I crossed the Rubicon today. (DMC content)

[SharpBits]

I crossed a line I never expected to cross when I stumbled into the knife world some 20 odd years ago. I just ordered a Barax from DMC! Most expensive single blade I have ever purchased and I’m good with that. Why? Because I purchased from a good guy, making these by hand, and not some corporate entity making widgets to exploit a market. It’s a cool hybrid design, as most of you know, and entirely unique as far as I know.

Anyway, to those who have one, please post your praise and pictures if you can. It’s going to be a bit of a wait till I get mine.

Edited:fixed typo

 

[adluginb]

Pics or it didn’t happen….

JK congrats! I’ve got the Hudson Bay and Wharnanimous on order from DMC and excited to get both of them.

 

[Armithius]

Indeed, congrats! I have my first DMC on order as well - a wharnificent in magnacut. My excitement is palpable.

 

[David Mary]

to those who have one, [...] pictures if you can

Barax owners I can remember off the top of my head (I know I missed a bunch, please forgive me!):

woodysone - Python Barax (featured in the video below)
Bobthebrewer - Suretouch Barax
Notaflashyguybyanymeans - Blood Barax
Shintaro29 - Ghost Barax

And......

Behold!

 

[jbmonkey]

Barax owners I can remember off the top of my head (I know I missed a bunch, please forgive me!):

woodysone - Python Barax (featured in the video below)
Bobthebrewer - Suretouch Barax
Notaflashyguybyanymeans - Blood Barax
Shintaro29 - Ghost Barax

And......

Behold!

that was a woody plant massacre...they didn't even stand a chance........

 

[David Mary]

Just stood there and took it. Thought they were tougher than they were I guess.

 

[jbmonkey]

Just stood there and took it. Thought they were tougher than they were I guess.

if those tree plants had legs and a mouth they would have been running for their lives and screaming .....

 

[David Mary]

They would have followed me home, and recruited allies. I can't take them all on.

 

[DocJD]

Barax owners I can remember off the top of my head (I know I missed a bunch, please forgive me!):

woodysone - Python Barax (featured in the video below)
Bobthebrewer - Suretouch Barax
@Notaflashyguybyanymeans - Blood Barax
Shintaro29 - Ghost Barax

And......

Behold!

Love the knife ...but the creepy Blair Witch Project , style cinematography, certainly creates a weird spooky vibe !

 

[RokJok]

And......

Behold!

Lots of chips!!! But no dip?

I was impressed by the ringing sound from the blade when you were wailing on more solid target material.

 

[bikerector]

Does a wonderous job limbing

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Congrats on your new DM.
It might of been one of his early designs that drew me in too. I've got a good group myself, but not the Barax.... So I can't post.
My chopper is different .

I'm certain you will love Yours.

 

[oldmanwilly]

Love the knife ...but the creepy Blair Witch Project , style cinematography, certainly creates a weird spooky vibe !

I was gonna say... I don't recall that scene from the masterpiece.

As for OP, congrats on your incoming Barax but beware, DMC knives multiply rapidly.

 

[David Mary]

bikerector I feel bad I forgot yours! Bocote, Micarta, and orangey goodness. One of the longer handle versions as well. It's exciting for me to see you've been getting some use out of it!

 

[SharpBits]

Thanks everyone.

This will be my fourth DMC knife. They do rapidly multiply, don't they? I figured I had better jump before his books get filled and we have to wait years to get another.

 

[SharpBits]

Is it done yet, is it? IS IT?

Now that I got that out of my system, back to patiently waiting.

Yes, David was very clear when to expect it and I'm 100% on board with that.

 

[Bobthebrewer]

I love mine, it’s in 15n20 and is a very serious chopper. Doesn’t hurt that it’s also a really good looking blade as well. I am sure you will enjoy yours. Worth the wait.

 

[David Mary]

R Rockwelledge75 asked if the longer handle was for two handed use. Not on the current design. It is so that the blade has some rearward counterbalance for agility purposes. Reposting a clip from last year to demonstrate. First guy is Chris with his DMC one-off machete in 8670, second guy is me with my personal Barax in 1/8" 15N20. I am looking to make myself a new one in .187" AEB-L, after I make the ones for SharpBits and JonnyMac (princessboop11)

 

[David Mary]

Did some grass cutting with my Barax machete today, in between kettlebell sets. Just the spots the landlord didn't hit with the ride-on, so right up against the edges of the porch and my plywood/horse stall mat lifting platform. I actually hit the concrete that the porch pillars are set in a couple times. No damage, I wasn't swinging with all my might, but still. RC 61 15N20 for the win.

 

[jbmonkey]

Did some grass cutting with my Barax machete today, in between kettlebell sets. Just the spots the landlord didn't hit with the ride-on, so right up against the edges of the porch and my plywood/horse stall mat lifting platform. I actually hit the concrete that the porch pillars are set in a couple times. No damage, I wasn't swinging with all my might, but still. RC 61 15N20 for the win.

not as much fun, but weed eater...