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Posted: 7/17/2015 11:55:21 AM EDT
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I think I know what you are talking about. Shorter and heavy.
I took something similar to Panama. But all the locals, and me too for that matter, use the $4.50 cheap machetes sharpened with a file to a knife edge. With these we cut down trees up to 8", clear the toughest brush with ease and even trim the grass. Plus I have never seen one break. No more fancy Machetes for me, Just a handful of the $5 ones made in Guatemala. I never knew their usefulness until I started using one daily. |
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Posted: 7/17/2015 12:17:10 PM EDT
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Like this?
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Posted: 7/17/2015 12:35:50 PM EDT
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Haven't seen the show, but woodmans pal maybe?
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Posted: 7/17/2015 1:29:02 PM EDT
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I think I know what you are talking about. Shorter and heavy. I took something similar to Panama. But all the locals, and me too for that matter, use the $4.50 cheap machetes sharpened with a file to a knife edge. With these we cut down trees up to 8", clear the toughest brush with ease and even trim the grass. Plus I have never seen one break. No more fancy Machetes for me, Just a handful of the $5 ones made in Guatemala. I never knew their usefulness until I started using one daily. I agree about machetes. But was just wondering what the tool I saw was and what all it is supposed to be good for. |
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Posted: 7/17/2015 1:35:21 PM EDT
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So, you are checking out the tools on Naked and Afraid are you.
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Posted: 7/17/2015 1:35:55 PM EDT
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Haven't seen the show, but woodmans pal maybe? I know what those Pals are and this was nothing like that. The "Naked & Afraid" reality TV show is about two people (usually a man and a woman who don't know each other) having to survive in a remote wilderness/jungle/desert for 21 days both totally naked with only one item each in their possession. No clothes, no shoes, no food, no water, nothing but the one item each chooses to carry, typically a cutting tool and a fire starter. All survivalists should watch it for a reality check. |
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Posted: 7/17/2015 2:14:29 PM EDT
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Never seen the show.
like one of these Ulu style knives http://www.thetruthaboutknives.com/2013/05/new-from-fremont-knives-farson-blade-survival-tool/ |
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Posted: 7/17/2015 5:41:59 PM EDT
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Have not seen the show, but from your description maybe a TOPS ATAX or a Cold Steel Survival Shovel?
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Posted: 7/17/2015 6:45:19 PM EDT
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A tv unreality show, is no place to check anything.
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Posted: 7/18/2015 1:15:28 PM EDT
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I bet the OP is talking about that tool the ninja made for the show.
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Posted: 7/18/2015 5:38:06 PM EDT
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Are you talking bout the ninja guy? IIRC He makes or has made some goofy (not a knife, not a tomahawk, not an axe) custom tool.
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Posted: 7/18/2015 9:20:17 PM EDT
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 Quote HistoryQuoted: I bet the OP is talking about that tool the ninja made for the show. |
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Posted: 7/20/2015 7:24:05 PM EDT
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Where did op go?
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Posted: 7/20/2015 7:40:23 PM EDT
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He got square axed
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Posted: 7/20/2015 9:08:03 PM EDT
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He disappeared when he realized that people were going to offer him advice on knives he didn't care about when all he wanted to know was what the knife was called and what other functions it might serve to justify it's design.
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Posted: 7/21/2015 8:44:48 AM EDT
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I agree about machetes. But was just wondering what the tool I saw was and what all it is supposed to be good for. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I think I know what you are talking about. Shorter and heavy. I took something similar to Panama. But all the locals, and me too for that matter, use the $4.50 cheap machetes sharpened with a file to a knife edge. With these we cut down trees up to 8", clear the toughest brush with ease and even trim the grass. Plus I have never seen one break. No more fancy Machetes for me, Just a handful of the $5 ones made in Guatemala. I never knew their usefulness until I started using one daily. I agree about machetes. But was just wondering what the tool I saw was and what all it is supposed to be good for. Looking cool, of course. |
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Posted: 7/21/2015 3:06:17 PM EDT
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http://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/fayobserver.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/c1/4c19883a-1b49-5d87-a5e0-cb019e56869b/559d495a5006d.image.jpg Quoted:
I bet the OP is talking about that tool the ninja made for the show. This isn't the exact same tool or guy but it is similar. |
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Posted: 7/21/2015 3:16:47 PM EDT
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A tv unreality show, is no place to check anything. Normally I'd say you were right. But this show highlights what is really needed for the unprepared to survive in harsh environments. #1 is water = a big pot & reliable firestarter are essential. #2 is a shelter from rain, cold, heat, insects, etc. #3 is food. #4 is footwear. 21 days doesn't sound like much, but many contestants don't make it. Some are sick and helpless in 1-4 days, mostly from drinking bad water or not drinking any water. |
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Posted: 7/24/2015 1:52:01 AM EDT
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just pick up a sugar cane machete/knife
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