I just received my LT Wright Overland Machete two days ago. I had requested specific g10 scales with a liner to match my GNS. I am mostly pleased, but was surprised that the spine is left rough for most of the length. There is three and a quarter inch section near the handle that is 90 degrees, but the rest is what I would consider unfinished.
It is a machete, but none of my other machetes are like this and it cost nearly $200 dollars. The patina hides this condition of the blade until you run a finger along the spine or get really close. I have many LT Wright knives, this is the first one that I would rather show someone on a wall rather than put it in their hands. Today I was looking at the Fiddleback forge in a catalog, thinking "did I make a mistake". Aside from that one issue, it feels great, the balance point is right under the Pout House on the blade. The handle is large and the taper hopefully will keep it set in position when chopping. The edge comes right up to the handle so if pressed detail work is possible. The sheath exposes most of the spine, and has been advertised as a way to use the spine as a scraping tool safely (also a reason to be shocked by the rough spine). The Kydex fit holds the blade securely, but I would not want to use it without the shock cord. The only reason to get the expensive machetes is prestige, not function. My new one matches my gear, but I will be forced to finish the spine myself before I can carry it.
