Schrade Delta Class Decimate Kukri Machete with Stainless Steel Blade for Outdoor Survival

Read lots of reviews & watched half a dozen YT videos before buying this blade. I have a few other Schrade blades, but am always skeptical of reviews by other people (my nature I suppose). I received my shipment 2 days after ordering from Amazon and immediately took it out in the woods for some testing. Mine came sharp out of the box (though this may not be the case with all), but will still get a diamond stone finish. I tried 1" dry pine branches first which took 1 hit to remove from the parent tree. 2"-3" dead & seasoned branches were next...4-5 hits this time. Time for a 6 incher (timed)...less than 45 seconds to cut in half. So it cuts through your standard larger stuff, but what about the finer camp chores...no problem. The spine will shave bark, feather sticks are no problem (with the 2-3 inches closest to the handle), boring holes is easy even with the thickish tip etc, etc. The sharpening stone, while not ideal for this blade's shape, will suffice in a pinch. The ferro rod is actually of fairly good quality and works well in conjunction with the "lightening holes"/Spetzel making holes in the blade itself. I have yet to baton wood with this, but when I do I'll update this post. The only real negatives are in regards to the sheath & not the blade thus far. The sheath, while reasonably constructed, lacks a belt loop or similar attaching device for waist carry. It does include a shoulder strap & 2 leg straps though that would be a rather odd & cumbersome way to carry. All straps will likely get repurposed and the sheath attached via 550 & MOLLE to a ruck. I'm ordering another as soon as I'm done writing this (2 is one & 1 is none) due to the high quality & low cost.

This machete was heavier than I thought it would be but that is not a bad thing. The first one I ordered fell into the hands of a completely incapable mailman who didn't know how to deliver USPS sure post properly, so he would just put delivery notices in my mailbox saying I missed the delivery without even trying to deliver the package *sigh*. Luckily amazon was awesome about helping me and they sent a another order to me free of charge and finally I got my machete, I don't know what happened to the other one but its possible the mailman got a new machete that day. now back to the machete, its good, its also hard to sharpen unless you have a good sharpener. It came kinda sharp but no where near how sharp I want it. The sharpener it came with doesnt make sense for that machete considering that sharpener is flat and the machete is almost a kukuri design, on the other hand the ferro rod it comes with is awesome and it is a full ferro rod, not the kind that has a little rod in a big hunk of metal making it look like its a full ferroceruim rod. So basically this is a good deal, a sharpener thats good for other knife sharpening (not this machete) , a full ferrocerium rod that will last thousands of strikes, and a stainless steal hard as nails machete for a low price. BUY it I do recommend this thing!

SCHKM1 First Impressions: Though I live in NYC, and it hardly makes much sense to own a Machete; I ordered this item as I have been looking to buy either a Kukri or a Machete for my collection, camping use or for a Zombie Apocalypse-like scenario. I had my eye on a Genuine Nepalese Kukri for a while, but the $80.00- $100.00 was a hard price to justify, considering such an item will probably sit in the closet and gather dust except for those rare-occasional family camping trips we hope/plan to take in the future. I have debated on buying the SCHKM1 for the last few months and missed my opportunity to buy it when the price went down to $33.95 for one night last month. I figured "I'd sleep on it" as I woke up the very next day, all the stock had been sold out, and the only available option was $42.30. Needless to say I did not purchase it, but promised myself I'd buy the item if ever the price ever went down to the same price. In the past week or so, the SCHKM1 was reviewed by Chris from Prepared Mind 101 and it performed really well. I decided to commit to buying the item and used a $10.00 Amazon credit. Luckily as I searched for it on Amazon it's price has gone back down to the same price. I got it for under $28.00 shipped after NY Taxes we're added. I received it today and am certainly impressed. Even at it's average $35-$40 price range, this is certainly one sweet piece of gear. The sheath : It is fairly well thought out, though I wish it could be switched from righty to lefty carry. I also agree with Chris on Preparedmind 101 with regards to the supposed two leg straps as there is no dedicated Belt loop. In order to use it for belt carry, I had to remove one of the leg straps and used that loop for the belt. This caused it to ride fairly high on your belt. (I might missing something, Is there as secret belt loop?) The bottom leg strap is also quite short; I had to fully extend mine. It was still too snug on my thigh. (And I am not that big of a guy.) I believe it is best to carry this over one's shoulder. The Kukri Machete: It is a few inches shorter than I thought it would be, with the blade only measuring 13 1/2 inches, and the handle approx 6 inches. This does work out better for me as it does fit in my Northface Big Shot, which is my current Camping/Bug Out Bag. It comes sharp out of the box. The weight is mostly on the top curved end of the blade, but the balance when wielding is excellent. The handle is grippy and very comfortable. The Pouch and Accessories. At the sub $35 price point. The Kukri and included Sheath is more than enough to justify the purchase. The pouch is an excellent and welcome addition to the tool. The ferro rod and striker are of high quality, though the diamond sharpener is only decent in my opinion. After searching Amazon for similar items to the pouch and accessories I found that if bought separately it would cost approximately $15-20 for such items together. The included pouch is the same size as the standard 4 inch Leatherman Sheath. By setting aside the included diamond sharpener the pouch can fit a Leatherman Wave along with the included ferro rod, and some tinder in small waterproof ziploc bag. I intend to fiddle around with this pouch, and will include some basic survival items in there. This is truly an excellent buy. I highly recommend this product for anyone for camping, or building a bug out bag. I give this 4.5 Stars. I'd give it 5 stars if it was available in lefty carry. (My Zombie Apocalypse fantasy would be to have two strapped on my back, or two on my belt for dual wielding.

This is the best machete in the $50 price range, hands down. I collect a lot of knives and I use them. This blade will hold up to everything you would ever need it for practically. It is great for outdoor work and camp chores and is designed to work very nicely as a combat weapon. Specs The blade is full tang and constructed of 3cr13 steel. A good choice because it still had a good hardness but is soft enough to withstand constant high impact use. The blade is 13.3 in long and 1/8 in thick. Most machetes are 1/10 at best. The nice thick spine ensures durability. The blade design is a time tested and proven classic that dominates when it comes to efficiency. It's bigger belly and curved shape allow for maximum chopping power and quickens the time it takes for a swing to make contact. It has a nice tough powder coating on it. Not the smooth thin powder coating that looks like a layer of paint, this is thick, rough, and durable powder coating. (In all the abuse my schkm1 has been through the powder coating has not worn at all.) The handle is the Schrade safe-t grip and it is amazing. It is super ergonomic and is very small designed to comfortably fit almost any size hand. It is long enough to choke up on for slicing or slide your hand to the lower part of the handle which changes in shape to accommodate a tighter grip for heavy chopping. The curvature of the handle added to the handle shape result in the slight difference in hand position to equal a significant change in blade weight distribution and chopping power. The sheath is extremely well built nylon. It is double stitched at all the seams and riveted in strategic locations for added strength. It comes with a pouch attached to the sheath that contains a ferro rod and a diamond stone sharpener. It comes with a shoulder strap, thigh straps, and two loops secured to the sheath for strapping to a bag, vest or belt. All in all this is an amazing blade. Well constructed is an understatement, Schrade really blew me away with this one. And to get this quality and the accessories for this price is insane. I honestly expected to be dissapointed in this blade and I tried to find a flaw, I failed. It feels better in the hand than any of my other machetes and that includes condor, cold steel, kabar, and others. And I couldn't believe how easy it chops through trees and wood. I do a lot of chopping wood with machetes and I've never had one that could cut through some of the things this one has. I read review after review and watched even more videos before getting any blade and I'm always a skeptic. Even when I see great reviews I'm skeptical of that persons opinion. Are they being honest? Do they know what they're talking about? Well, if you're like me then please take it from someone who understands, this is the blade you want, and it is worth every penny. You will not be disappointed. I would easily pay $70 for this.

When I ordered this machete, I knew it would have certain level of quality. Meaning that "for the money" Schrade has a fair reputation for delivering a decent blade. I have owned several through the years. I must say, I was shocked at how well this machete is made. It has roughly a 3/16 blade thickness. Has a durable, comfortable grip. The sheath isn't that great, but it does have a shoulder strap. That was a feature I needed. Three years ago I bought a Condor brand kukri for about $60. The sheath was leather, but the machete itself was not as well made (in my opinion) as this one from Schrade. It's basically a large knife. It will chop small trees with little effort. If you break this blade, then you're chopping wrong. I stand by that statement. My Dad showed me years ago how to use angle and momentum to chop. This will allow you to chop and clear for hours without gasing out or hurting yourself. It's also how the old timers were able to make cheap axes and machete's last. I paid under $40 for this one here on Amazon. You just can't beat the value. I use the machete for camping, exploring, etc. For $40, if I can get a year or so use out of it, I will be happy.

This is a fantastic blade. I can't claim to be a knife collector or to have any formal training, but I AM a rancher and explorer. I couldn't possibly tell you about any particular stats or the makeup of the blade or anything like that. I WILL tell you that, as someone who has used axes, folding blades, machetes, sledgehammers, and pretty much everything else for my entire life, this knife will hold up. There are lots of flashy, cool-looking knives that won't do squat when tested. It's always such a disappointment to see that. This knife is very different from that. It fits well in my hand and the blade comes EXTREMELY sharp. I almost cut myself just touching it lightly. It's incredible. I have no doubt that this blade will hold up in any scenario I could possibly put it in, so it's become my primary blade. Like I say, I can't tell you much about the makeup of it. As someone who puts my tools through hell on ranchwork, clearing, and everything else, I can heartily recommend this. Also, the sheath is very handy. It, like the knife, is made with a professional feel. I hate sheaths, and I'm keeping this one (rare, for me).

One of my favorite things about this particular machete design is the broad, forward-bent kukuri-style blade. The blade design adds force to your cuts. I've heard a lot of people say a good machete is better and easier to use than a hatchet for chopping wood, and I can say that with this machete, that's definitely true. In many ways, I even like this better than a full-size axe. The blade's a great length, strong and durable. The black coating didn't come off when I was chopping wood, and the handle was very comfortable to hold. My machete came with a nylon sheath with a ferro-rod fire starter and a diamond sharpener. The sharpener is good quality and easy to use, although I haven't actually had to sharpen the machete yet. The fire starter is a great size with a good grip, so I was able to get lots of good sparks with it and start a fire even in damp conditions. My only complaint is the sheath itself. I'd love to see some molle-style straps instead of a fixed belt-loop, and the thigh straps are WAY too short to fit around my legs.

Skallagrim reviewed this, and I recommend looking up what he has to say on YouTube because he's 100% dead on. this is a tough, well -built, capable machete that cuts better then most light tomahawks. It's part of my BOG now The metal holds an edge very well, but it's not too hard. this means that it won't chip or crack on you, and any damage you would take from abusing the blade (rolls, bends) are quickly and easily fixed. This is ESSENTIAL for any working blade. A bent blade can be fixed and reused. A broken blade is useless. the spine is thick, so you can baton with this thing very well. The Kukri blade shape is an incredible chopper, and an excellent sword design to model a machete after. Effective. It does what it's supposed to do. Plus, the bonuses you get (fire starter, diamond sharpener, and AWESOME sheath with many attachment options) make it a huge value. At $75, it wouldn't be overpriced. Great value.

espesemos por el tamaño: es más chico de lo que me imaginaba de hecho es mas chico que el Schrade SCHMBSCP Priscilla pero es mas ancho de pala, viene con buen filo de fabrica me encanto que este si viniera en su caja ya que como yo los colecciono me gusta guardarlos en sus cajas después de usarlos y darles su mantenimiento, la empuñadura tiene buen agarre no es la mejor pero cumple con su función, se les agradece que como casi todos los cuchillos de schrade vengan con sus piedra de afilar y su ferrocerio (pedernal), estos vienen en una bolsa como se ve en la foto, bolsa que puedes dejar en la fundo o quitarla según sea tu gusto lo que me lleva a la funda ps como era de esperarse la funda es un total fracaso se batalla para meter y sacar el "machete" el material de la funda no es de la mejor calidad y la verdad es obsesionante ya que en este tipo de marcas de cuchillos pienso que la funda no debería de ser tomada tan a la ligera creo que schrade sinceramente tiene que cambiar en definitiva el tipo y el diseño de fundas que hasta el momento a venido usando conclusión buen cuchillo pero un tanto pequeño para lo que uno espera y funda pésima de mala calidad y nada utilitaria espero les sirva de algo mi reseña y si tienen alguna pregunta con gusto les responderé que tengan un excelente y bendecido día todos

Diese Machete erfüllt alle Erwartungen die man so hat wenn man sich eine mittelgroße Klinge anschaffen möchte. Die Schrade Kukri Machete ist direkt nach dem auspacken scharf genug um Telefonbuchpapier einfach zu zerschneiden, dass ist schonmal ein gewaltiger Pluspunkt im Gegensatz zu vielen anderen Macheten in dieser Preisklasse. Es ist sehr einfach sich damit seinen Weg durchs Gebüsch und Unterholz zu bahnen, dies ist vor allem dank der "recurved" Form der Klinge so leicht möglich, die Klinge schneidet wie von selbst (solange mann sie hin und wieder schärft). Durch den dicken Klingenrücken ist es auch ohne weiteres möglich größere, dickere Holzstücke zu spalten indem man mit einem Schlagwerkzeug (zum Beispiel einem Holzscheit) auf den Klingenrücken schlägt und die Klinge durch das Holz treibt. Die Scheide besteht aus schnittfestem Nylon mit einem Plastik Inlay zum Schutz der vorderen Hälfte der Klinge. Desweiteren ist eine abnehmbare Tasche an der Scheide befestigt in der sich ein Diamant Schleifstein und ein Feuerstahl befinden, welche beide einwandfrei funktionieren. Alles in allem eine Machete ohne Schwächen und mit vielen Vorteilen, ich kann dieses Werkzeug uneingeschränkt empfehlen.

Great quality product for price. Slightly smaller then expected but still beefy and front heavy for great chopping ability, weight distribution make it great for chopping. Very light for all day carry in woods or for chores. Prefer high carbon steel for ease of sharpening and good edge retention that I feel is a better compromise then harder stainlessness for extended use. The 3CR13 is easy to sharpen, maintains an edge much better then I thought it would, haven't bent or rolled and dosent chip easily plus rust resistant. As long as you arnt planning on unnaturally stress testing it for no purpose it should stand the test of time and use with proper care. Satisfied with product and service.

Die Ware ist Topp. Habe auch 5 Sterne vergeben. Leider ist der Griff für meine großen Batsche-Händchen etwas zu klein. Kann man aber mit leben.

Me gusto su diseño que se parece a la pelicula de Book of Eli, es un poco mas corto de lo que esperaba y tardó mucho en llegar, fuera de eso muy bien.