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Show Your Machetes
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i carry an old czech machete it is awesome.seems to be what condor is modeling thiers after nowadays
the flat end is usefull as a shovel for light digging.i keep mine fairly sharp(not razor sharp) excelent for the pacific northwest underbrush:thumbup:
the flat end is usefull as a shovel for light digging.i keep mine fairly sharp(not razor sharp) excelent for the pacific northwest underbrush:thumbup:
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i carry an old czech machete it is awesome.seems to be what condor is modeling thiers after nowadays
the flat end is usefull as a shovel for light digging.i keep mine fairly sharp(not razor sharp) excelent for the pacific northwest underbrush:thumbup:
Nice example! The tapanga pattern is well known throughout Africa. It's an excellent heavy chopping style produced by a wide range of manufacturers. Condor just happens to be one of the latest to do so.
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the last machete i will ever need. i also have a nice brazilian one i keep in the back of my SUV.
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I live in the South East US and love my 12" Ontario. I currently use the "economy" model Ontario and have modified the way that Colhane on Youtube recommends and it works like a charm.
I made a kydex case or cover for it. I don't really call it a sheath because I don't carry it on my belt. I can and have carried it on my belt using a Tek-Lok and it works quite well but it is usually part of my pack.
When not actually in use it rides behind the back seat of my F150.
It is a handy little tool and if I was limited to one cutting tool in the wood it would have to get serious consideration.
Here are a pic:
I made a kydex case or cover for it. I don't really call it a sheath because I don't carry it on my belt. I can and have carried it on my belt using a Tek-Lok and it works quite well but it is usually part of my pack.
When not actually in use it rides behind the back seat of my F150.
It is a handy little tool and if I was limited to one cutting tool in the wood it would have to get serious consideration.
Here are a pic:
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That a BG Parang rehandle? Cool! :thumbup:
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12 inch Fiddleback with claro walnut
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The only machetes I own atm. From top to bottom:
Martindale Bolo Cleaver machete. Put a vinegar and mustard patina on it
Ontario 18" Military machete with mustard patina
Cheapo Wal-Mart machete. Recently found this one in the garage. Thought it was long gone. Handle was broke so I just used electrical tape. It's mainly just for decoration now.
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I haven't had the chance to give them a thorough thrashing or anything, but I can tell you they're quite the chopper for their short length, with a very versatile handle design and nice forward balance. The leather sheath is a fold-over pouch style, and swallows all but the top inch or two of the handle much like Scandinavian traditional sheath. The belt loop is integrated as one of those under-the-belt type loops to simplify the construction and keep it from costing an arm and a leg. The edge has a short hollow saber primary grind, and I thin and convex the V edge it comes with from the factory. All in all a very good tool and a great price point for a big piece of L6!
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Here's most of mine:
Marbles Jungle
Imacasa Daga
Tramontina Bolo
CS Bolo
Corn knife - origin unknown, has "Austria" stamped in the blade
I meant to do a review of the Imacasa Daga 14", but after doing some informal chop tests, the Tram Bolo is far superior and I won't be taking the Daga backpacking any time soon. I get the impression the Panga style is best for very dense softer vegetation, and has enough mass to be used as a chopper if needed. For anyone curious it has the exact same dimensions at the business end as the CS Panga but shorter by 2" and a distal taper. Has very good feel and balance overall, but the sweet spot is too far back to equal the hard chopping power of a bolo pattern IMHO and limited use, though I have the same impression of my CS Panga.
From a practical standpoint, the corn knife is the nicest to use on tough loose vines where speed is essential - very light and fast with a long handle. The CS Bolo comes in second, and I picked up the Tram to be a lighter version. The Daga I picked up because it looked too cool not to buy and I wanted to see if I could make a quick pull sheath for it.
Edit to add: I might gift it to a buddy and see if he'll carry the Daga out on my next trip. That's aneasy way to get a review without toting it myself...
Marbles Jungle
Imacasa Daga
Tramontina Bolo
CS Bolo
Corn knife - origin unknown, has "Austria" stamped in the blade
I meant to do a review of the Imacasa Daga 14", but after doing some informal chop tests, the Tram Bolo is far superior and I won't be taking the Daga backpacking any time soon. I get the impression the Panga style is best for very dense softer vegetation, and has enough mass to be used as a chopper if needed. For anyone curious it has the exact same dimensions at the business end as the CS Panga but shorter by 2" and a distal taper. Has very good feel and balance overall, but the sweet spot is too far back to equal the hard chopping power of a bolo pattern IMHO and limited use, though I have the same impression of my CS Panga.
From a practical standpoint, the corn knife is the nicest to use on tough loose vines where speed is essential - very light and fast with a long handle. The CS Bolo comes in second, and I picked up the Tram to be a lighter version. The Daga I picked up because it looked too cool not to buy and I wanted to see if I could make a quick pull sheath for it.
Edit to add: I might gift it to a buddy and see if he'll carry the Daga out on my next trip. That's aneasy way to get a review without toting it myself...
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