New one kinda - Marchete

Rick Marchand

Rick Marchand

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I made this Blade months ago as a side project and hadn't got around to sheathing it until recently. I guess I was waiting for inspiration. Anyway, the "Marchete".... thanks for looking.:thumbup:

Rick

Marchete
5160 forged
distal tapered, 3/16" at thickest.
17" cutting edge
2 1/8" at widest
26 3/4" O.A. Length
3/4 length tang
Hickory handle, hemp wrapped, epoxy soaked
Sheath is poplar/yew, hemp wrapped, leather mounted with belt/baldric carry option.

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Man thats nice. A 15" version would be handy as well!
 
scs.knives said:
WOW! that is awesome, love the sheath it looks like some Tai goo makes.
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Tai Goo is one of my favorite makers... I can't help but have a bit of his influence come across in my work. For you to say that, means alot to me.

Thanks
 
This is awesome.. What a fantastic looking package. I'm inspired to make myself a little bush sword now.
Great work. That sheath is very cool.
 
Rick Marchand said:
I made this Blade months ago as a side project and hadn't got around to sheathing it until recently. I guess I was waiting for inspiration. Anyway, the "Marchete".... thanks for looking.:thumbup:

Rick

Marchete
5160 forged
distal tapered, 3/16" at thickest.
17" cutting edge
2 1/8" at widest
26 3/4" O.A. Length
3/4 length tang
Hickory handle, hemp wrapped, epoxy soaked
Sheath is poplar/yew, hemp wrapped, leather mounted with belt/baldric carry option.
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:eek::eek::eek::eek:

Just beautiful! Love it!

Andy
 
moogoogaidan said:
That's scorching hot!! What does the tang look like in that handle? And how much? :D
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The tang in about 3/4 the length of the handle her are some wip pics..

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The tang extends approximately 1" past the last pin in this picture...
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You can view the old sale thread here.
 
Grew up in Texas with Cuban foster brother and worked on ranches with Mexican friends.

A good machete is a heck of a useful tool, and that one is BEAUTIFUL.

And - it looks tough enough to really use, too.

kc
 
Hey! Thats neato! I really like it. Bricks in the background too. I thoght y'all Canadians lived in mud huts.
 
OldPhysics said:
I thought that was a background sheet the photographer put up.:)
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He took the pictures next to the Tim Horton's down the path from his hut.:rolleyes:

Rick, that is one amazing blade.:thumbup:
 
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