Need advice on a new machete

:thumbup:Really cool machete thread!

thanks for all the info guys.

It reminded me how just before 2000 when i needed to sell off my original collection of knives (pay off school debt, don't feel too bad for me, I'm fulltime collecting again), I wanted to at least keep a big easy knife around.
I went to the local surplus and saw a typical bin filled with Machetes. Under 10 bucks w/o sheath (but should of got one).
Grabbed one, made a cheap cardboard/duct tape sheath and put it under the bed and never really "needed it".
This thread reminded me of it, so I went to check it out.
ONTARIO made in U.S.A. pretty sweet! But only 12 1/2" though, and 10" edge. Still easier in a home defense emergency than a small 4" bladed tactical folder!;)

All I want know is a sweet kydex sheath with a military sling like a few posts up. Will probably cost 4x more than the machete:rolleyes:
 
willseeyalater said:
For $7 it is priced right for some modification. I may cut some of that length down. Thanks
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Indeed it is! I'd take it down to 18" and it ought to be fine. 22" is just too long for its stock configuration, which is a shame since I love longer machetes. Like I said, though, it's decent steel at least so it'll get the job done! I hand polished one of the two I got to a bright mirror. It sees occasional use on targets where rocks are prevalent. The other rides in my lady's trunk. :):thumbup:

Nostimos said:
All I want know is a sweet kydex sheath with a military sling like a few posts up. Will probably cost 4x more than the machete:rolleyes:
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Don't think of the expense relative to the cost of the machete. Think of the extra utility the money buys you. If the extra utility is worth the money, the sheath is worth the money regardless of the cost of the item its for. ;)
 
I have an Imacasa 14inch colin style machete with a propylene (?) plastic handle. I sharpened up the blade and sanded the handle smoother to reduce hand hot-spots. Then I proceeded to beat the holy crap out of some old cherrywood from a tree I cut down a couple of years ago. The wood is dry and hard, and after a half an hour of chopping forearm size limbs I inspected the blade and there was not one nick or chip anywhere. I would and will buy Imacasa again and absolutely think their heat-treats are top notch.
 
Yup! Imacasa and their associated production lines are top notch stuff. :):thumbup:
 
I'm currently using a Moore Maker machete. 18 inches. 1095 steel. I really like it. Micarta scales would make it even better. I don't know who makes them for Moore Maker. Anybody know?
 
I carry the regular ones in my shop so I'm pretty familiar with them. Other than the color of the plastic and the text of the stamping it looks exactly the same as the standard model. :)
 
go with ESEE. I just got a junglas in the mail, couldn't be more pleased with the purchase. also; dat warranty :cool:
 
The ESEE Lite Machete perhaps, but I wouldn't suggest the Junglas for serious machete use. It's a chopping knife--not a true machete.
 
I really love my Ontario Milspec. I use it to mulch my garden trimmings. Hey, I gotta find a reason to use it..... They are not hard to find for under $40, easy to sharpen and just the right heft. I am 6'4.5" at 250 lbs, but I have girly wrists, and it is fine for me.
 
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