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This project started out with the goal of creating the ultimate machete suited for the forests of North America. I wanted to make a blade that would be light and fast enough to clear blackberry thickets, powerful enough to take down an oak tree, and versatile enough to tackle everything in between. I started with an idea, incorporated a no nonsense design, and used the best materials available to make a seriously killer tool. I'm extremely pleased with how this project turned out hope you will be as well.
Here are the specs
Steel- 52100 with spring tempered spine and 57-58 RC edge
Length- 23.5in overall
Blade Length- 17.5in
Blade height- 2.45 in
Thickness- .108 and .135
Weight-.108 ~20 ounces
Weight .135~ 25.5
The thin model is very light and fast and has excellent chopping ability. The thicker model is much more front heavy and is slower in hand but has more chopping power. Both have incredible chopping ability and while I can't test them against everything, this is the best chopping tool I've ever used and I firmly believe these will out chop anything but an axe or a massive kukri. All machetes come with a lifetime warranty against breakage and extreme damage that occurs during use. I do ask that the customer is responsible with their blades. While these are very tough, they're machetes and can be broken with abuse. Prices include shipping and a Kydex sheath. I am currently out of kydex and have to go out of town for thanksgiving so these will not be able to ship until early next week. These are also currently unsharpened because I had to transport them.
So here are the blades.
satin finish but kind of hard to tell in the lighting. Has some oil on the blade as well.
#1.) First up is a thin model with black and tan canvas with tan canvas pins. This one is a full scotchbrite satin convex. This one has no plunges which is pretty cool.
These is not a perfect satin finish. This one has great balance in hand due to the very thick handle and high grind and will be great for brush work. I ended up scratching up the lanyard hole area while trying to remove some epoxy that seeped out. Normally this would be a factory second but hey... its a hard use machete.
messed up lanyard area. DOH
#2.) This one is .135 Thick has beautiful stabilized Redwood scales and stainless tubes. It has a very high convex and is lightly stonewashed. This is really spectacular wood but its a bad day for pictures here and I can't seem to get a good shot.
Here are the specs
Steel- 52100 with spring tempered spine and 57-58 RC edge
Length- 23.5in overall
Blade Length- 17.5in
Blade height- 2.45 in
Thickness- .108 and .135
Weight-.108 ~20 ounces
Weight .135~ 25.5
The thin model is very light and fast and has excellent chopping ability. The thicker model is much more front heavy and is slower in hand but has more chopping power. Both have incredible chopping ability and while I can't test them against everything, this is the best chopping tool I've ever used and I firmly believe these will out chop anything but an axe or a massive kukri. All machetes come with a lifetime warranty against breakage and extreme damage that occurs during use. I do ask that the customer is responsible with their blades. While these are very tough, they're machetes and can be broken with abuse. Prices include shipping and a Kydex sheath. I am currently out of kydex and have to go out of town for thanksgiving so these will not be able to ship until early next week. These are also currently unsharpened because I had to transport them.
So here are the blades.
satin finish but kind of hard to tell in the lighting. Has some oil on the blade as well.
#1.) First up is a thin model with black and tan canvas with tan canvas pins. This one is a full scotchbrite satin convex. This one has no plunges which is pretty cool.
These is not a perfect satin finish. This one has great balance in hand due to the very thick handle and high grind and will be great for brush work. I ended up scratching up the lanyard hole area while trying to remove some epoxy that seeped out. Normally this would be a factory second but hey... its a hard use machete.
messed up lanyard area. DOH
#2.) This one is .135 Thick has beautiful stabilized Redwood scales and stainless tubes. It has a very high convex and is lightly stonewashed. This is really spectacular wood but its a bad day for pictures here and I can't seem to get a good shot.
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