Machetes

Machete, a versatile knife

Ideal equipment for any adventure in a forest environment, the machete is the weapon of explorers and adventurers. In the jungle or in a wild environment, it remains an essential survival knife. In ancient civilizations, it was moreover used in this sense. It is also the ideal tool for working the land. Its great versatility allows it many uses at any time.

Machete: what is it used for?

The machete is a versatile knife. Its use can be called upon in all routine tasks at home.

  • In daily life, it can be used to cut wood and make logs for heating.
  • In the kitchen, it can be used as a skinning knife or to cut the toughest meats, such as game.
  • In gardening, it also remains useful insofar as it allows cutting branches, pruning trees or clearing the land.
  • In fields and plantations, it can be used to cut weeds.

Apart from its domestic use, the machete is also used in martial arts. In certain combat sequences, it serves as a cutting or thrusting weapon depending on the model. This great versatility of the machete gives it particular manufacturing codes and provides it with great diversity in terms of shapes and materials.

Machete characteristics

Between the knife and the saber, the machete is distinguished by a long blade. This can range from 25 to 70 cm. The most common models measure about 50 cm. It is a sharp, thick and solid weapon. The blade is generally made either of carbon steel, or stainless steel alone or stainless steel coated with titanium. This last characteristic gives it its robustness and great durability as well as its quality. On some models, the machete may have a false edge, in the shape of saw teeth. These are generally multifunctional models for survival.

Regarding the machete handle, it is generally short, less than 1/3 of the total length of the weapon. It can be made of wood, rubber or ABS quality plastic. These materials give it ease of ergonomics and maneuverability. They also allow for better grip firmness. The machete can be carried in a sheath often made of leather or nylon.

What is the difference with the coupe-coupe?

The coupe-coupe is another name for the machete. Indeed, the long knife with a short handle has several names depending on the region in which it is used and according to its purpose. Coupe-coupe or coutelas are the names given to the machete by Africans and West Indians. Réunion Islanders call the machete "la sabre à canne" or "sab". New Caledonians call the machete "sabre d'abattis". Besides these names, the machete also exists in different models according to their geographical origin. We can distinguish for example the bolo, the latin, the kukri, the golok, the Bowie, the tapanga.

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The machete

In a large part of the world, machetes are part of everyday life. The tool is extremely versatile as it can act as both a knife and an axe. The machete blade is used for cutting, while the weighted upper blade provides strength for chopping.

The machetes come in different shapes and sizes. Throughout its existence in the many rural areas of the world, the machete has evolved, and today there are many styles, characteristics and adaptations to suit different types of use and specific environments. Names and styles vary from region to region. Even the names of machetes differ from country to country. However, everyone's preferences depend on their style, but the most important thing when choosing a machete is to choose according to your needs.

‌Choice of the machete according to the handle

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The machete handles are available in many shapes, sizes and materials. Just like the blades, the choice of the handle is quite decisive. It is made according to your needs, e.g. workers (gardeners, farmers), needs manoeuvrability and freedom of movement. They therefore need a simple and light quillon.

‌The material from which the handle is made is also an important selection criterion:

  • ‌Wood is appreciated for its good adhesion and lightness, however it is not very strong.
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  • ‌Moulded plastic has the advantage of being the cheapest and easiest to maintain, but slips on by hand.
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  • ‌Stainless steel is strong and pleasing to the eye, but is relatively heavy.
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  • ‌Rubber is pleasant to handle, but wears out quickly.
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  • ‌Leather is robust and offers good grip, but requires good maintenance.
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  • ‌The micarta is very comfortable and robust, but quite expensive.
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‌So you would have noticed that each material has its advantages and disadvantages, but the main thing is to find the model adapted to your use and especially to your budget.

The different types of use of a machete

‌Agricultural uses

Crops such as rice, sugar cane, maize, rye, millet, barley, buckwheat, oats and many others can be easily harvested with a machete. The hook and sickle style machetes are both perfect for agricultural use.

‌Gardening

Machetes are an excellent choice for pruning and clearing woody vegetation, as well as for snetting - removing the side branches of the main truck from a tree. Many landscaping professionals opt for machetes for quick and clean cutting of unruly branches, plants and inaccessible tall grass; and, similarly, more and more foresters are using machetes to clear brush to reduce the risk of wildfire. Management of the campsite.

‌Hunting

Machetes can be useful for outdoor hunting enthusiasts. They are useful for killing wild game, livestock or poultry - quickly breaking deer, etc. They can also be used to harvest berries, grapes and other fruits and nuts.

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