Rothco Machete estilo GI/18

Seems to be very durable. Haven’t been able to use it much yet.

This is a great machete for the price ($28 when I purchased it in Jan 2024). I purchased it to replace the Army surplus machete which I bought over 40 years ago. They are no longer available as Army surplus merchandise, but this machete is almost identical. The handle was identical to the original and it is comfortable to use. The quality of the blade is good for the price, but it does not hold an edge as well as the original. The 18-inch blade is good for general use; I prefer these longer blades. No holster is provided, but luckily I still had the original holster. You really need one to protect the edge while hiking in to the working location as the machete is sharp. Overall, highly recommended for the price.

It’s a decent copy of a USGI pattern machete. These are no longer made in the USA since OKC went out of business. However, they are now made in Taiwan which is much better than the other current options. Blade is marked “Machete” - we are aware of what it is! If you’re going to bother marking it mark it “Rothco ROC”. One star off for the chrome rivets but, they are recessed enough you can paint them without worrying about it chipping off easily. This does not come with a scabbard.

Seems to be built well, and the design is perfect.

I usually don't have much luck with Rothco stuff, but this machete seems like the real deal. I haven't determined what type of steel it is yet, but it sees like tuff stuff. Just have to put an edge on it as it arrived pretty dull. It fits the rothco molle machete sheath perfectly. Pretty nice set up. I would buy it again.

Heavy duty well made!!