The Machete

History

The machete is a large blade inspired by the cleaver's general design. The blade is typically 12.8 to 24 inches long and usually about 0.12 inches thick. In the English-speaking Caribbean such as Jamaica, Grenada and in Trinidad and Tobago, the term "cutlass" is used for these agricultural tools. In many tropical countries a machete is a common agricultural tool. Consequently, it is often the weapon of choice for uprisings. A machete may also be classified as a sword, because it can be used like one. Many of the killings in the Rwandan Genocide were performed with machetes., and were the primary weapon used by the Interahamwe militias there.



Review


I would rate machetes with an 8/10 for close range use. Although the cleaver inspired it's design and relies on a lot of strength to use effectively, it was created to cut through thick, dense jungles and clear brush for agriculture. The blades could be from 12-24 inches and the handles add to that length, allowing you to dispatch zombies easily from a larger distance than most close quarters weapons. The thick steel used to make these weapons also causes it to have higher durability; allowing you to take out more zombies more often without worrying about your blade letting you down. Definitely the weapon to carry on your journeys.