Machete injury

FortyTwoBlades said:
Actual thickness has little effect regarding safety compared to edge angle. Thicker does usually mean a heavier tool, though, and that means it's harder to stop or control once a blow goes wild.
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Okay - more blade weight means harder to stop. Got it.

But, I was trying to figure out what you meant/what the benefit was of having a thin edge as you said in this sentence: "In almost all cases a glancing blow results from striking a target at an angle more shallow than that of the edge (i.e. trying to make a 15 degree approach to the target with a blade that's 20 degrees per side) and is just one of a multitude of reasons why I keep my tools about as thin in the edge as I can within reason."

Thanks again.
 
Oh gotcha--I meant thin as in the edge angle. Thin edges cut better all around, but also increase the range of potential angles of approach. :)

A thicker edge is more durable but more prone towards glancing blows and it doesn't cut as well due to having to displace more matter during the cut.
 
Sorry for your injury. Since your Junglass is now obviously cursed and destined to maim anyone who uses it in the future, I'll take it off your hands and trade you a lightly used, never harmed anyone, Ontario RTAK II...no doubt lifting the curse, and...providing you cover shipping both ways?
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
Oh gotcha--I meant thin as in the edge angle. Thin edges cut better all around, but also increase the range of potential angles of approach. :)

A thicker edge is more durable but more prone towards glancing blows and it doesn't cut as well due to having to displace more matter during the cut.
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Got it! Thanks much!
 
Sorry for the injury! It's a very good reminder to wear the right footwear. I cook barefoot all the time in the kitchen and one slip of the hand and I would be in the same boat.
 
wow, that's awful for you! all these tools where there is arcing motion can cause serious injury, I've seen nasty long cuts from sickles.

Heal quickly, and be safe
 
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