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This review will be expanded this evening when i have time to get my camera, but for now...
First Impressions:
Pulling it out the the box, my first thought was "this is a little smaller than I thought it would be" but that didn't last long.
The Machete: I immediately pulled it out of the sheath, and got a feel for it. While it's compact, it's VERY well built. The balance is fantastic. Much better than any other machete I've owned. The handle was a bit slim to me at first, and if you have huge hands, you might find it to be smaller than you'd like, but after a few initial swings, the handle just felt right. The blade came very sharp and the coating looks excellent. I like that they took the effort to add nice red liners, which really give it a look of being well above average quality
Handling Characteristics: As i mentioned, the balance is phenomenal. This is a thick machete, and while it feels like it would be quite at home slashing underbrush, it has the heft that you'd want in a weapon. It's quick, but a solid swing feels like it would have no trouble with midsized saplings and small trees.
Things that could improve on the Machete:
1:The lanyard elastic thingy is crap... a real lanyard, or just a good leather strip would be a big improvement.
that's it... i can't think of another criticism
The Sheath: This sheath is FANTASTIC. It is not the crappy floppy canvas nonsense that you generally expect to come with your machete. It has a flexible rigidity, and the machete drops right in with no effort. The retention isn't sufficient to hold the blade in upside down, but it would be fine for bending over, running and general jungle use. The pockets are big enough for a substantial quantity of survival gear, and the clip straps make it possible to attach it to some packs with a little creativity. The only belt point is flush with the sheath opening which makes it ride quite high
Things that could improve on the sheath:
1: Additional retention straps for Molle attachment would be a plus, but i'm planning to sew them on myself.
2: A bit of a drop on the belt loop would make the machete sit a more comfortable level.
3: a couple of tube rivets in the bottom to allow a string to be used to secure the bottom of the sheath to a pack or leg would not be out of place
Other than that, i think it's perfect for the design of this machete.
Pics to come tonight. Usage impressions and pictures to come saturday
PICS!!
Finish
Handle
Comparison
With my Busse TGLB
With my TGLB, Condor Boomslang, and Kershaw JYD CP
with my Hanwei Tactical Wakizashi and custom kukri
With my Boomslang and Condor Parang
First Impressions:
Pulling it out the the box, my first thought was "this is a little smaller than I thought it would be" but that didn't last long.
The Machete: I immediately pulled it out of the sheath, and got a feel for it. While it's compact, it's VERY well built. The balance is fantastic. Much better than any other machete I've owned. The handle was a bit slim to me at first, and if you have huge hands, you might find it to be smaller than you'd like, but after a few initial swings, the handle just felt right. The blade came very sharp and the coating looks excellent. I like that they took the effort to add nice red liners, which really give it a look of being well above average quality
Handling Characteristics: As i mentioned, the balance is phenomenal. This is a thick machete, and while it feels like it would be quite at home slashing underbrush, it has the heft that you'd want in a weapon. It's quick, but a solid swing feels like it would have no trouble with midsized saplings and small trees.
Things that could improve on the Machete:
1:The lanyard elastic thingy is crap... a real lanyard, or just a good leather strip would be a big improvement.
that's it... i can't think of another criticism
The Sheath: This sheath is FANTASTIC. It is not the crappy floppy canvas nonsense that you generally expect to come with your machete. It has a flexible rigidity, and the machete drops right in with no effort. The retention isn't sufficient to hold the blade in upside down, but it would be fine for bending over, running and general jungle use. The pockets are big enough for a substantial quantity of survival gear, and the clip straps make it possible to attach it to some packs with a little creativity. The only belt point is flush with the sheath opening which makes it ride quite high
Things that could improve on the sheath:
1: Additional retention straps for Molle attachment would be a plus, but i'm planning to sew them on myself.
2: A bit of a drop on the belt loop would make the machete sit a more comfortable level.
3: a couple of tube rivets in the bottom to allow a string to be used to secure the bottom of the sheath to a pack or leg would not be out of place
Other than that, i think it's perfect for the design of this machete.
Pics to come tonight. Usage impressions and pictures to come saturday
PICS!!
Finish
Handle
Comparison
With my Busse TGLB
With my TGLB, Condor Boomslang, and Kershaw JYD CP
with my Hanwei Tactical Wakizashi and custom kukri
With my Boomslang and Condor Parang
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