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Who would USE an INFI Machete???
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I thought we resolved that it should be a Scrapyard project S77 with ResC handle.
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I had no idea.
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I know that the Bushwacker is a bit thicker then a Machete but it's about as close as we are going to get I think. A lot of people thought it really lacked the weight to be a good chopper.
Machete are usually pretty cheap and people throw them away so I don't think they will happen in INFI. Like disposable shaving razors, some things are just better cheap and throw away and thus will probably not be made in INFI.
Machete are usually pretty cheap and people throw them away so I don't think they will happen in INFI. Like disposable shaving razors, some things are just better cheap and throw away and thus will probably not be made in INFI.
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I would love a Busse Machete.
I end up using my inexpensive Condor Bolo Machete more than I use any of my Busse knives because I need a brush-clearing and vine-hacking tool. It makes me sad that I have to use the cheaper knife because I don't have the right Busse tool in my toolbox... a thin Infi machete.
I end up using my inexpensive Condor Bolo Machete more than I use any of my Busse knives because I need a brush-clearing and vine-hacking tool. It makes me sad that I have to use the cheaper knife because I don't have the right Busse tool in my toolbox... a thin Infi machete.
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I would jump all over a B-18 or a Scrap Yard 18" "Bull Mastiff", if thad name hasn't been used.
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Oh boy oh boy would that be cool.
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0.18" !?! Too thick! :thumbdn:
+1. Glad to hear that folks are listening. A Scrapper version would be the better value.
:thumbup: If it's not thin, then it's NOT a machete.
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Hey Will, I think that is what I am wondering though. I know I would use it but I am not sure I would abuse it like I do my Ontario. I would definitely buy one.
Guy - I understand the logic behind the value of the scrapyard, but honestly the same could be said for the ontario to the scrapyard project. So where does it stop?
I will say this, I would put MY ontario up against whatever. Maybe I got lucky, or maybe its the edge I have on it...I'm not sure. I don't think I would buy a scrapyard project, though I would buy a Busse Machete. Considering my machete has held up to EVERYTHING, holds an incredible edge and is the design I love, I would only be buying a Busse machete because I like Busse. I like INFI from my experience with it. I like the thickness of the Ontario's whatever they are after I have ground some thickness off of both of my users.
I don't know, I just brought up the question to see if I am crazy for not seeing myself treating a Busse Machete as I would an Ontario. I would baby it kind of like I do with my Ontario that I put a few days worth of work into. Keep it clean, and stored in a safe spot. As opposed to my old Ontario that I either forget I left it in the field or tossed in a bucket full of baseball bats.
Just my thoughts.
Guy - I understand the logic behind the value of the scrapyard, but honestly the same could be said for the ontario to the scrapyard project. So where does it stop?
I will say this, I would put MY ontario up against whatever. Maybe I got lucky, or maybe its the edge I have on it...I'm not sure. I don't think I would buy a scrapyard project, though I would buy a Busse Machete. Considering my machete has held up to EVERYTHING, holds an incredible edge and is the design I love, I would only be buying a Busse machete because I like Busse. I like INFI from my experience with it. I like the thickness of the Ontario's whatever they are after I have ground some thickness off of both of my users.
I don't know, I just brought up the question to see if I am crazy for not seeing myself treating a Busse Machete as I would an Ontario. I would baby it kind of like I do with my Ontario that I put a few days worth of work into. Keep it clean, and stored in a safe spot. As opposed to my old Ontario that I either forget I left it in the field or tossed in a bucket full of baseball bats.
Just my thoughts.
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I use the Ontario that I put a lot of work into but it was my first real project and I love to use it but I hate to beat it up.
I was clearing trees about 8-10" in diameter that had grown all along the barn. I was using an old Stihl chainsaw because they were right up against the concrete barn. The chain was so dull it stopped cutting. So with about 20 trees left I got out my modded Ontario and I was taking them down in under ten chops.
Then, as I was massacring these trees with the most ridiculous speed and efficiency I hit the concrete HARD FULL SWING right before the tree, and SPARKS flew along with a gash out of the concrete.
I don't have a macro lens, just P&S and its almost dark but I think cropped WAY in you can see what I am trying to reference.
Here is what it did to my edge at the tip (the fibers are from wiping oil off for the pic):
Expect that out of a thinned out 20 dollar Ontario??
Here is an idea of the thickness
Here is my issue:
I fitted and finished these scales PERFECTLY flush. That is rust from being stored. The rust was enough to create a gap...
Maybe I should have used epoxy between the scales??? Not sure but its 1095 carbon steel and I can tell from grinding the handle area is MUCH softer then the blade.
I would love an INFI machete because I could use it, but take care of it. I just don't know if I would abuse it like the BEATER ontario I have pictured on the first page. That ontario has been through about 15 years of abuse, so many regrinds...
I was clearing trees about 8-10" in diameter that had grown all along the barn. I was using an old Stihl chainsaw because they were right up against the concrete barn. The chain was so dull it stopped cutting. So with about 20 trees left I got out my modded Ontario and I was taking them down in under ten chops.
Then, as I was massacring these trees with the most ridiculous speed and efficiency I hit the concrete HARD FULL SWING right before the tree, and SPARKS flew along with a gash out of the concrete.
I don't have a macro lens, just P&S and its almost dark but I think cropped WAY in you can see what I am trying to reference.
Here is what it did to my edge at the tip (the fibers are from wiping oil off for the pic):
Expect that out of a thinned out 20 dollar Ontario??
Here is an idea of the thickness
Here is my issue:
I fitted and finished these scales PERFECTLY flush. That is rust from being stored. The rust was enough to create a gap...
Maybe I should have used epoxy between the scales??? Not sure but its 1095 carbon steel and I can tell from grinding the handle area is MUCH softer then the blade.
I would love an INFI machete because I could use it, but take care of it. I just don't know if I would abuse it like the BEATER ontario I have pictured on the first page. That ontario has been through about 15 years of abuse, so many regrinds...