Machete Batch From Last Week

[Fiddleback]

Here are a few WIP pictures of the machete batch last week if y'all are interested.

Just cut up the micarta.

Blades cleaned. They come all gooped with oil.

 

[chainring]

It's beautiful.

 

[squishware]

Come to papa.

 

[IZULA]

Tools ( Drools )

 

[ceiw]

Hey I'm honored...my 12" is in the picture:thumbup:

 

[RussMo]

Hey I'm honored...my 12" is in the picture:thumbup:

Hey Mark, yea I saw that to!!!:thumbup: Looking forward to getting my 18"

 

[Mistwalker]

Man, I need to come down and check out the machete factory

 

[jdj_livefreeordie]

Those look amazing.

Specs? (besides what's on your website?). 1075 carbon steel? blade thickness and weight? Are the micarta scales removable? I think it'd be great to get one and buy a "backup" ready to go blade blank to replace it when you wear the first one out.

 

[caine]

Man, I need to come down and check out the machete factory

Let me know Ill come up and check it out with u

 

[Mistwalker]

Let me know Ill come up and check it out with u

Sounds good to me. Maybe next Monday if not then I am not sure when I can make it.

 

[Liveitloud]

A quick question. If one wanted to put a polish on the micarta what would be the easiest way/method?

 

[squishware]

You could mineral oil it. it would make it shiny (and slippery) but it will wear off.

 

[Fiddleback]

Those look amazing.

Specs? (besides what's on your website?). 1075 carbon steel? blade thickness and weight? Are the micarta scales removable? I think it'd be great to get one and buy a "backup" ready to go blade blank to replace it when you wear the first one out.

1075 steel. The 12"er is 3mm steel tapered from butt to tip, the rest are 2.2mm steel again tapered from butt to tip. The scales are not removable. Neato idea, but these are made in El Salvador, and the holes aren't computer made, so there is variation. It wouldn't work. Plus, the scales are made by me sculpted individually by hand with files. So you can't get another set anywhere. Good questions!

Man, I need to come down and check out the machete factory

Let me know Ill come up and check it out with u

Sounds good to me. Maybe next Monday if not then I am not sure when I can make it.

Do it. Y'all can both come next Monday. No problemo! BTW Mist, its time to start your knife!

A quick question. If one wanted to put a polish on the micarta what would be the easiest way/method?

The easiest way would be to start at 80 grit sandpaper and go up to 400 or so. BUT!!! The grippiness of the handle will go down every time you get smoother.

 

[Liveitloud]

Thanks Andy. Since this will be a worker I may forgo the thought of taking away the grip.