A Machete

Nixelplix

Nixelplix

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Here's a machete I made for my Mom's Cousin's Husband. I know I need to finish my blades a little better, but this one sure works well. O-1 blade with black walnut handles.

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Great looking machete there! I'm surprised no one has commented on it yet, so let me be the first to congratulate you.

Why did you go with the kukri-type blade profile, vs. the traditional machete type? It looks good, I must say.
 
I was going for a boloish feel with this one. 18 inches long is about the limit for me now, so I wanted it weighted forward. This is my first machete, and I really like how it turned out! I like having that recurve with the forward swell. It feels like it really bites into whatever you're chopping up!
 
I wanted to add that it curved forward a little in the heat treat, which gives it a more kukurish look and feel.
 
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