks more like a Zombie Tools blade. Way cheaper I bet.
Whats the steel you would recommend for this machete/sword?
im dying over here *raises fists* frickin airplane
Hey tac you should review some bark river knives I think the collaboration with dark timber called the grizzly is right your alley check it man
I can tell you prefer this to the CS Jungle Machete, but this thing seems to be built more like a sword! I can't find them anywhere in the UK yet, so I'm gonna have to go with the Jungle for now.
Thrash that motherbeeper Tac! Definitely getting this badass blade, He hee shamawn!!
Got one coming because of your vid TAC.
i love shrade designs. i just wish they used better steel like they did on jess x and their survival knives with 1095 in them.
I know you said it in other vids but i don't remember. What sharpener do ya use Tac?
either the ken onion work sharp or the wicked edge
id like to see more stuff from schrade like this. or some more bowie style choppers like the schf45
me to
this schrade is right up both of our alley bro. tell schrade to send me one haha. hook us up.
Love your vids! Cool review. Definitely a modern version of a Iberian Falcata. A little bit more tacticool than the india co., Windlass steel crafts, Cobra Steel line : Tactical Falcata.
Hey tac my man how did this thing hold up over time
very nice looking blade! looks LOTR inspired design in the blade shape. might have to get one myself.
Showing off the old ink haha love it brother
nice one tac. any idea when this will be released?
should be soon
I finally got this thing. I like it enough but the little nylon that hold it in came damaged and I was too lazy to ask for an exchange.
Tac where you get this thing looking all over the web to order!
Well it held up pretty good - for a blade in 3cr13 steel that is.
No... it held up well BECAUSE it's 3Cr13MoV. I could explain why in metallurgical terms but it's only been 3 days since the first review and I'm already sick of explaining it.
Could you link me to these metallurgical terms? This way I won't be asking you to explain things.
Enigma it held up because its got a good heat treatment for the steel it is made of, 3cr is a "soft" but tough steel. I would prefer if schrade started using at least 5cr or preferably 7cr for their machetes and axes, steels that have carbon content similar in the range of 1055 and 1075 and can achieve a better rockwell hardness for edge durability without sacrificing tougnhness.
TIMBER LOL awesome man thanks for the review
so i purchased this same machete i love the look of it but mine came dull as a butter knife and the bevel is wayyy of. the right side is far steeper than the left so i will have to do some work to get mine to work properly
Baahahaha! "Pricker in the face, big discrace!" instant classic. I know ppl always talk shit about packing a long machete up here in the north, but that's one reason I like the medium to full size machetes. It's nice to be able to move stuff like briers and poison sumac/oak/ivy without getting into it as much. Marginal weight and space to stay out of shit, to me, are a price I can live with. That being said, I DO love that Schrade is including the shoulder strap on a lot of their bigger blades. I just wish they would have done one on the SCHF45. Awesome vid playboy!
p.s. Do you have that good SCMACH2 yet?
You still have this and using it ?
I love mine.
Tac you got the goatee sticking out of the mask lol great vid bro
full beard bro..hard core lol
Sick blade my man!! Nice video as always "pricker face"
as soon as you know, would you give us an ETA so we the masses may join the fun? thx Tac.
Hi, do you know the machetes: Schrade Priscilla, KERSHAW CAMP 18 "and CRKT Chanceinhell 18". What the best in the 3 choise?