machete
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In his field, just a stone's throw from his house, Kone still works only with a machete and wears open-toed shoes.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
Ogou Je Wouj is a manifestation of the god of war and is believed to wield a machete.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024
Searcher goes from proclaiming, “I’m not my father,” and shaming Jaeger for giving him a machete on his second birthday to bonding with his dad.
From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024
The London-born actor says a planned law change to ban all zombie knives and machete sales need to be fast-tracked.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2024
After using his machete to hack his way through the dense foliage—all while getting stung and bitten by wasps and ants—Kermit would set up the sighting rod.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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