It’s not often I get to post anything knife related. So here goes. While the John1911 range has a tractor, chainsaws, power tools, weed-whackers, etc, etc, etc. One of, if not the first, tools I ever bought after securing the property was a cheap machete from a big-box hardware store.
![Condor Knife & Tool - Golok Machete.](https://john1911.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1156_1-W-1024x768.jpeg)
That machete has lived most of it’s life in the bed of the Polaris General. Rain or shine. Heat or snow. And I shows. I also have never sharpened or serviced it since, to be frank, it’s just made out of sheet steel.
Well while inside a Duluth Trading Company using up a Christmas party, gift card; I saw these Golok machetes were 25% off. Hmmmm…
![Condor Knife & Tool - Golok Machete.](https://john1911.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1158_3-W-1024x768.jpeg)
Having never owned a “nice” machete I was curious. For starters, my original mass produced machete is about worn out. So I either need to sharpen it or replace it. In that vein I could kinda justify window shopping at the very least.
![Condor Knife & Tool - Golok Machete.](https://john1911.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1159_4-W-1024x768.jpeg)
Additionally I have decided with the new barn setup at the range, we are going to have a permeant sharpening station to keep things edged: clippers, chainsaw blades, axes, knives, etc. Anyone who has ever managed large properties will understand the need.
Condor Tool & Knife: Never heard of them. The Golok brand of machete: Nada. I have zero idea. But what I can tell you is I like the handle. The ball at the end would help prevent the machete from sliding out of my hand.
![Condor Knife & Tool - Golok Machete.](https://john1911.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1160_5-W-1024x768.jpeg)
The blade seems thick when compared to the previous stamped machete, but I guess the profile is such this big knife doesn’t feel heavy at all.
![Condor Knife & Tool - Golok Machete.](https://john1911.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1157_2-W-1024x768.jpeg)
How does it work? I have no idea. Just bought it. So this isn’t a review. But if I were to guess, that big leather holster is probably going to be a water magnet and isn’t practical for anyone who actually uses a machete.
But what do I know?
Sincerely,
Marky
www.John1911.com
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