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What file / machete?
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a mill bastard should do you fine.
i would suggest grabbing a couple- a large, course bastard to bring the bevels together (alot of machetes don't actually have edges when you get them), and a finer one to smooth out the scratches before going to a stone, or you can leave it at the fine file finish.
or you could get an harbor frieght 1x30 belt sander for the price of about 5 or 6 files...
i would suggest grabbing a couple- a large, course bastard to bring the bevels together (alot of machetes don't actually have edges when you get them), and a finer one to smooth out the scratches before going to a stone, or you can leave it at the fine file finish.
or you could get an harbor frieght 1x30 belt sander for the price of about 5 or 6 files...
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Just get a good fine file and, if you want to go further, I personally use a fine DMT diafold to put the final edge on it.
The are many files that will work, but there are files designated especially for machete sharpening. You can find them here:
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/nicholson_files/index.cfm
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/nicholson_files/index.cfm