Natty Mike

nutnfancyfan said:
moose- thanks for the info. im looking at getting one of his machetes for a kit im making, and im having trouble deciding what length. thinking either 12 or 16
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Not sure what you are looking for, really. The 12 is thicker stock than all of the other lengths, to quote Andy, the 12" blade can stand to be thicker, and not be to cumbersome. I went with the 12 after hearing that, mostly because I think that a 12" is perfect for most of what I do.

That said, I do have an Ontario Collins and a Tram 18" that I use too, but when trekking through dense foliage, or in a wooded enviornment, I plan on wearing 1 or 2 blades, usually a 4" belt knife and a machete. I just like the 12.

Split the difference, get a 14, or just shoot the wad, buy 3 and a spare of the size of your choice. Honestly, the 14 was my first choice, as soon as Mistwalker told me about the 12 and the thickness, I was sold.

RedbeAR15 said:
16 but I ain't Moose = He's much younger and better lookin'
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Am not. I've never seen you, but I have seen me, and it ain't pretty, LOL

Moose
 
i think im going to go with a 12.....then maybe a 16 at a leter date =). sadly i dont have any money as of now =( (just spent about 500 dollars on some new gym equipment)
 
moosez45 said:
Nope, machete's are by nature, made for cutting wet greenery. What they lack in mass, you can make up for in velocity, but a heavier object is going to chop better, look at the axe, lots of weight, small area of impact, made to dislodge dense material. Machete, light, thin, and flexible, whisks right through green vegetation. Doesn't mean the machete won't chop, but you asked which one chopped better, I assumed you meant similar media like I was chopping on, and the 9 will beat it, it is nearly 3 times as thick in the spin, and has a thinner grind profile.
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Depends on what pattern of machete. :D:thumbup:
 
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FortyTwoBlades said:
Depends on what pattern of machete. :D:thumbup:
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True, but by design and origin, machetes have been green vegitation cutters. Brazil, El Salvadore, Panama, Mexico, all spawned and make some great machetes.

Sweden, Noreway, Iceland, Canada, all spawned and make some great axes.

I like to think a machete can travel in many worlds, but you will find sacrifices made once you start getting into dense, seasoned hardwoods. Don't get me wrong folks, absolutely not downing a machete or the 12" FBF machete, but there are limitations in my book, YMMV.

Blades, nice avatar. For basic all around woods blade, the 12" FBF machete is PERCECT for where I live and play.

Moose
 
Nice pics bro, glad you finally got it. I knew you would like it. I get what you are saying about the chopping. The BK-9 like the Power Eagle I have are awesome for chopping through thicker hard wood limbs and logs, but the 12" machete still wins out for hikes most of the time. I think I must be getting lazy in my old age. I hardly notice the weight of machete on my belt, and I don't plan on working any harder than I need to in the woods these days. The 1/8 spine of the machete, great ergos, and awesome weight distribution are great for lighter vegetation yet still viable for 3 to 4 inches if needs be and I don't see much need to go beyond that here in this location. If the need does arise I'm sure I'll be able to work my way through it.

Oh, and the micarta will smooth up with use, mine has.
 
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