A Machete is a large blade that's commanly been used in many tropical countries for centuries. They vary in size, shape, and design as per the different cultures and their usage.
Agriculture and Household
Machetes are frequently used for agricultral purposes such as for cutting hard crops, harvesting, chopping weeds, cutting coconut, branches from plants, chopping meat and vegetables, etc.
Combat Weapon
The machete has been a popular weapon that was used in the 18th and 19th centuries. Most recently, in the 1990's, they were used by militants in Rwanda.
Present day
Today, the use of machetes is restricted and they are used only in agriculture, as survival weapon during hunting, for self-defence, and other cutting jobs. The sharp blades are able to slice through almost anything and you can use these products for a long time as they are durable enough.
CAUTION
Machetes are strong and sharp tools and you should be careful enough while using them as the blade is extremely dangerous. Do not use it without proper guidance and experience.
Features of a good machete
A machete can be used both for personal as well as commercial purposes. Here are some options to choose from:
