Chopper compilation thread!

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SilentJohn said:
I got a question where does a machete end and sword begin
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Swords and machetes are different beasts differentiated by a combination of factors--the primary one being intended purpose. In some cases the differences can be a little blurry (cutachas, for instance, or Cold Steel's sword/machete hybrids) but secondary or tertiary features usually make the distinction more clear.
 
Busse Team Gemini Light Brigade and Fiskars X7 chopped some nasty 2" weed trunks. Both suffered some rolling, but the Busse held up better.
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JayGoliath said:
What is the model on the top?
How do you like the Big Chris Bolo/Barong?
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The one on top is a custom by Chris Cody in 3V that I designed. I had something in mind similar to the Big Chris Bolo - a serious, but nimble chopper, which is why I designed the handle so that it would be a pointer. But it came out a lot heftier - thicker steel stock and ground lower than I was expecting - so its definitely a heavy chopper. The profile of the edge is actually very similar to a GB axe.

I like the Bolo just fine - its pretty much the perfect compromise for a chopper that's practical for field carry. The advantages of a large machete, whilst being relatively compact, robust enough to have a durable edge, and baton-able. The interesting question will be how it compares to the 1311, which is a very similar concept (and weight). As I've posted elsewhere, I think the Bolo will have a slight edge in penetration (at least with the factory 1311 edge) and offers better balance for light, controlled chops (like opening a coconut), but the 1311 will be have a slight edge in batoning due to the slightly thicker spine.
 
sqchram said:
Busse Team Gemini Light Brigade and Fiskars X7 chopped some nasty 2" weed trunks. Both suffered some rolling, but the Busse held up better.
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Is the edge damage from hitting the trunks or hitting the dirt?
 
Brummie said:
Is the edge damage from hitting the trunks or hitting the dirt?
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Oh, I dunno, I hit a lotta stuff and was three sheets, up close it looks like it probably came upon packed dirt or gravel embedded into a stem/root im sure I put it in the dirt some too. You can see there is muddy/sappy residue on both edges of the hatchet and knife - they weren't particularly clean cutting specimens. Pretty sore muscles today. The fiskars would chip too, busse wouldn't.
 
I just picked up the new for 2013 Aranyik E-nep size -1 and I wanted to share.

The e-nep is also know as the Thai kukri and is a great chopper. I compaired it to a couple of well known KLOs as it is just too thin when compaired to a quality kukri like a Himalayan Imports AK. The biggest plus is they are only $45 (no sheath) so you wont care about banging it around.

Also, this knife is ugly, dang ugly, but the heat treat is great. I chopped through some 5 year old, rock hard, eucalyptus and the edge showed no chipping or rolling.

Length 18.5 inches
Weight 28.5 oz
Blade thickness 5/32

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Man...I'm a chopaholic so I'll show off a few too.

I posted this pic over at the Yard,but it fits here also eh.

L-R..Koyote Chopper/Cleaver,SYKCO 1311,Marbles Scout Machete & a KFU Camp Knife.(along with a War Dog & JK Tool)
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Village Blacksmith Cleaver I just modded & rehandled.
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JK Hudson Bay XL.
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Andrew Takach Chopper.
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