Large Blade for Bug out bag

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thinking about either getting a machete or a tomahawk or a axe (or other suggestion)
for my Bug out bag.Thanks:D
 
Square_peg said:
Do you have any other blades already in your kit? It makes a big difference.
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This is a big factor, one of many, do you have a fixed blade at all? Weight, length, purpose, and area of operation are some of the other considerations. Does it need to fit in your pack?
If you're in a jungle, maybe you need a long thin machete, where a northern hardwood forest would require lots of wood prep, then an axe is king.

Also, is this a weapon or just a tool? If it's a weapon, a tomahawk with a quick draw sheath that can also be worn on you is a great choice.(after gun goes "click")
 
foxx said:
This is a big factor, one of many, do you have a fixed blade at all? Weight, length, purpose, and area of operation are some of the other considerations. Does it need to fit in your pack?
If you're in a jungle, maybe you need a long thin machete, where a northern hardwood forest would require lots of wood prep, then an axe is king.

Also, is this a weapon or just a tool? If it's a weapon, a tomahawk with a quick draw sheath that can also be worn on you is a great choice.(after gun goes "click")
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Budget too. Not sure if you're looking at a 6 dollar Tram. machete or a 700 dollar Winkler hawk.
 
foxx said:
This is a big factor, one of many, do you have a fixed blade at all? Weight, length, purpose, and area of operation are some of the other considerations. Does it need to fit in your pack?
If you're in a jungle, maybe you need a long thin machete, where a northern hardwood forest would require lots of wood prep, then an axe is king.

Also, is this a weapon or just a tool? If it's a weapon, a tomahawk with a quick draw sheath that can also be worn on you is a great choice.(after gun goes "click")
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this will be a weapon because I can't have a gun yet.
and I live in a temperate region not jungle.I think the machete would have more utility
and I will have a sog seal pup elite 6 inch blade
 
not sure about $40 but this one I would take :)
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If you want something which is a good middle ground between a machete and a tomahawk, and works good enough as both a weapon and a replacement for a small hatchet, take a look at the Condor Kukri Machete. I got one a couple of weeks ago, and I'm more than pleased by its performance. For a kukri-machete hybrid it chops really well and has replaced my small hatchet for firewood prep. As for weapons use, it behaves almost like a short sword (at 13 inch very short, indeed). In a fight I'd use it left-handed, while using my CS Norse Hawk in my right hand. Feels very comfortable to use this way.

Just my 0.02c...

InSilvam
 
You can get an Ontario Machete, either 12" or 18", plus a sheath, and even Baryonyx Knive's upgraded convex edge. The heavy duty machetes from Ontario are 1/8" thick, and can take a serious beating. They can chop wood, baton, and do machete chores. The 18" is a little bit heavy for doing lots of light work, you have to stop that swing every time. OTOH, that mass helps to chop wood, if that's the chore.
http://www.baryonyxknife.com/18cumawgr.html
http://www.baryonyxknife.com/12cumawgr.html

These are a great value, and a great starting point for a more "tuned" machete. Bark River, TOPS Knives, and Andy Roy of Fiddleback Forge have all done a modified Ontario machete. Many others have added wood or micarta handle scales to theirs, I put some Hickory on my 12" Cutlass machete.
 
foxx said:
You can get an Ontario Machete, either 12" or 18", plus a sheath, and even Baryonyx Knive's upgraded convex edge. The heavy duty machetes from Ontario are 1/8" thick, and can take a serious beating. They can chop wood, baton, and do machete chores. The 18" is a little bit heavy for doing lots of light work, you have to stop that swing every time. OTOH, that mass helps to chop wood, if that's the chore.
http://www.baryonyxknife.com/18cumawgr.html
http://www.baryonyxknife.com/12cumawgr.html

These are a great value, and a great starting point for a more "tuned" machete. Bark River, TOPS Knives, and Andy Roy of Fiddleback Forge have all done a modified Ontario machete. Many others have added wood or micarta handle scales to theirs, I put some Hickory on my 12" Cutlass machete.
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The Fiddleback's are Imacasa and not Ontario.

I would second the 12" from Baryonyx. I've gotten a couple of "special grades" from him and he does good work. Basically he fixes the edge, squares a part of the spine, and trues up the scales to the tang.
 
I got the 28" Imacasa from Baryonyx for Christmas. Things have gotten crazy and I haven't gotten to take it out yet.
The machete is as long as my arm, you need a LOT of room to handle it.

That being said, Baryonyx does a very good job convexing the edge, even 28" of edge.

I'm a big +1 for the 12" Ontario Cutlass with Baryonyx's $7 option to do the edge for you. Ontario is a classic, however you could spend a lot of time and money getting the edge to where you want it. Especially if this is your first machete and you don't own a belt sander yet.

As a matter of fact there is a serial rapist not to far from where my sister lives in Dallas. Looks like he has left the area or stopped for the time being after the 3rd victim clawed his face and neck and almost bit a finger off. My sister, along with her 40# Pitbull Sharpie mix that hates men, this is what I recommended to her with a bottle of pepper spray as she is uncomfortable with firearms.

If it wasn't for my plethora of knives I'd be tempted to get one too.
Lightweight, comes with sheath, $7 for sharpening, 1095 steel, American made... hmm... I have an anniversary coming up.
 
It's out of the price range you mentioned, but if you're willing to save up a couple hundred bucks, you should look at the Bark River Grasso Bolo. It comes in three different sizes, and it makes a good weapon, chopper, even substitute for an axe in the larger sizes.
 
Thanks:D will be getting a military ontario machete and maybe later on I will upgrade to a cold steel ghurka kukri
 
My hiking bag is my bug-out bag since it's tested every weekend for different trails.I strap my Big Chris Barong for do-it-all job and a Mora inside the waterproof bag together with the First Aid kits and misc.
Depending on your terrain and pack accordingly.
Key word is LIGHT- when you are tired and lost you just slack and look for quickest way to eat,drink and rest.
 
Shotgun said:
The Fiddleback's are Imacasa and not Ontario.

I would second the 12" from Baryonyx. I've gotten a couple of "special grades" from him and he does good work. Basically he fixes the edge, squares a part of the spine, and trues up the scales to the tang.
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I know, I have a 14". BUT, Andy did a modified Ontario at least once, pics are on his website, or used to be.
 
foxx said:
I know, I have a 14". BUT, Andy did a modified Ontario at least once, pics are on his website, or used to be.
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Ah...I thought you were talking about his production machetes. Doesn't surprise me he did an Ontario. I remember him starting out modifying Old Hickory's.
 
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