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TAPANGA MACHETE

Released in 2011
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SKU: 60943
UPC: 7417000534580
MAP: 118.98 USD
MSRP: 94.89 USD
OAL: 25.5 in (647.7 mm)
MATERIAL: 1075 High Carbon Steel
GRIND: Full Flat w/ Second Bevel
TYPE: Fixed Blade - 102
HANDLE: Walnut
SHEATH: Hand Crafted Welted Leather
PACKING: Carton Box
BLADE: 20 in (508 mm)
UPC: 7417000534580
FINISH: Epoxy Black Powder Coating
THICKNESS: 0.09 in (2.2 mm)
WEIGHT: 38.4 oz (1089 g)
TANG TYPE: Full Tang
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TAPANGA MACHETE — Your Ultimate Outdoor Companion

The Tapanga Machete brings traditional, time-tested land management geometry into the modern era, engineered to conquer the most punishing tropical, sub-tropical, and temperate wilderness terrains. Moving away from standard, thin-stamped clearing tools that wobble or warp under pressure, this high-performance machete focuses entirely on forward-weighted chopping efficiency and aggressive brush clearing. By incorporating a distinct, oversized square tip profile, it positions the sweet spot of the edge perfectly to maximize kinetic energy and momentum with every swing. Whether you are hacking a path through thick, tangled vines, processing heavy fuel for a camp fire, or engineering outdoor shelters, it delivers absolute cutting authority and fluid handling balance in any harsh environment.

Forged from tough 1075 high carbon steel, the substantive full-tang blade is masterfully heat-treated and annealed to handle punishing impacts without chipping or snapping. An advanced protective coating shields the high-carbon core from environmental moisture, reducing friction and ensuring smooth, deep bites into fibrous stalks, thick brush, and stubborn wood. This heavy-duty steel spine is paired with premium, ergonomically contoured handle scales that are pinned securely to the tang, ensuring a locked-in, slip-resistant grip that naturally minimizes hand fatigue over long hours of continuous trail work. Safely housed in a heavy-duty sheath designed for comfortable travel and quick deployment, the Tapanga Machete stands as a virtually indestructible, lifelong asset for serious adventurers.

Why Choose the Tapanga Machete?

  • Oversized Chopping Geometry: Features a specialized weight-forward square tip profile that delivers devastating slashing and hacking momentum with minimal effort.
  • Tough 1075 Carbon Steel Build: Masterfully tempered to provide maximum structural integrity, exceptional impact resistance, and an easily maintained edge on the trail.
  • Indestructible Full-Tang Integrity: Solid, continuous high-carbon steel construction guarantees maximum structural reliability and perfect tool-to-hand balance under extreme pressure.
  • All-Weather Security Grip: The contoured handle scales are sculpted to lock naturally into your palm, preventing dangerous slips in wet, humid, or demanding conditions.
  • Rugged Transport System: Includes a premium, reinforced sheath engineered for secure gear attachment, longevity, ultimate safety, and rapid field deployment.

Ideal For:

  • Wilderness survivalists, heavy-duty bushcrafters, and trail blazers navigating dense forest, swampy wetlands, or heavily overgrown terrain.
  • Landowners and property managers tasked with clearing thick woody limbs, aggressive brambles, and stubborn, thick brush over large expanses of land.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts who demand professional-grade, specialized gear that pairs time-tested frontier patterns with uncompromising modern materials.

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