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I know, an oxymoron if I ever heard one. Kind of like, jumbo shrimp!
I have seen many people trying their best to recreate the authentic trio yielded by George Sears, often costing a lot of time and money. Heck, Ive even done this myself trying to recreate Kepharts tools.
The bottom line is this: They used the best materials at their disposal during that time to comprise tools that were purpose driven.
Absent was the thought of a one-tool-do-all mentality. They kept it light, efficient, and practical. Without internet and overseas shipping their choices were limited.
These days, technology is upon us. We have great slip joint folders from Switzerland, machetes from Brazil, Columbia, and El Salvador. We got axes from Sweden, Finland, and the USA. Bush knives from Europe, and USA, all sporting not only traditional wood, but synthetics ranging from micarta, zytel, plastics, and G10.
Dont forget the many different types of tools, machinery, and heat treats now available that werent back in the day.
So, without trying to be a traditional snob, post your real-world trios!
Tomahawk made in Taiwan, SAK made in Switzerland, and ML Kephart made in the USA.
Hawk, Old Hickory, SAK
In the jungle, this has often been my set-up due to the fact that I wont loose my tools, and they work.
ESEE-3, Tramontina 18 machete, and Vic OHT
Brazil, Switzerland, Sweden
Malaysia, USA, Taiwan
USA, Switzerland
Finland, Switzerland, Sweden
I have seen many people trying their best to recreate the authentic trio yielded by George Sears, often costing a lot of time and money. Heck, Ive even done this myself trying to recreate Kepharts tools.
The bottom line is this: They used the best materials at their disposal during that time to comprise tools that were purpose driven.
Absent was the thought of a one-tool-do-all mentality. They kept it light, efficient, and practical. Without internet and overseas shipping their choices were limited.
These days, technology is upon us. We have great slip joint folders from Switzerland, machetes from Brazil, Columbia, and El Salvador. We got axes from Sweden, Finland, and the USA. Bush knives from Europe, and USA, all sporting not only traditional wood, but synthetics ranging from micarta, zytel, plastics, and G10.
Dont forget the many different types of tools, machinery, and heat treats now available that werent back in the day.
So, without trying to be a traditional snob, post your real-world trios!
Tomahawk made in Taiwan, SAK made in Switzerland, and ML Kephart made in the USA.
Hawk, Old Hickory, SAK
In the jungle, this has often been my set-up due to the fact that I wont loose my tools, and they work.
ESEE-3, Tramontina 18 machete, and Vic OHT
Brazil, Switzerland, Sweden
Malaysia, USA, Taiwan
USA, Switzerland
Finland, Switzerland, Sweden
