What are the exact dimensions and weight of the Nieto Jungle Predator Bocote?

The Nieto Jungle Predator Bocote features a 27.0 cm 1.4116 Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steel blade and an overall length of 39.5 cm to 40.0 cm. The knife alone weighs approximately 370 g, making it a lightweight option for belt carry during long treks in the bush.

How does this short machete handle dense Australian scrub compared to full-sized models?

With its 27 cm blade, the Jungle Predator excels as an agile tool for clearing damp undergrowth, delimbing, and processing campfire wood via batoning. However, for tall overhead scrub or wide-swath brush clearing, a standard 18 to 22 inch machete offers superior reach and momentum.

Is the Nieto Jungle Predator Bocote legal to carry in public places in Australia?

While the knife is fully legal for private ownership, camping, hunting, and land clearing, carrying a fixed-blade knife in public without a lawful reason is prohibited under Australian state and territory knife laws such as the Summary Offences Act.

What blade steel is used and how does it perform in humid outdoor conditions?

The blade is forged from 1.4116 Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steel, which provides strong corrosion resistance against moisture in damp Australian bushlands, wetlands, or coastal environments. This steel composition also ensures that the edge is relatively easy to re-sharpen while out in the field.

Survival Machete - Nieto N-4027B

The Nieto Jungle Predator Bocote (Model: N-4027B) is a heavy-duty fixed-blade camp machete and field knife manufactured in Albacete, Spain. Designed for medium-to-heavy outdoor maintenance, it handles trail clearing through dense scrub, delimbing branches, shelter building, and firewood batoning. Built with a full extended tang, it combines corrosion-resistant 1.4116 Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steel with natural Mexican Bocote hardwood handle scales, offering reliable cutting utility in humid, damp, and coastal Australian bush conditions.

Key Features

Corrosion-Resistant Steel: 1.4116 Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steel blade with a flat grind and satin finish delivers high rust resistance and straightforward field re-sharpening.
Full Extended Tang: Continuous steel construction extends past the handle scales to provide an integrated pommel for striking and impact tasks, including a rear lanyard hole.
Ergonomic Bocote Scales: Contoured handle crafted from dense, naturally figured Mexican Bocote hardwood for a secure grip during chopping.
Spine Jimping: Textured spine section provides enhanced thumb grip and control for fine cutting tasks.
Included Belt Sheath: Fitted black leather belt sheath secures the blade during transport and field carry.

Specifications

Blade Length: 27.0 cm
Overall Length: 39.5 cm
Total Weight: 370 g (knife only)
Blade Material: 1.4116 Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steel
Handle Material: Mexican Bocote hardwood
Blade Profile: Flat grind drop-point / hybrid machete with satin finish
Tang: Full, extended tang with lanyard attachment point
Sheath: Black leather belt sheath
Country of Manufacture: Spain

Who is the Nieto Jungle Predator Bocote for?

Bushwalkers and trek hunters — requires a lightweight belt-carry fixed-blade camp machete weighing only 370 g to minimise pack load while maintaining effective chopping capabilities.
Campers and survivalists — delivers corrosion-resistant clearing performance across damp bushland with a 27.0 cm blade and 39.5 cm overall length sized for batoning firewood, delimbing, and cutting thick green vegetation.

Less suitable for: clearing tall overhead scrub or wide swathes of brush where a longer 18 to 22 inch utility machete provides greater reach and momentum, or heavy felling of seasoned Australian hardwoods where a dedicated camp axe or hatchet is required.

SKU	NO40309LP
Model #	N-4027B
Brand	Nieto
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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