Large, heavy knives with a single blade, used for cutting through thick vegetation and in combat.
From Spanish 'machete,' which may derive from 'macho' (male, strong) or Portuguese origins. The tool was widely used in Central and South America for clearing jungle and agricultural work.
Machetes are one of the most practical tools in jungle exploration—a single machete can clear a path through dense vegetation faster than any modern tool, which is why armies still use them today!
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