--- product_id: 2127523 title: "Condor Tool & Knife Survival Machete with Walnut Handle" brand: "condor" price: "Β£104.43" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Condor" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2127523-condor-tool-and-knife-survival-machete-with-walnut-handle store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # ergonomic grained walnut handle handcrafted welted leather sheath 0.2 in thick high carbon steel blade Condor Tool & Knife Survival Machete with Walnut Handle **Brand:** condor **Price:** Β£104.43 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ—‘οΈ Own the wild with precision-crafted power in your hands! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Condor Tool & Knife Survival Machete with Walnut Handle by condor - **How much does it cost?** Β£104.43 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2127523-condor-tool-and-knife-survival-machete-with-walnut-handle) ## Best For - condor enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted condor brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Ergonomic Walnut Grip:** Premium grained walnut handle designed for secure, comfortable swings during extended outdoor tasks. - β€’ **Artisan Leather Sheath:** Handcrafted welted leather sheath offers stylish, safe blade storage and easy carry on every adventure. - β€’ **Razor-Sharp Durability:** 0.2-inch thick 1075 high carbon steel blade engineered for unmatched edge retention and rugged use. - β€’ **Balanced Heft & Precision:** Perfectly weighted 14.5-inch blade with bulbous handle ensures powerful cuts without fatigue. - β€’ **Versatile Survival Powerhouse:** Convex grind blade excels at everything from dense brush clearing to tactical survival missions. ## Overview The Condor Tool & Knife Survival Machete features a robust 0.2-inch thick 1075 high carbon steel blade paired with an ergonomic walnut handle for superior grip and control. Its handcrafted welted leather sheath ensures safe, stylish transport. Designed with a convex grind, this 14.5-inch machete is a versatile tool ideal for camping, gardening, brush clearing, and survival scenarios, delivering durability and balance that professionals and outdoor enthusiasts trust. ## Description Product description Cutting-Edge Performance: Discover Condor Knives Exceptional Craftsmanship Known for precision craftsmanship and attention to detail. Each knife is carefully designed and forged to ensure superior quality and performance Durability and Reliability Made from high-quality materials, Condor Knives withstand harsh conditions and rigorous use, making them a reliable choice for outdoor enthusiasts. Heritage and Innovation With a rich heritage, Condor Knives blend traditional craftsmanship with modern innovations, honoring classic techniques and latest blade technology Value for Money Provide excellent value for money, offering high-quality blades at competitive prices and getting a well-crafted tool that will serve you for years Precision Craftsmanship Meets Durability Throwing Axe Double Bit Bushlore Knife Pack Golok Knife DURABILITY Built to withstand rugged jobs such as cutting vegetation in forest and jungles. Suitable for tasks such as carving, feathering, and firewood processing Built to last for camping and rugged jobs with remarkable edge retention ERGONOMIC HANDLE Wrapped with paracord, providing a comfortable and secure grip Overall design of these knives makes them highly functional and a joy to wield A blend of aesthetics and ergonomics providing a comfortable and secure grip VERSATILITY Deliberate design choice that enhances its performance, making it reliable Marked by its distinct aesthetic appeal and a valuable gear to your collection A deliberate design that makes it suitable an essential tool for survival use Review: The only bushcraft knife I now carry - I am an avid camper and hiker and I do a lot of amateur bushcrafting. This golok is a true gem, one of those rare pieces of extremely well made equipment, from a reputable company that stands behind their products, and frankly at an unbelievable price for the value. I was turned on to this knife by a friend after I'd bought a rather extravagant and, in comparison, mostly useless bushcraft knife for three times the price. The Condor Pack Golok is what I'll be carrying from now on for the majority of my light hiking and camping. Read on to find out why. CONSTRUCTION You've read the specs so let me just say that the construction is fairly immaculate - particularly for this price point (around fifty bucks when I got mine). The black forge finish on the blade is very attractive, the edge geometry is uniform, the handles are well crafted and well fitted. It's an attractive knife. As the description notes, the blade is thicker at the base than at the tip. As noted below this is relevant for the tasks you will use the knife for - you can use different parts of the blade differently. I have done a lot of chopping and batoning with this golok and it has held up just fine. No concerns with smacking it into hard wood. Depending on how you sharpen and profile your edge, and what you are chopping into, you may find the edge rolls a little from time to time. This is normal and is easily repaired (and see below for how I sharpen my convex edge). For a machete-type knife it's better that the edge bends instead of breaking, and that's exactly what you get with this 1075 steel. Lastly on construction I would note that this is a high carbon steel that will rust if not cared for, particularly if you put it away wet in the (amazingly high quality) leather sheath. I have had rust develop in under an hour after working outside in the snow - the combination of having a little snow in the sheath and on the blade, and moving from cold air to warm which causes condensation on the blade (and then not wiping it down immediately with an oil rag) caused rust spots to appear. Nothing a little 800 grit sandpaper won't fix - but it does need care. I have applied a forced patina to my blade using a vinegar bath which I believe will help prevent rust in the future - lots of tutorials on youtube for how to do this. HANDLING A knife made for chopping has to handle well - you're swinging a very sharp blade in an arc with some power behind it. If it's not comfortable then you're creating a danger for you and anyone around you. So how does this knife handle? It's a comfortable chopper. The center of balance is pleasantly forward of the handle, the handle itself is comfortable to hold, with a little palm swell at the end that helps you hold on even when loosening your grip a little, which is one way to get a comfortably fluid chopping motion. People with small hands may find the handle too large around. No problem - if you are so inclined you could easily sand it down and trim the metal pins and lanyard hole with a dremel. It might not be pretty but it would be functional, and that's what you should be aspiring to with this knife. It's a worker. The handles themselves are very solid and have a nice wood grain. I don't think they arrive coated with any sort of varnish, which I was very happy about because I don't like the varnished texture and I prefer being able to treat my wood handles myself. In this case I just applied a few coats of mineral oil and let it soak overnight. It darkened the wood, brought out the grain, and most importantly gave it some extra protection against moisture. A lot of people also swear by boiled linseed oil. If you decide to use a lanyard, please do yourself and your friends a favor and learn how to use a lanyard strap on a chopping tool. If you just loop it around your wrist, and if you accidentally lose your grip on the handle during a swing, the blade will pivot back around on you. You don't want a deep leg wound when you're out in the forest away from civilization. What I like to do is to wrap the lanyard loop around the outside of my hand (not around my wrist), then around the handle and hold it in place with my fingers. I know that description probably tells you nothing - there are some tutorials online. The idea is that while you're gripping it, the rope reinforces your grip, but if you let go, your fingers will slide out freely. SHARPNESS This came shaving sharp from the factory, which I like because it shows Condor's dedication to detail, but to be honest I don't think the factory edge on a knife is worth obsessing about. If you are into knives and if you will be using a knife for chopping, you'd better know how to sharpen it yourself. So the real question is - what kind of an edge will it take? This golok has a convex edge - like an ax, but thinner. The convex edge helps with splitting and keeps the edge from binding in the wood. Many forum posters and other reviewers here have noted that they "thinned out" their edge. Personally I wouldn't do it - the edge just below the tip, which is the "sweet spot" for chopping, is already quite thin in comparison to an ax. Thinner helps with a combination slicing/chopping motion and lets this golok bite deeper into wood than an axe - it's really quite astonishing. But too thin and you're going to have an edge that just won't stand up to use. Some beginning knife users are intimidated by having to sharpen convex edges. This knife is the first time I really learned how. Lots of youtube tutorials with various methods - the one that worked for me is the mousepad + sandpaper trick. I use a couple binder clips to hold a piece of sandpaper on top of a soft-ish mousepad. It doesn't need a lot of give - generally less than you expect - you don't have to see it bending for it to be effective, it will still be working right at the edge. You then strop the knife backwards away from the edge (as you'd strop on leather) along the sandpaper, at a low to medium angle and with a tiny amount of downward force. Don't push on it - the weight of the golok will do the work. Use a sharpie to color the edge and watch where the ink is removed, to ensure you're uniformly polishing the very edge as well as the convex bevel behind it. For a knife that's already relatively sharp and just needs touching up, I start at 800 grit and go to 1500 then 2000, then I strop on leather with a green chromium oxide compound, then on regular leather. It takes about 10 minutes and you should end up with a mirror polished convex edge with a smooth graduated curve back along the bevel, that will slice paper, shave hair, and really do some superb chopping. CHOPPING Ah, we finally come to the heart of the matter. This thing really chops. But be forewarned - it will only chop as well as you do. Technique counts for a lot. Spend the time to learn a little about wood grain and how it impacts cutting tasks. When chopping down or through small trees (3 to 5" in diameter) you should use a drawing motion as you chop - as with a katana stroke (what, you guys don't swing katanas?). Chop at around a 30 degree angle to the trunk, not a 90 degree angle - otherwise you will be trying to chop through the wood in its strongest direction. Keep in mind that a golok design first originated in tropical climates with smaller and generally softer woods. You can fell a large oak if you really want to, but it won't be fun. I have felled small trees with softer to medium hardness around 5 inches in diameter with 5 well placed chops and a gentle push. In summary, because of the wonderful chopping ability, I feel this golok can replace a hatchet and belt knife for light duty as a hiking and camping tool. I would still want an axe if I was doing heavier work. CARVING Is anyone even still reading? Just buy the thing. For carving this size of knife is honestly not ideal, but you can do feather sticks and finer work with it. One trick for feather sticks I like is to embed the knife upside down into a log and then draw my sticks across the blade - it's easier to run the stick back and forth in a line than to try to move the knife. Another trick for fine work is to let the golok hang by its lanyard loop from the crook of your elbow, and then your same hand to grip the front of the spine and carve with the front edge. The lanyard will hold the weight of the knife and let you bring a very light touch to the front edge, which is the thinnest part of the blade and thus the best for fine work. BATONING Good knife for batoning - nice and long so no risk of "running out of blade". Don't try to baton through the middle of giant logs - take slices off the edges to gradually thin in it down. I find it best to start batoning from the edge of the wood so that the golok cuts into first, instead of just trying to split through the top of the wood. SHEATH What an amazing sheath for the money. There are places out there selling leather knife sheaths of equivalent quality for the same price as this entire knife + sheath combo. It's well made of high quality leather. I treat the outside with Obenauf's LP, which is what I use on all my leather stuff that I want to keep supple and water resistant (don't put it on your gun leather though). One note - this is not a fast-draw sheath. And if you sharpen your blade like I've done mine, you won't want to draw quickly anyway. Undo the snaps and take your time when removing or inserting the blade so you don't slice up the inside of the sheath. There is a trick to the angle that you will learn as you work with it. My only complaint about the sheath is that, when the knife is inserted and the snaps are snapped, there is still some play that lets the knife slide up and down about an inch. It won't fall out but the sliding might result in internal damage from the edge. FINAL THOUGHTS I've used up all my thoughts in this unexpected long dissertation. I can't say enough about how much I love this knife and would recommend it without reservation to anyone looking for a camp tool that can replace a hatchet and a belt knife. Review: Good working tool - I finally got a chance to use my new Golok. Great tool. Cuts small brush/limbs, weeds and vines. Bulbous handle makes you feel secure swinging this and for most use blade speed is your best friend. A major plus for this is the cost of the machete. You can find cheaper machetes out there, but this is thick enough to be a serious tool. The blade steel is of a quality that likewise is befitting a serious tool. As a user, you want a tool that is constructed of a hard enough material that it stays sharp, but tough enough to not break. A similar tradeoff on costs. Buy a quality tool, but not one that costs so much you won't use it. This Condor hits that sweet spot for me. (I give that advice especially for myself!) I love my quality Spyderco knives but often reach for a cheapie when I'm going to do "real" work. My first day's use included some sprout trimming. For that, I want to cut close to the ground. I'm not going to use my Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri with Kraton Handle that way for doing everyday chores! Yep, I hit the dirt, even some rocks. All in a day's work for this. Just like I'd use a hoe or shovel. I'll nick the blade. It sharpens easily enough. There is some concern for how narrow this blade is down near the handle. Condor has done a nice job of tapering the blade thickness. I measured the width of the blade, estimating the center of the sharpened bevel back to the spine. Nearest the handle my Golok is 1 inch wide and 0.24 inches thick. Out near the tip, I got 1.75 wide and 0.115 thick. My point was to try and figure the weight distribution by calculating the cross sectional area of the blade at a couple of points. (Near midpoint of blade, the figures are 1.38" by 0.165") Calculated cross sectional areas were, starting nearest handle were 0.23 in^2, 0.23 in^2 and 0.20 in^2. Again you face compromise. Heavier near the tip gives greater cutting power. But a thinner blade cuts more easily. What I found is the blade is actually heavier back near the handle, but not by much. The greater thickness helps avoid bending blade, of course. Oh, yes, I spray my Golok with WD 40 or whatever is handy. It'll get rusty soon enough, but it's still new, so I want to delay my neglect for until next time. I like this tool! ## Features - THICKNESS: This high carbon steel machete knife with a thickness of 0.2 in, ensures impressive durability and remarkable edge retention. It is built to last for camping and rugged jobs such as cutting trees or clearing brush paths in forests and jungles. - WALNUT HANDLE: The grained walnut handle is a blend of aesthetics and ergonomics providing a comfortable and secure grip, enhancing the machete's ease of use. This camping machete sword's overall design makes it highly functional and a joy to wield. - HANDCRAFTED WELTED LEATHER SHEATH: Handcrafted with attention to detail and a traditional aesthetic, this machete with sheath facilitates safe and convenient carrying during activities, effectively protecting the sharp blade from accidental exposure. - AUTHENTICITY: This cutlass machete showcases the craftsman's expertise and attention to detail. This long machete knife embodies traditional craftsmanship and is marked by its distinct character, aesthetic appeal and is a valuable gear to your collection. - VERSATILITY: The convex grind is a deliberate design choice that makes this machette suitable and excel at various tasks like for gardening, camping, tree cutting, brush clearing, and even as an essential survival tool for military use. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004WMFNRW | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #140,894 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #67 in Gardening Machetes | | Blade Length | 14 Inches | | Blade Material | 1075 High Carbon Steel | | Brand | Condor | | Brand Name | Condor | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,281 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 07417000535068 | | Hand Orientation | Right Hand | | Handle Material | Walnut Wood | | Included Components | Golok Machete | | Item Length | 20.25 Inches | | Item Type Name | fixed blade,hunting knife,outdoor,camping | | Item Weight | 1.11 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Condor | | Model Name | CTK41014HCS | | Model Number | 60932 | | Part Number | CTK41014HCS_Gris | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Size | 14" | | Special Feature | Full Tang | | Special Features | Full Tang | | Style | Golok | | UPC | 741700053506 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty | ## Product Details - **Blade Length:** 14 Inches - **Blade Material:** High Carbon Steel - **Brand:** Condor - **Handle Material:** Walnut Wood - **Style:** Golok ## Images ![Condor Tool & Knife Survival Machete with Walnut Handle - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FzlVR2GpL.jpg) ![Condor Tool & Knife Survival Machete with Walnut Handle - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gXB6mPrzL.jpg) ![Condor Tool & Knife Survival Machete with Walnut Handle - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CtCMn0dML.jpg) ![Condor Tool & Knife Survival Machete with Walnut Handle - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Iq1MFjG0L.jpg) ![Condor Tool & Knife Survival Machete with Walnut Handle - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Xa1jV+jLL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Where is item made?** A: Made in El Salvador. This item is well made and top quality but I was slightly disappointed in that it seems to be factory made whereas their earlier products were hand made on forges by blacksmiths often using old bus springs for the material. **Q: What kind of sheath is it? Is it a shoulder or hip sheath?** A: Hip sheath. Leather with swiveling belt loop connection. Very good quality. **Q: Does 14" mean total length or blade length?** A: 14 inch refers to blade length, not total length. The blade is actually 14.25" or so. Overall length is a little under 21 inches. **Q: Is this strong steel? High quality?** A: The Condor blade is very strong and pretty easy to sharpen. I recently use it to chop some hedges down and the blade held up. These hedges are not your run of the mill bushes but are hard wooded. My arm gave out before the Condor did. You won't go wrong with this knife. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The only bushcraft knife I now carry *by T***M on January 18, 2017* I am an avid camper and hiker and I do a lot of amateur bushcrafting. This golok is a true gem, one of those rare pieces of extremely well made equipment, from a reputable company that stands behind their products, and frankly at an unbelievable price for the value. I was turned on to this knife by a friend after I'd bought a rather extravagant and, in comparison, mostly useless bushcraft knife for three times the price. The Condor Pack Golok is what I'll be carrying from now on for the majority of my light hiking and camping. Read on to find out why. CONSTRUCTION You've read the specs so let me just say that the construction is fairly immaculate - particularly for this price point (around fifty bucks when I got mine). The black forge finish on the blade is very attractive, the edge geometry is uniform, the handles are well crafted and well fitted. It's an attractive knife. As the description notes, the blade is thicker at the base than at the tip. As noted below this is relevant for the tasks you will use the knife for - you can use different parts of the blade differently. I have done a lot of chopping and batoning with this golok and it has held up just fine. No concerns with smacking it into hard wood. Depending on how you sharpen and profile your edge, and what you are chopping into, you may find the edge rolls a little from time to time. This is normal and is easily repaired (and see below for how I sharpen my convex edge). For a machete-type knife it's better that the edge bends instead of breaking, and that's exactly what you get with this 1075 steel. Lastly on construction I would note that this is a high carbon steel that will rust if not cared for, particularly if you put it away wet in the (amazingly high quality) leather sheath. I have had rust develop in under an hour after working outside in the snow - the combination of having a little snow in the sheath and on the blade, and moving from cold air to warm which causes condensation on the blade (and then not wiping it down immediately with an oil rag) caused rust spots to appear. Nothing a little 800 grit sandpaper won't fix - but it does need care. I have applied a forced patina to my blade using a vinegar bath which I believe will help prevent rust in the future - lots of tutorials on youtube for how to do this. HANDLING A knife made for chopping has to handle well - you're swinging a very sharp blade in an arc with some power behind it. If it's not comfortable then you're creating a danger for you and anyone around you. So how does this knife handle? It's a comfortable chopper. The center of balance is pleasantly forward of the handle, the handle itself is comfortable to hold, with a little palm swell at the end that helps you hold on even when loosening your grip a little, which is one way to get a comfortably fluid chopping motion. People with small hands may find the handle too large around. No problem - if you are so inclined you could easily sand it down and trim the metal pins and lanyard hole with a dremel. It might not be pretty but it would be functional, and that's what you should be aspiring to with this knife. It's a worker. The handles themselves are very solid and have a nice wood grain. I don't think they arrive coated with any sort of varnish, which I was very happy about because I don't like the varnished texture and I prefer being able to treat my wood handles myself. In this case I just applied a few coats of mineral oil and let it soak overnight. It darkened the wood, brought out the grain, and most importantly gave it some extra protection against moisture. A lot of people also swear by boiled linseed oil. If you decide to use a lanyard, please do yourself and your friends a favor and learn how to use a lanyard strap on a chopping tool. If you just loop it around your wrist, and if you accidentally lose your grip on the handle during a swing, the blade will pivot back around on you. You don't want a deep leg wound when you're out in the forest away from civilization. What I like to do is to wrap the lanyard loop around the outside of my hand (not around my wrist), then around the handle and hold it in place with my fingers. I know that description probably tells you nothing - there are some tutorials online. The idea is that while you're gripping it, the rope reinforces your grip, but if you let go, your fingers will slide out freely. SHARPNESS This came shaving sharp from the factory, which I like because it shows Condor's dedication to detail, but to be honest I don't think the factory edge on a knife is worth obsessing about. If you are into knives and if you will be using a knife for chopping, you'd better know how to sharpen it yourself. So the real question is - what kind of an edge will it take? This golok has a convex edge - like an ax, but thinner. The convex edge helps with splitting and keeps the edge from binding in the wood. Many forum posters and other reviewers here have noted that they "thinned out" their edge. Personally I wouldn't do it - the edge just below the tip, which is the "sweet spot" for chopping, is already quite thin in comparison to an ax. Thinner helps with a combination slicing/chopping motion and lets this golok bite deeper into wood than an axe - it's really quite astonishing. But too thin and you're going to have an edge that just won't stand up to use. Some beginning knife users are intimidated by having to sharpen convex edges. This knife is the first time I really learned how. Lots of youtube tutorials with various methods - the one that worked for me is the mousepad + sandpaper trick. I use a couple binder clips to hold a piece of sandpaper on top of a soft-ish mousepad. It doesn't need a lot of give - generally less than you expect - you don't have to see it bending for it to be effective, it will still be working right at the edge. You then strop the knife backwards away from the edge (as you'd strop on leather) along the sandpaper, at a low to medium angle and with a tiny amount of downward force. Don't push on it - the weight of the golok will do the work. Use a sharpie to color the edge and watch where the ink is removed, to ensure you're uniformly polishing the very edge as well as the convex bevel behind it. For a knife that's already relatively sharp and just needs touching up, I start at 800 grit and go to 1500 then 2000, then I strop on leather with a green chromium oxide compound, then on regular leather. It takes about 10 minutes and you should end up with a mirror polished convex edge with a smooth graduated curve back along the bevel, that will slice paper, shave hair, and really do some superb chopping. CHOPPING Ah, we finally come to the heart of the matter. This thing really chops. But be forewarned - it will only chop as well as you do. Technique counts for a lot. Spend the time to learn a little about wood grain and how it impacts cutting tasks. When chopping down or through small trees (3 to 5" in diameter) you should use a drawing motion as you chop - as with a katana stroke (what, you guys don't swing katanas?). Chop at around a 30 degree angle to the trunk, not a 90 degree angle - otherwise you will be trying to chop through the wood in its strongest direction. Keep in mind that a golok design first originated in tropical climates with smaller and generally softer woods. You can fell a large oak if you really want to, but it won't be fun. I have felled small trees with softer to medium hardness around 5 inches in diameter with 5 well placed chops and a gentle push. In summary, because of the wonderful chopping ability, I feel this golok can replace a hatchet and belt knife for light duty as a hiking and camping tool. I would still want an axe if I was doing heavier work. CARVING Is anyone even still reading? Just buy the thing. For carving this size of knife is honestly not ideal, but you can do feather sticks and finer work with it. One trick for feather sticks I like is to embed the knife upside down into a log and then draw my sticks across the blade - it's easier to run the stick back and forth in a line than to try to move the knife. Another trick for fine work is to let the golok hang by its lanyard loop from the crook of your elbow, and then your same hand to grip the front of the spine and carve with the front edge. The lanyard will hold the weight of the knife and let you bring a very light touch to the front edge, which is the thinnest part of the blade and thus the best for fine work. BATONING Good knife for batoning - nice and long so no risk of "running out of blade". Don't try to baton through the middle of giant logs - take slices off the edges to gradually thin in it down. I find it best to start batoning from the edge of the wood so that the golok cuts into first, instead of just trying to split through the top of the wood. SHEATH What an amazing sheath for the money. There are places out there selling leather knife sheaths of equivalent quality for the same price as this entire knife + sheath combo. It's well made of high quality leather. I treat the outside with Obenauf's LP, which is what I use on all my leather stuff that I want to keep supple and water resistant (don't put it on your gun leather though). One note - this is not a fast-draw sheath. And if you sharpen your blade like I've done mine, you won't want to draw quickly anyway. Undo the snaps and take your time when removing or inserting the blade so you don't slice up the inside of the sheath. There is a trick to the angle that you will learn as you work with it. My only complaint about the sheath is that, when the knife is inserted and the snaps are snapped, there is still some play that lets the knife slide up and down about an inch. It won't fall out but the sliding might result in internal damage from the edge. FINAL THOUGHTS I've used up all my thoughts in this unexpected long dissertation. I can't say enough about how much I love this knife and would recommend it without reservation to anyone looking for a camp tool that can replace a hatchet and a belt knife. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good working tool *by C***2 on October 13, 2014* I finally got a chance to use my new Golok. Great tool. Cuts small brush/limbs, weeds and vines. Bulbous handle makes you feel secure swinging this and for most use blade speed is your best friend. A major plus for this is the cost of the machete. You can find cheaper machetes out there, but this is thick enough to be a serious tool. The blade steel is of a quality that likewise is befitting a serious tool. As a user, you want a tool that is constructed of a hard enough material that it stays sharp, but tough enough to not break. A similar tradeoff on costs. Buy a quality tool, but not one that costs so much you won't use it. This Condor hits that sweet spot for me. (I give that advice especially for myself!) I love my quality Spyderco knives but often reach for a cheapie when I'm going to do "real" work. My first day's use included some sprout trimming. For that, I want to cut close to the ground. I'm not going to use my Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri with Kraton Handle that way for doing everyday chores! Yep, I hit the dirt, even some rocks. All in a day's work for this. Just like I'd use a hoe or shovel. I'll nick the blade. It sharpens easily enough. There is some concern for how narrow this blade is down near the handle. Condor has done a nice job of tapering the blade thickness. I measured the width of the blade, estimating the center of the sharpened bevel back to the spine. Nearest the handle my Golok is 1 inch wide and 0.24 inches thick. Out near the tip, I got 1.75 wide and 0.115 thick. My point was to try and figure the weight distribution by calculating the cross sectional area of the blade at a couple of points. (Near midpoint of blade, the figures are 1.38" by 0.165") Calculated cross sectional areas were, starting nearest handle were 0.23 in^2, 0.23 in^2 and 0.20 in^2. Again you face compromise. Heavier near the tip gives greater cutting power. But a thinner blade cuts more easily. What I found is the blade is actually heavier back near the handle, but not by much. The greater thickness helps avoid bending blade, of course. Oh, yes, I spray my Golok with WD 40 or whatever is handy. It'll get rusty soon enough, but it's still new, so I want to delay my neglect for until next time. I like this tool! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best machete I've ever owned.... *by R***J on July 4, 2017* I've been swinging machetes for around 25 years now. I've been through various brands. Some of them I've given up on and others just didn't hold up through the years. This is by far the best I have ever owned. This machete arrived brand new and in retail packaging. It was boxed up and packaged very well. The machete was wrapped in plastic and not even inserted in the sheath. The sheath is separately wrapped in plastic and everything was inside the factory box. I've heard and read so many good things about Condor machetes. After deciding on this Golok for it's size and shape, I found that what everyone is saying is absolutely true. This will be the last machete I will be needing in this size. If I ever do get another machete it will be another Condor, and only because I might want one of their larger sizes. The machete is sharp right out of the box. It is a good size for throwing in a backpack or clearing limbs out of a trail. I have been using it a lot in both of those scenarios. The handle is still very firmly attached to the blade. No loose handle like you would find with cheaper machetes. The blade is thick and solid. You aren't going to shake the blade and make that metal warbling sound that you can with cheap machetes. I like the design of the handle. The curved design with the bigger and thicker end keeps the machete in place in my hand throughout use. It is very comfortable to hold and use throughout the day. My hand is not fatigued after an extended period of use. The leather sheath is the best I have ever seen. It is so well constructed. This is definitely worth every penny. I can't stand the cheap nylon sheath that you typically get with a machete. This leather sheath gets used a lot. It's either protecting the blade from cutting stuff in my backpack or allowing me to carry on my side. I don't put the sheath on my side if I'm going to be doing a lot of sitting, it does swivel and allow you to sit, but for me it is mostly when I'm going to be out in the woods. One day I left the machete in the floorboard of my car overnight and into the next day. We had a very cold night and a hot day. The temperature fluctuation caused moisture to build up on the metal and retain in the leather sheath. When I pulled the machete out it had a little bit of rust at the edge of the blade. A little sanding and the rust is gone. This was my fault. I'm not used to the leather and metal combination . I won't be leaving it in a place where the temperature will fluctuate rapidly. My car may have had a little moisture in the floorboard as well. I'm not an expert at sharpening things. This edge is one of the easiest edges to work with for me. I have a puck with some honing oil that I use on all yard equipment. I've been using the puck on this machete and can keep it very sharp. Like I said, I'm no expert and can still keep a good edge on it. If you are reading this without an edit then the machete is still working fine and everything is holding up well. If anything changes I will update this review. 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