Looking for a real machete

rdd1228 · Apr 22, 2014

I recently lost my machete. It had a no frills 23-24 inch blade. Anyone out there knows where I can get another one like that? All the machetes now have 18 inch blades. Please help!

Hitman · Apr 22, 2014

Old Fashioned?
http://www.amazon.com/Ontario-6145-...2?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1398215936&sr=1-2

I've seen the Old Military issue 24" Machetes at Walmart. :dunno:

22doberman22 · Apr 22, 2014

ha, the classic Friday the 13th machete. Gotta love it

FishingFool · Apr 22, 2014

Age of the internet gives you specialty websites.

www.machetespecialists.com.

I used them before. Good service.

lucky_reaper · Apr 22, 2014

Mooremaker makes a nice on with scabbard 40ish

rdd1228 · Apr 22, 2014

Hitman said:
Camillus Titanium Bonded Carnivore Maxx 23" Sold @ Academy
http://www.amazon.com/Camillus-Titanium-Carnivore-Machete-Camouflage/dp/B00DXNXRA6

Like this?

Or the Old Fashioned?
http://www.amazon.com/Ontario-6145-...2?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1398215936&sr=1-2

I've seen the Old Military issue 24" Machetes at Walmart.

It was the old fashioned one. But I am going to Academy tomorrow. Thanks all you guys!

Hattrick 22 · Apr 22, 2014

Check out Ontario kukri it's shorter than what you looking for but man does the work load go down when all you need to do is bend your wrist to cut some thick stuff. I've had the traditional ones before and they worked well and they worked my arm just as well that it hurt to move the next day.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00519UT42?pc_redir=1398157173&robot_redir=1

Just look into them just can't say anything bad about a quality kukri and Ontario 1095 steel did right by these. They look very different and don't shun it for being different at first glance the thing is a work horse.

LaBelle · Apr 22, 2014

I thought I'd get one of those Camillus Carnivores, it felt good in my little hand, had a nice heft, multiple use blade. But..... it is not a full tang through the grip, only the front rivet hold it in a molded channel, and it has been known to snap just ahead of the rivet - no repairing that.

Check this out; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJyoGvEXPwA

It would be a good pattern for someone to make their own, though with a full tang!

Hitman · Apr 23, 2014

Holy Crap! I've never used one, was really just asking if that's something hes looking for.
I've SCRATCHED that part of my post

I've been very satisfied with the Gerber BEAR GRYLLS Parang.

Apparently there was a Recall at first launch(2 years ago?) But they're now Full Tang?

Regardless I use the crap out of mine and it works for me.

http://www.gerbergear.com/Survival/Gear/Survival-Series-Parang_31-002289

paddle007 · Apr 24, 2014

I really like the weight of the blade and the long two handed handle of the Cold Steel two handed machete. I ground a hook like the one on a cane blade on mine. I have been clearing raw property with a couple of Latinos and I have a hard time keeping it for my use.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/19...chete-carbon-steel-blade-polymer-handle-black

oleheat · Apr 24, 2014

Though it's not a "machete", I get a lot of use out of my cane knife, as well. Great for clearing bike trails, etc...

Bunk39 · Apr 24, 2014

+1 on the cane knife.

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CaptainMorgan · Apr 25, 2014

http://www.baryonyxknife.com/

Ive ordered a bunch of stuff from this guy. Its a family run deal, and hes a good guy and will put a hell of an edge on anything you buy from him for a few bucks extra. Ive bought a couple folders, and a tramontina machete all with a gorgeous convex edge he put on them.

Magdump · Apr 25, 2014

You're looking for dis guy...

Gus McCrae · Apr 26, 2014

Seriously, holds and edge, very tough, it's made in Brazil.... if there is anywhere I'd think that would be the place where goo machetes would be made, it would be Brazil. They are known for their steel production and have jungles to use machetes.

Tramontina is what you want.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_hi?ie=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Tramontina&node=228013

I have have a few and spent days making/recovering trails and after trying several machetes, my favorite by far is Tramontina.

Vermiform · Apr 26, 2014

Hattrick 22 said:
Check out Ontario kukri it's shorter than what you looking for but man does the work load go down when all you need to do is bend your wrist to cut some thick stuff. I've had the traditional ones before and they worked well and they worked my arm just as well that it hurt to move the next day.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00519UT42?pc_redir=1398157173&robot_redir=1

Just look into them just can't say anything bad about a quality kukri and Ontario 1095 steel did right by these. They look very different and don't shun it for being different at first glance the thing is a work horse.

+1 on the ontario kukri. Also check out the K-bar Kukri which I believe is made in the same factory with a little different blade profile.

meauxcg · Aug 25, 2014

I have found that almost any blade from south america is very nice.

madwabbit · Aug 25, 2014

Magdump said:
You're looking for dis guy...

lol. guy is a walking cutlery shop.

Win1917 · Sep 9, 2014

Another Tramotina fan, use them all the time at work and for hunting. The 14" has long been my favorite but have started to take a liking to the 12" for hunting since it fits in my pack perfectly.

Old School · Sep 9, 2014

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