United Cutlery Colombian Parang Machete & Sheath

I like to say there are 2 kinds of machetes. Good quality & cheap. Rarely do the 2 meet. But every once in a while, they do. With the price drop to $12.98, I decided to get the U.C. Columbian Parang to try out. My first impression was it's heavy, & larger than I expected. It was very sharp, meaning a bit above utility sharp. You can see the machine grinds in the edge. I got it out to the woods & was very pleased & surprised with it's performance. 1 inch dead pine branches in January will kill a poorly tempered edge. This beast passes right through, 2 chops for 2 to 3 inch. Larger stuff, it bites deep. While it handles light brush work like sticker bushes & weedy under growth, it is heavy & will tire the user quickly. To clear shooting lanes, trim branches on trails & process small camp fire wood, it is a must have. I will get 2 more to keep on the family's ATVs, although, my wife will probably want to stay with the Big Bohica for it's light weight & more user friendly sheath.

The handle is very firm. Balanced but heavy, good for some reasons and not for others. The baked black finish is gorgeous the pictures do it no justice great machete.

Sturdy, full tang, reliable, nice weight, it is like a big meat cleaver. Well worth twice the price.

My handle came loose after a couple swings, and the blade holds an edge for a very short time