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I was looking for a nice machete that is low in price but can cut though something, at max, 1 inch thick and is very durable. Any ideas?:confused:
 
I like the Ontario 12 inch machetes. Good 1095 steel, well made, handy size, and less than 20 bucks. I keep one under the truck seat, and another in my canoe/kayak bag.

Machetes are great tools to have around. Can take alot of punishment, out cut lots of big knives, and has a more low profile than some big military looking ninjadeathdealer. In fact I leave the sap stains on mine to give more credit to the "its a garden tool" story.
 
Neither came with the best edge. The Tram was cheap, around $6, but is pretty darn good. It would still be a value at $15. The Martindale was $25 but is more substantial, thicker near the base thinner near the tip. The Tram is thin from base to tip. For light work the Tram is fine. The Martindale would be better for heavier work. I've heard good things about Ontario but haven't used one myself. We have a few machete gurus, here, hopefully one of them will chime in.

Frank
 
Machetes are all good and well, but if i needed one, i would probably just buy a nice khukuri instead. they just feel soo good in your hand when your choppin stuff up.
 
Nose Nuggets said:
Machetes are all good and well, but if i needed one, i would probably just buy a nice khukuri instead. they just feel soo good in your hand when your choppin stuff up.
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The machete for the springy green stuff and once all that is clear the khuk (18.5"/ 28oz. wood handled WWII by Kumar) for the real branches. For camping the 15" AK (22oz, in horn by Sher) worked just fine, though.:D

Frank
 
i know its very mall ninja-ish but tell me wat u think of this one

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heres a site with spec

http://www.mwart.com/xq/ASP.product/pid.2199/qx/black-ninja-machete-with-nylon-sheath.htm
 
Interesting thing about these hardy cutters is that they have been incorporated into numerous armed services the world over. American, British commonwealth states and just about every jungle clad nation in the far reaches of the planet. And it comes as no surprise that it still has an important role to play in ensuring the survival and sometimes personal defence of its bearer.
Bolo's have been issued years ago in the US military
(http://photobucket.com/albums/v97/bayonetman/Bolos/)
And in the 3rd world, its common place to see the humble Machette being employed as a rallying symbol of political uprising.
But which of these agricultural tool works best?
Each has its inherent strength and weakness.
Square tip 'bolo' (http://www.gundersonmilitaria.com/knifebolousmcsquaretipcollins.jpg), rounded tip banana like SOG or Hospital Corps 'bolo' (http://www.thedogtag.com/K-049.htm), Malay inspired British pattern sheeps foot 'golok' (http://www.thedogtag.com/K-057.htm). In fact each has a distinct purpose of design. Understood only by those who work the fields of green.
BTW, Cliff Stamp did a pretty good review on the various Martindale models
(http://www.physics.mun.ca/~sstamp/knives/martindale_machetes.html)
Its amazing to note how such a humble agricultural tool originally meant for use in huge colonial plantations, has transformed from that of widescale suppression into that for personal liberty and survival.
 
I haven't used anything but a cheap discount store machete, but from what I have read and heard, the Ontario is supposed to be the sweetheart of the whackers (machete's that is)
 
Tramonti,Brazil.
Cheap and good. :thumbup:
After using and dulling the blade,took a while,reprofiled a little and sharpened.You can go either way,either chopping wood or weeds,it was fun experimenting.
Tramonti=Bang for the buck. :thumbup: :D
 
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