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Official Blades I am taking to Peru

hey thanks for the pics and comments, they are neat to read.

about your computer overheating...have you considered using a cooling system for it? something like setting the CPU in a bucket of ice might help...

those are nice sheaths too, they look nice and minimalistic. very cool idea on those loops (the name escapes me now)...i like how they attach with the paracord.
 
I'M AWAKE!!!

Thanks, guys!

Per Bear's specifications, these are as light as they can be. I got a pretty thorough spec too and a vicarious education on the use and carry of machetes in the jungle. I am hoping that I was a good student. There are differences so Bear can critique, select, reject as the situation dictates so that we can evolve these into the right solution for safely stowing and transporting a machete. They both have clearance for the stuff that sticks to your blade and to allow easy presentation and return of the the same to its sheath. One has extra clearance with an "anti-rattle pinch point" near the front portion of the edge, and the other is a bit more "daring" in that it was made more trim at the possible expense of unincumbered deployment. Remember, I am doing this through Bear's experience, not my own so I was trying to imagine what would work. We shall find out. I have had a few ideas since sending these off and I envision at least a couple more prototypes are in the future, combining a few of my ideas and a lot more of Bear's ideas. The gaping drainage hole also serves to stiffen the tip of the sheath a bit and the copious use of rivets should keep the blade from being twisted out of the seam. Screws to hold the detachable belt loops were eliminated so no one would have to remember to carry a screwdrive in the jungle. I won't bore anyone further with details but there was a lot more to these than their minimalistic appearance shows. I have the "process" figured out and am working on a couple "tools" that will make it a quicker endeavor on the next pass.

I truly appreciate being able to be a little part of Bear's adventure in this way and I hope that these serve well. I am eager to hear the feedback on his return so we can put together the ultimate machete sheath.

Thanks, Bear.:thumbup:
 
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Breeden KAT
Overall-8-inches
Blade 01-4-inches
Handle-4-inches
Thickness-3/32-inch
Convex
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Fat Handles
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I am going to add some eylets to the corners so I can use it as an over the shoulder type of carry.
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For those that don't like glowing reviews, you won't want to read the one on this knife, it's sharp. For those that like to hear about sharp edges, get Bryan to convex your next Breeden.
 
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JK Hiker/Breeden Kat
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Breeden 3/32-inch JK 1/8-inch
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Two are for pictures, others for use and testing, one is for a gift too.
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Keep a wary eye on whatever you bring in-country. The Aduanas (Customs) in Peru had fun with some of my bags and lifted a few of my things. They and the baggage handlers have also been known to slice right into your bags and say that it was an "accident".
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This is why I invested in Pelican cases for travel. Go ahead...try to break it 'accidentally'
 
Those machete sheaths look great. I like the robust drain hole. For most of the year I can get away with leather but when it rains it pours. They look like they'll serve nicely. I'm looking forward to the photos. Mac
 
Might need to rig up a floatation device for them blades bro. All that steel might sink the boat!:D

Great pics man, some nice steel. Ill bet that breeden is a mean slicer!
 
Wow Bear thanks for the comments on the Kat knife and the sharpening.
I was talking to knife maker Richard Edwards a few weeks back and we were
chating on the phone I asked him if he liked the convexed edge He said only if it is done write. I told him that in the past I have bought knives this is before I even started to learn how to make knives from my freind Dave and I am still learning, But anyways some of the knives that came to me with what is some type of convexed edge just plain stunk. I new something was wrong but did not know what is was not until I started to mess around one day I was still messing around and not getting it down just write and Richard called and we started to chat about knives of course LOL and when Richard told me what he thought was a good way to do the convex edge with a flat grind
I went and did what he said and there night and day differnece. So Richard when you read this I have told you before on the phone but thanks again. So any ways
Thanks again bear for the comments on the Kat knife and the sharpness.

For those of you who have gotten a knife and sheath from me know that I use roughly 9 oz leather it is pretty thick Well I talked with a guy yesterday
who told me that he needs another sheath because he cut his beyond repair
I said what did you do he said he did not want to say well I said thank god you did not cut your leg or something. He said no Kidding.
So I have been practicing the sharpening like the way Richard said to do and that has made the difference for me anyways.
I will sharpen others knives and such but there are many others here on the forums that can do it to and from the talk here on the forums they do.:thumbup:

Thanks again Bear and chat with you all later,

Bryan
 
Oh Buy the way bear I made up (a Kat knife that is) one for me with the same specs but with a Orange handle of course LOL And you had the right idea for the handle and blade length and the thickness is just awesome for cutting.

Also I have been using my Pathfinder with the 6" blade and 5/32" thick blade and so far
I am really liking it and By the time you come back from your trip I just might have changed my mind on the perfect blade length and thickness for me that is. We will see.
Take care and chat with you later,

Bryan
 
Bryan good job on the blade. Since you like 6-inch knives check out Stephan Fowler's new Camp/Chopper it rocks. Spring Mountain.
 
i'm a little late at seeing this but you're welcome brian. i'm glad i could help you improve on your edges. putting a good edge on a knife isnt that hard to do if you talk to the right person and have the right equipment.
 
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