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Posted: 11/28/2015 3:13:09 AM EDT
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USGI $27
Industry member Old Grouch http://store.oldgrouch.biz/usgimachete.html |
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Posted: 11/28/2015 3:27:13 AM EDT
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OP,forget all the Boutique brands and do yourself a favor. People that use them in jungles swear by em
http://www.machetespecialists.com/trma5pa.html ETA I bought the five pack listed and tossed two in the truck and took the rest to the cabin for clearing willow patches where I didn't want to take my chainsaw. Bolo is my favorite for thinning thumb sized willows
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Posted: 11/28/2015 3:33:29 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/28/2015 3:33:48 AM EDT
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OP,forget all the Boutique brands and do yourself a favor. People that use them in jungles swear by em
http://www.machetespecialists.com/trma5pa.html That looks very interesting! |
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Posted: 11/28/2015 3:34:07 AM EDT
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I own one of these and it's served me well. |
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Posted: 11/28/2015 3:36:11 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/28/2015 3:38:41 AM EDT
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Niiiice! Quote HistoryHere's another with better prices http://www.knivesplus.com/machetes.html |
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Posted: 11/28/2015 3:39:16 AM EDT
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_1_3_hso_sc_smartcategory_4?rh=n%3A135355011%2Ck%3ACondor+knife&keywords=Condor+knife&ie=UTF8&qid=1448696359&sr=8-3-acs
Very heavy duty and great quality. Condor knife and tool. I have a golok and a village parang...they are both very nice and work very good at brush cutting. |
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Posted: 11/28/2015 3:41:39 AM EDT
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I also have this one which is for heavier work than the Gerber, and made in the US. Those Cold Steel machetes are cheaper on Amazon. |
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Posted: 11/28/2015 3:45:28 AM EDT
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IMHO, you can NEVER go wrong with anything from Cold Steel. Folks like to poke fun at them, but we have some ultra fine expensive Cold Steel knives from Korea and Japan, including some swords (Katanas) from them that were made in JP. IMO, pretty much everything Cold Steel puts out will be the epitome of quality in its price range.
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Posted: 11/28/2015 3:47:01 AM EDT
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A $10 Tramontina is going to be better than 99% of the other stuff out there.
I do miss my Collins machetes though  |
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Posted: 11/28/2015 3:48:51 AM EDT
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IMHO, you can NEVER go wrong with anything from Cold Steel. Folks like to poke fun at them, but we have some ultra fine expensive Cold Steel knives from Korea and Japan, including some swords (Katanas) from them that were made in JP. IMO, pretty much everything Cold Steel puts out will be the epitome of quality in its price range. The only Cold Steel knife I own is their roach belly. It's a fantastic knife. |
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Posted: 11/28/2015 3:51:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: IMHO, you can NEVER go wrong with anything from Cold Steel. Folks like to poke fun at them, but we have some ultra fine expensive Cold Steel knives from Korea and Japan, including some swords (Katanas) from them that were made in JP. IMO, pretty much everything Cold Steel puts out will be the epitome of quality in its price range. Proof! I kid...I kid.  I own several fine Cold Steel blades. |
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Posted: 11/28/2015 4:15:58 AM EDT
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I like these Marbles brand:
http://www.amazon.com/Marbles-Bolo-Knife-18-75-MA33514/dp/B003VJQ0XS I have three scattered around. They come sharp and cut well. Mine hold an edge well too. |
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Posted: 11/28/2015 4:29:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OP,forget all the Boutique brands and do yourself a favor. People that use them in jungles swear by em http://www.machetespecialists.com/trma5pa.html ETA I bought the five pack listed and tossed two in the truck and took the rest to the cabin for clearing willow patches where I didn't want to take my chainsaw. Bolo is my favorite for thinning thumb sized willows Bought the same pack! Good stuff. |
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Posted: 11/28/2015 4:33:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A $10 Tramontina is going to be better than 99% of the other stuff out there. I do miss my Collins machetes though This, or an Imacasa. http://www.machetespecialists.com/tr18bumawiwo.html http://www.machetespecialists.com/imacasa-18-pata-machete-canvas-sheath.html http://www.machetespecialists.com/im20chmawiin.html |
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Posted: 11/28/2015 4:33:25 AM EDT
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A $10 Tramontina is going to be better than 99% of the other stuff out there. ^^^ |
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Posted: 11/28/2015 4:33:57 AM EDT
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I'm sure I'll get flak for this but I bought one of those bear gryls parangs for work and it has held up fantastically. I like the heft of it over a regular machete, a lot more controllable too in my opinion.
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Posted: 11/28/2015 5:28:29 AM EDT
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I have the 18" KUKRI MACHETE WITH SHEATH.
This is a very rugged tool! The steel is very hard; it requires a grinder to put a good edge on it, followed by a stone. I've used it for clearing brush, splitting 2x4s for firewood. Srsly, it's a brutally solid blade. The price just almost doubled I see; I got mine for about $25, including sheath. This blade isn't a "finely-finished" blade that will make you weep if you scratch it. It is a solidly-built tool. |
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Posted: 11/28/2015 6:03:27 AM EDT
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USGI $27 Industry member Old Grouch http://store.oldgrouch.biz/usgimachete.html http://store.oldgrouch.biz/usgimachete.html FIFY |
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Posted: 11/28/2015 6:41:56 AM EDT
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The one I made.
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Posted: 11/28/2015 8:40:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryJust picked up a CS Gladius. It's no kukri for heavy stuff but it's a hell of a machete and would definitely work as a sword. Sharp as hell, nice flexible blade and a very good handle. |
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Posted: 11/28/2015 9:25:43 AM EDT
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I own one of these and it's served me well. http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-31-000758-Gator-Machete/dp/B004A1IXRC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448695987&sr=8-1&keywords=gerber+gator+machete this. I sawed through my elk's spine from head to tail and took the head off very easily. Cleared branches out of the way handily with the slicy side (to hang the elk). the two friends who helped me on my hunt got one as a thankyou gift 20$ !!! win win |
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Posted: 11/28/2015 9:29:57 AM EDT
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My cold steel works GREAT. Better than I expected. Kurkri Magnum model, heavy, but it chops through ANYTHING.
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Posted: 11/28/2015 9:48:02 AM EDT
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My cold steel Kukri looking thing is a beast and was cheap off Amazon
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