Barong/Bolo Hybrid in 3V Part Two- SOLD

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I finally got to field test one of these machetes over the weekend and I have to say that it performed exceptionally. It would easily clean up to 1.25" limbs in one hit. It is light and fast enough to clear thin and woody vegetation as well. My testing was done on Eastern hardwoods such as: maple, oak, and hackberry. Edge retention was very nice as well. The thin, blended convex edge is definitely the way to go. The knife is capable of heavier chopping duties also.

Specs:
.150 CPM 3V
17.875" OAL
12.375" blade
2.375" wide at its widest
FFG to a thin, blended convex edge
Ht by Peters to 59-60 Rc
Black canvas micarta handles, nicely shaped and contoured, held on by three stainless flared tubes
Comes with Gray Kydex sheath, large Tek-Lok compatible

Asking $305 SOLD
Price includes shipping via USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation to all 50 states, others can contact for actual shipping costs
I accept Paypal, money order, or check. Paypal preferred to chrisberry2008@aol.com.

Email any questions/comments to chrisberry2008@aol.com.

Thanks for LOOKING!
Chris
 
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That is one beast of a blade!! It looks stout enough to fell trees and limber enough to clear dense vegetation in a single bound....well done!!
 
Thanks for the compliments. I think that this mixture works well for a variety of outdoor tasks.
 
I love everything about that design! Full tang Barong to replace my traditional stick tang.

How does 3V handle side torsion like from knots while splitting wood- batonning?

Thanks,
Bill
 
lmalterna said:
I love everything about that design! Full tang Barong to replace my traditional stick tang.

How does 3V handle side torsion like from knots while splitting wood- batonning?

Thanks,
Bill
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Bill-
Thanks for your interest.
With the extra edge thickness I left on this blade and the blended convex edge, there should be no issues with the edge on 3V. It is a very tough steel to start with and I ground it thicker so that it could be used for harder use tasks as well as your light vegetation removal.
Chris
 
This is killing me. I do not want to see it sold because I wish I had it... but ... :)

Just as a comparison, how deeply does this bite a 2x4(seems a standard medium for testing though I have some old ones that rival oak) as compared to a 20" axe? Just an idea, it is thinner/lighter than what menay chop hardwood and maple with.

Also- being new to 3V, would soemthing like silicone dioxide in 600 grit mounted on a leather pad do well for sharpening?

Bill
 
lmalterna said:
This is killing me. I do not want to see it sold because I wish I had it... but ... :)

Just as a comparison, how deeply does this bite a 2x4(seems a standard medium for testing though I have some old ones that rival oak) as compared to a 20" axe? Just an idea, it is thinner/lighter than what menay chop hardwood and maple with.

Also- being new to 3V, would soemthing like silicone dioxide in 600 grit mounted on a leather pad do well for sharpening?
Bill
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Bill-
I did not have a 2x4 on hand but I did have a 2x6. Here is the damage. I did three hits for consistency. I took two pictures but all three went about the same depth. I don't have a 20" axe to compare to. Hopefully the pictures speak for themselves.

I am not familiar with silicone dioxide for sharpening. I do the heavy work with diamond stones and then strop with silicon carbide.

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