Baryonyxknife/@FortyTwoBlades for the Win

[oldmanwilly]

I thought FortyTwoBlades deserves some positive feedback after a recent purchase.

I have a real affinity for Imacasa machetes. I got a couple when I was a kid that have significant sentimental value to this day. So when 42 announced he would be selling the Salvadoran blades I was overjoyed. I finally ordered one around new years, an 18" Pata de Cuche with the special grade.



I have never received a machete with an edge in such great condition. It is the perfect edge for a light and thin machete. 42 is a wizard with an abrasive belt.



As a kid I fashioned crappy sheaths out of old lengths of canvas. Thankfully I've grown up and invested in a proper pvc scabbard from my local surplus store. Really ties the ensemble together.



I hadn't had any occasion to use my new blade until today. Central Texas was blessed with a bunch of ice and our Live Oaks are really suffering. Overladen branches and beams are snapping off everywhere. I'm sad for the trees, but glad to get some use out of the Pata. This one dropped 10 minutes after I moved my Jeep. I cut up a few others to relieve some other overloaded branches.



I thought the Pata was a bit too thin and flexible to be effective on hardwoods, but it sailed through branches up to 2" with one swing. Thicker boughs took a few more whacks, but it cut deeply with each swing. It was really a pleasure to wield.



All told, I am positively tickled with my new machete as modified by one of BF's best supporting dealers. I eagerly look forward to my next purchase from FortyTwoBlades and urge everyone to check out his site when in need of a cutting tool perfectly tuned for use.

 

[woodysone]

He has a lot of no nonsense tools that hold up well

https://imgur.com/a/pKLqDWi

. Glad I picked up two pairs as my wife laid claim to this one

 

[Hurrul]

I like Baryonyx sharpening stones, too.

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

I thought FortyTwoBlades deserves some positive feedback after a recent purchase.

I have a real affinity for Imacasa machetes. I got a couple when I was a kid that have significant sentimental value to this day. So when 42 announced he would be selling the Salvadoran blades I was overjoyed. I finally ordered one around new years, an 18" Pata de Cuche with the special grade.

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I have never received a machete with an edge in such great condition. It is the perfect edge for a light and thin machete. 42 is a wizard with an abrasive belt.

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As a kid I fashioned crappy sheaths out of old lengths of canvas. Thankfully I've grown up and invested in a proper pvc scabbard from my local surplus store. Really ties the ensemble together.

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I hadn't had any occasion to use my new blade until today. Central Texas was blessed with a bunch of ice and our Live Oaks are really suffering. Overladen branches and beams are snapping off everywhere. I'm sad for the trees, but glad to get some use out of the Pata. This one dropped 10 minutes after I moved my Jeep. I cut up a few others to relieve some other overloaded branches.

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I thought the Pata was a bit too thin and flexible to be effective on hardwoods, but it sailed through branches up to 2" with one swing. Thicker boughs took a few more whacks, but it cut deeply with each swing. It was really a pleasure to wield.

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All told, I am positively tickled with my new machete as modified by one of BF's best supporting dealers. I eagerly look forward to my next purchase from FortyTwoBlades and urge everyone to check out his site when in need of a cutting tool perfectly tuned for use.

I've had only good experiences with FortyTwoBlades

He has a lot of no nonsense tools that hold up well

https://imgur.com/a/pKLqDWi

. Glad I picked up two pairs as my wife laid claim to this one

i love my pair. beefy and capable!

I like Baryonyx sharpening stones, too.

I have a pocket stone within reach nearly always.

American Mutt and Chimera are awesome for setting a bevel.

 

[oldmanwilly]

I like Baryonyx sharpening stones, too.

I concur. I'm very happy with my manticore, bull thistle, and arctic fox scythe stones. So far the arctic fox is my favorite.

He has a lot of no nonsense tools that hold up well

https://imgur.com/a/pKLqDWi

. Glad I picked up two pairs as my wife laid claim to this one

I've been eyeing a pair of those for a while. Doesn't look like yours have developed much of a patina, do you resist cutting wet materials with them?

 

[woodysone]

I concur. I'm very happy with my manticore, bull thistle, and arctic fox scythe stones. So far the arctic fox is my favorite.


I've been eyeing a pair of those for a while. Doesn't look like yours have developed much of a patina, do you resist cutting wet materials with them?

My pair out in the shop get used in the garden, I try to wipe off but those are the ones that have patina, carrot tops juice and tomato sapling sauce. Wife’s pair, in the kitchen drawer, gets used for wrapping paper duty.

 

[Hurrul]

I've had only good experiences with FortyTwoBlades

i love my pair. beefy and capable!

I have a pocket stone within reach nearly always.

American Mutt and Chimera are awesome for setting a bevel.

I concur. I'm very happy with my manticore, bull thistle, and arctic fox scythe stones. So far the arctic fox is my favorite.


I've been eyeing a pair of those for a while. Doesn't look like yours have developed much of a patina, do you resist cutting wet materials with them?

I've used the Mutt the most, mostly on simple stainless or simple tool steels, and it works fast on resetting edge bevels, but the stone does not wear fast even when leaning into it. A durable and useful tool for sure.

I've got a Manticore benchstone, but I have found the Mutt to be more then coarse enough for my needs.

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

yup meant Manticore not Chimera. sorry

 

[wroughndt]

He is excellent to deal with and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to machetes. You can get a machete for a few bucks cheaper online… but they won’t cut anything like the ones he fixes up.

 

[Wild Willie]

Baryonyx is one of my favorite dealers too. I've nothing but good things to say.

 

[scdub]

I’m a big fan of Baryonyx and have bought many items from his site.

It’s neat that he’s been able to have his own designs produced too - the Kingfisher Machete is awesome - I have three.

 

[studio]

+1 here for FortyTwoBlades and Baryonx.

The Manticore stone cuts like the dickens. Been wondering about the American Mutt Puck for getting and keeping an edge on a Tramontina...