Swiss Tech 18-inch Sawtooth Machete, Titanium-Coated Stainless Steel Blade, Green

This is my second Swiss Tech product that I have purchased from Walmart. My previous Swiss Tech purchase through Walmart was such a positive experience, that I decided to purchase the Hacken as I was in need of a good, quality machete to clear vegetation from my property. Like a previous Swiss Tech product I ordered, the Hacken arrived on time in an attractive box. The box details the features of the Hacken in a clear, concise, and informative fashion. The Hacken arrived with its blade sharp and ready to put into service. I had no problems hacking through vegetation with this tool. It works! The saw is phenomenal! It too is very sharp and cut through small branches with ease. Unlike a previous machete I used before, the blade on the Hacken is thicker and with less flex. It feels solid when using it. The handle is comfortable and covered with a grippy rubber type material that feels solid in the hand when working. After working with it for a while, no hot spots developed on my hands resulting in no blisters. That is a good thing. A lanyard with a paracord type material is also provided which can be very handy. The Hacken comes with a fire starting ferro rod. See the attached photo for its location at the base of the handle. Pressing the button will release the ferro rod. And yes, the ferro rod actually works. When yours arrives, give it a go and see for yourself. Finally, the sheath is made of a plastic type material. The Hacken fits perfectly and securely in it (as expected). A blade sharpener is also built into the sheath. I use stones for blade sharpening, but in a pinch this built-in sharpener would be better than a dull blade. Overall, Swiss Tech impresses again with another quality sharp tool at a very affordable price of $29.97. I like companies that make quality products at affordable prices, and Swiss Tech is one of them. Recommended!