Surplus Colombian Military Assorted Machete Knives, 5 Pack, New

A great deal - it's difficult to find any REAL surplus these days, everything is poor quality chinese knock-offs. I got a nice selection of styles, with two wood handles, and the rest plastic, but the plastic seems to be of good quality. They're not super sharp, I will touch up the blades, but machetes usually aren't super sharp, since you are hacking with them a thin edge wouldn't hold up anyway. I live in the desert, and I'm always trimming cactus and other prickly plants. These are perfect for that, snips just don't make it. I may buy another set to give as gifts.

Nice for the money! I took one star because I only received four blades. They did refund what the cost of one would have been but I would rather have the the fifth blade. They all need sharpening.

I received the machetes as ordered and was excited to see the quality of them. They were very sharp for a machete with various sizes in the box. I immediately put three of them to work and easily cut through pencil thickness brush without dulling the blade. The variety allows for different cutting tasks without wearing out your arm. Super happy with my purchase.

Would you get for the price I was impressed. I wish they had sheets with them but not that big a deal. My goal was really just for a 12-inch one which I got and very happy with the other ones are all just a bonus. The blades were kind of wavy if you're fanatical about that but other than that they cut well and are solid machetes.

First, you get a bunch for not a lot of money. That's something. But several were not sharpened. Like really not at all. More edge on some butter knives. When I did sharpen a couple, they held an edge about like a cut pop can. Hmmm. My kids enjoy whacking on brush that needs cleared with these, so they have their place, but it's not a "great deal" iMHO. Will keep them around for kids to whack with, but I'm still looking for a tool to do a man's job.... none of these fit that bill...