My pick would be the Yacare, its got a functional tip and I like the way the blade flares out (it reminds me of a the ontario sp53 sans the recurve). But it's weight is its biggest plus, it's something I would actually carry, my choppers go on my person not on my pack. The el chete is just too heavy, I think it's cool, but just not something I'd actually take out and use. I know an axe is the only proper woodland chopping tool, I have them (11 of all different sizes) and I know how to use them but I'm not a proper outdoorsman. I used to be motivated by perfecting my skills but now I'm motivated by having fun out in the woods and there is something undeniably fun, for me, about swinging a huge knife around.
@livingsurvival7 жыл бұрын
Definitely pros and cons to both but both great products.
@danielchadwell69924 жыл бұрын
That's funny you love swinging big knives but the el chete is too big? Just kidding I actually own the el chete and funny thing this is the first video i've seen that shows what it can do and wish there were more videos about it. Although I think you are probably right on the weight I'm over 1/4 of a half ton in weight so maybe less fatiguing...Or everything fatigues me fast either way. I do wish someone would show 2 hand feather and fine work. I guess perhaps I'm a bit too "unsafe" but i feel comfortable using my palm on the spine and pushing down for perfect control. Liked the video! Love the comments and keep it dress right dress.
@BOOSTEDLASER4 жыл бұрын
@@livingsurvival What is the blade on top AND is it your favorite "big chopper" for 2020?
@asdfasdf4643 жыл бұрын
@@BOOSTEDLASER Perhaps Tops Power Eagle?
@BOOSTEDLASER3 жыл бұрын
@@asdfasdf464 I finally tried it
@tonypatey56697 жыл бұрын
No comparison, one is heavy chopper and one is medium chopper. You would use them for different tasks. I love both. Thanks for sharing, awesome new knife. Thanks. Tony
@robduncan5996 жыл бұрын
Interesting test i think closer than you might think, yes El Chete is more powerful but not by much . 1: the 10 chop test Yacre =23 seconds almost through. El Chete = 24 seconds . so even if the El Chete only needed 7 chops the binding up + the extra weight & effort needed working + carry weight all add up ,so unless you really need the heavy chopper the mid size Yacre might be the more useful tool .
@drcsep7 жыл бұрын
Outstanding comparison. I was waiting for this video. Ben, muchas gracias lad...
@guns4funcajanajustin7 жыл бұрын
El Chete all day long! Nice side by side. TANIMBOCA PUUKKO Got a PUUKKO Taco LOL Have a good one Ben.
@WoodKnock017 жыл бұрын
Awesome review!!! El Chete is going to be one of my next knife I buy!!! I hope to have it by Christmas!!!!
@meccagold20097 жыл бұрын
+ Randy Yeager all these blades are hand finished. Check out thier factory tour.
@jamesmurphy80147 жыл бұрын
Great video very interesting and informative as well as entertaining. I personally want both but that's me.
@theseekerndestroyer3 жыл бұрын
El cheteeeeeeeede!!!!!!!! Just got mine , thanks for the video .
@sameold777 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comparison Ben. Another great video.
@johnossendorf99796 жыл бұрын
I'm so very close to pulling the trigger on the Yacare, but the cheep sheath sticks in my craw ! I'd rather pay more and get a better sheath ! Less leg work for me and at least in theory save money over paying $X.XX for a cheep sheath and then having to pay $XX.XX for a proper one! I assert that knives on the level of Tops should be a complete buy once cry once package !
@Stabby__7 жыл бұрын
Already own the legendary El Chete! It's going to very hard to best this "production" chopper.
@MrBrokenwrenches6 жыл бұрын
I was all set to get the Chete. Then I saw the Yacare. Bastards. Have you walked a bit with the Chete on your hip?
@kenmarapese90857 жыл бұрын
Liked the comparison even though there two different classes of weight. Unless I were clearing brush I like a folding saw and my bushcraft knife for processing wood, less calories with a saw. Choppers are fun though!!! I don't own one but love the El Chete.
@kimaiken62264 ай бұрын
Two different knifes. For me, the Yakare is the "Almost" perfect all in one tool. Sadly it needs 2 more inches on the Handle.
@frozenturtlefarts10256 жыл бұрын
Took out that small tree pretty well at the end
@EM-fp3wi4 жыл бұрын
Is El Chete the ultimate machete? Or is there something more brutal?
@calebthomas14487 жыл бұрын
You have to take into consideration the design intent of the knives. The Yacare was designed to be more of a combo between a chopper and a machete while the El Chete was designed to be a heavy chopper all day long. The El Chete also has a higher grind and more shear weight than the Yacare allowing for a deeper chop.
@toddk90447 жыл бұрын
comparing Tops choppers, I wonder how well the SXB would do compared to these two as well as handle ergonomics.
@ernestobarrameda6464 Жыл бұрын
For heavy use i will go for elchete but for camping edc and the looks definitely yacare eh eh...
@CircleTheFire7 жыл бұрын
how do you like those gloves
@sheriw7187 жыл бұрын
Do they sell a right handed version?
@Rossski4 жыл бұрын
Finally an accurate pronunciation of Yacare!
@Iamjasonallen7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben!
@BladeObssession6 жыл бұрын
Is that a Vols cap brother?
@Veesaki7 жыл бұрын
As always a very fine review !!
@familialisboa71395 жыл бұрын
Excelent video. Here in south america the machete is King. Excelent comparison and coclusion. Flavio From Brazil
@johnathonmay22034 жыл бұрын
It looks like the el chete would make a good draw knife as well for tool making
@BOOSTEDLASER5 жыл бұрын
Fav big chopper these days?
@205jab44 жыл бұрын
Ofcourse the el chette chopped it when you flipped it over, the other one would have done the same lol . Awesome video brother.. great quality.
@disturbedpatient4257 жыл бұрын
What is the best 14500 battery for the Thrunite Archer 1A V3 flashlight, olight or nitecore?
@livingsurvival7 жыл бұрын
Olight, Nitecore, Fenix, Thurnite etc...all about the same.
@disturbedpatient4257 жыл бұрын
Living Survival Thanks for the reply, good vid 👍🏻
@charleslarson31527 жыл бұрын
El Chete for me.
@1968gadgetyo7 жыл бұрын
Don't like the handle. Too 'one position' for me. A longer curve handle would be better. But nice comparison video.
@web11875 жыл бұрын
The 10.0 and El chete Both Deserve sheaths like the El chete they gave the 10.0 yacare a shit ass sheath same with the .230. Boo on Tops part or at least give us the option with a little bit pay difference I mean come on
@onetimeoutdoorsdj13947 жыл бұрын
Nice thanks
@addicted2tone3496 жыл бұрын
The TOPS Tapioca Pudding knife..
@haroldmiller68537 жыл бұрын
The smaller one is the size of my schrade mini machete I've beat the holy heck out that blade great vid thanks ben
@REV0_017 жыл бұрын
About broke the camera ben
@howlingwolf125y6 жыл бұрын
Be careful .. Either one could probably chop your finger off...
@joshuahmoran7 жыл бұрын
Nice
@wills.25066 жыл бұрын
Master of none
@randyyeager7 жыл бұрын
I love the el chete....just wish they'd finish the handles...sand the edges already...seems like they do nothing by hand...straight off CNC and into the box...I get they are a production Company...but if they are going to charge custom prices..they need to do a bit of hand work. The Yacare handle looks a lot better....but still pretty square....with them being of a military background...I get they make a lot of their stuff to be used with heavy gloves on...they need to get past that and start making the handles more for the average consumer...
@meccagold20097 жыл бұрын
Randy Yeager all these blades are hand finished. Check out thier factory tour.
@meccagold20097 жыл бұрын
Randy Yeager all these blades are hand finished. Check out thier factory tour.
@Stabby__7 жыл бұрын
Um, El Chete is a steal for what it is. You would be paying $700+ for a custom blade of that size easy!
@randyyeager7 жыл бұрын
it's not custom though...not even close...it's 1095...not a super steel...and the handle sucks...
@randyyeager7 жыл бұрын
does the handle on the el chete look hand finished to you? sure doesn't to me...