Question 1

Is it worth the money? A YouTuber that reviews blades reviewed this machete and by the end it had a  big crack .

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Well, here's the thing...

You have another case of trying to make one tool do it all. There are always trade offs. It is a long and thin knife the shape of a machete. Machetes are typically made of thin, underhardened or lower carbon alloys that are very flexible and ductile, but not hold a keen edge and are more likely to roll than chip or break. Knives, with the exception of fillet or many kitchen knives, are made of thicker, harder alloys designed to keep their shape better and hold an edge longer. They tend to be higher in either carbon content or hardness,  or both. This tool is a long thin knife more than a machete, as it has a higher carbon content and holds an edge significantly better than most of my machetes. It's not much thicker, but it is, and the weight and feel in hand shows. It is also far stiffer than most of my machetes. It is also quite comfortable in hand, but I'm not sure yet about durability of the handle - only time will tell. Since it holds a better edge, it serves my purposes more fully, in spite of being more brittle, for accompanying my pruning shears for clearing Himalayan blackberry bushes, a pest here in the Pacific Northwest. I use a Cold Steel machete or Tramontina in the tropics. I use my axes and hatches, or larger Ontario sp's or my Becker bk9 on stiffer, thicker, woodier materials. A thin, higher carbon hard tool steel tempered like this, especially when it has lots of contaminants as "dirty" Chinese usually does, will be far more prone to breakage with lateral forces. I have found mine to not chip as much as roll, so they've done a fairly good job on these. Overall, knowing what I was getting into,  I'm fairly satisfied with these tools (10 and 18 inch).

Question 2

where is this made?

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This knife is made in China from Chinese 65Mn, high carbon, non-stainless steel.

Question 3

Does it come very sharp or does it need to be sharpened?

Accepted Answer

It come sharp. Keep in mind this type of machete is for heavy duty chopping and should not have an edge so sharp that you can shave with it, It would only dull quickly if it did.

Question 4

Does the loose-fitting sheath cause dulling of the edge since it rattles?

Accepted Answer

I can't imagine a plastic sheath hurting a hardened steel edge.
If it does then the blade is not heat treated properly.
If the blade can withstand hitting hardwood without rolling the edge then it shouldn't get hurt by some plastic.

ASIN	B006YBXZLK
Age Range Description	18+ yrs
Best Sellers Rank	#126,514 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #73 in Gardening Machetes
Blade Edge	Plain
Blade Length	10 inches
Blade Material	65Mn
Blade Shape	Recurve
Blade Type	Non-Serrated
Brand Name	Kershaw
Color	Black
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,787)
Global Trade Identification Number	00087171034065
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Handle Material	Glass Reinforced Nylon
Included Components	1560 hunting-knives
Item Length	10 inches
Item Shape	recurve
Item Type Name	backpack,caping,earmuff
Item Weight	8 ounces
Manufacturer	Kershaw Sporting Goods
Model Name	4057-0459
Model Number	1077
Number of Items	1
Part Number	1077
Power Source	AC/DC
Product Care Instructions	Will corrode if not cleaned and oiled regularly.
Recommended Uses For Product	Outdoor
Reusability	Reusable
Size	10"
Special Features	Non Slip
Style	1077
Theme	Sport
UPC	087171033594
Unit Count	1 Ounce
Warranty Description	Manufacturer Warranty

Kershaw Camp 10 Machete, Black, 10 Inch Fixed Recurve Blade

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