French Army Machete - Wildsteer Wild Tiger
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Description
Wildsteer Wild Tiger
The Wild Tiger is a French Army machete from Wildsteer, built for clearing brush, cutting saplings and preparing camp in the field. Its blade widens toward the tip, which puts weight forward where a chopping tool needs it. It comes with a black nylon sheath and a lanyard, so it is ready to carry on a belt or pack straight away.
Features
- Forward-Weighted Curved Blade — The blade flares into a broad belly near the tip, so each swing carries more mass into the cut.
- Black Blade Finish — The blade is finished in matte black from guard to tip, with the Wildsteer logo and a France marking near the handle.
- Integral Finger Guard — A raised guard at the front of the handle helps keep your hand from sliding forward onto the edge during heavy chopping.
- Ribbed Black Handle — Molded ridges along the grip give your hand something to hold onto when it is wet or gloved.
- Bolted Handle Construction — Two metal fasteners secure the handle scales to the tang, the part of the blade that runs inside the grip.
- Lanyard With Cord Lock — A black cord runs through the butt of the handle, and a sliding cord lock lets you snug the loop around your wrist.
- Riveted Nylon Sheath — The black woven nylon sheath is riveted along its edge and has a panel stitched to the front face.
- Belt Loop With Retaining Strap — A wide loop at the top of the sheath slides onto a belt, and a separate strap holds the machete in place.
French Army Issue
This machete is genuine French Army gear, made by Wildsteer and marked France on the blade. Issued equipment is built to a government requirement rather than a retail price point, which is why surplus tools like this hold interest for collectors, reenactors and anyone who wants authentic kit. The all-black blade, handle and sheath keep the whole package low-profile in the field.
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This thing is an absolute beastOkay so I collect military issue blades from around the world and this Wildsteer Wild Tiger might be my new favorite. The 12 3/4" blade is thick, heavy, and came with a surprisingly decent edge right out of the box. The X46Cr13 stainless steel with the black finish looks mean and the Kraton handle with the integrated guard gives you a really secure grip even when your hands are wet or sweaty. Took it out to my property and cleared about 30 feet of overgrown brush and saplings it chops like a dream and the weight of the blade does most of the work for you. The fact that this was designed for French Commandos and SOF units tells you everything about the build quality. At 17 5/8" overall its the perfect size, big enough to do real work but not so long that its unwieldy. Made in France, issued to the French military this is the real deal.
Thick heavy blade does serious chopping work with minimal effort
Kraton handle with integrated guard provides excellent grip securityIncluded nylon sheath is adequate but not exceptional