Tramontina 12 Inch Bush Machete with Wood Handle
Blade Length: 12″
Overall Length: 17″
Blade Width: 1.88″ (at widest point)
Steel Grade: SAE 1070 High-Carbon Steel
Blade Profile: Latin/Bush Pattern
Handle Material: Brazilian Hardwood (Riveted)
Weight: 11.5 oz.
Sheath Compatibility: Sold Separately
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The Tramontina 12″ Bush Machete is a compact, high-cadence tool engineered for high-density clearing where maneuverability is a priority. Often referred to as the “workhorse” of the Brazilian sugar cane fields, this 12-inch variant offers the ideal lever-to-weight ratio for extended field use without fatigue.
Technical Specifications:
Blade Material: High-carbon steel (SAE 1070); provides superior edge retention and “spring” under heavy impact.
Edge: Precision-ground factory edge; optimized for immediate field use.
Handle: Brazilian Hardwood; secured with heavy-duty compression rivets for a no-fail grip.
Profile: Classic Bush/Latin pattern; balanced for both chopping and slicing through vines and light woody growth.
Origin: Brazilian Manufactured; authentic Tramontina craftsmanship.
Field Notes:
Versatility: Excellent for camping, trail-blazing, and managing overgrowth in tight spaces.
Maintenance: Carbon steel will patina; we recommend a light coat of oil after field cleaning to prevent oxidation.
Sheath: Sold separately. Compatible with all 12″ standard bush sheaths in the Machete Specialists inventory.
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 12 in. |
| Total Length | 17 in. |
| Weight | 11 oz. |
| Width at Widest Point | 1 7/8 in. |
| Blade Composition | SAE 1070 High-Carbon Steel |
| Blade Thickness (Above Handle / At Tip) | 2.1 mm. / 1.25 mm. |
| Blade Style | |
| Blade Detail | Primary grind established at factory but may require sharpening before first use. |
| Full Tang | Yes |
| Handle Features | Rivited |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Handle Style | Quillon |
| Country of Origin | Brazil |
Based on 6 reviews
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James (verified owner) –
Placed an order for a few different machetes. It got mixed up. Was fixed immediately by sending me out a missing item with no problems, along with a darn nice email. Great people. So rare to find actually nice people these days. I have been a customer for a few years and will stay here for sure.
James –
JM –
Had this laying around for a while. I cut the tip off, changing it from a Latin style it to a basic clip point. That shortened it about an inch, now it is great large butcher/camp knife. An 11 inch butcher knife for 12 bucks is hard to beat.
JM –
John Wesley-Knox –
The “red handled Mora knife” of machetes. Bargain-basement fire sale price point, but this is the one I bring bushwalking, despite having a sizeable edge tool collection. The “famous name brand” ones just don’t have what this has, which, specifically, is so many design variables all done right that it “just works”. Feather light, length not a liability, short enough to be practical, useable, and sensible , able to be made obscenely sharp. Doesn’t stick out the top of your backpack when in built-up civilian-dense areas. Used several coats of “Tung ‘N Teak”; I’d almost swear the handle is jatoba.
John Wesley-Knox –
John Lao –
holds a perfect edge every 3-6 mo. in between sharpening
John Lao –
Kevin Gammon –
I really like this little machete. Easy to sharpen, takes a good edge and holds that edge surprisingly well in use on green stuff and dry soft wood. Responds real well to a strop. Excellent performance for the price.
Kevin Gammon –
thomas forshey –
small, light, really holds edge well, perfect for my swamp walkn bag, tip needed fine tuned, seal handle with teak oil
thomas forshey –