[IShootBack]

Hey Guys,
I'm looking for a machate type long blade. I got a few cheapos, but they don't hold an edge whatsoever. Mostly used for bush whacking while hiking, fishing, clearing around a ground blind. What do you use for this? Thanks-

 

[carver]

Take a look at this one. I'm thinking about buying one myself. http://www.gerberknivesdirect.com/gator_machete_31-000758.html

 

[ozo]

This is my choice [for the rough work].
http://www2.fiskars.com/Gardening-a...d-Striking-Tools/Machete-22-inch#.UJ_ReYdZWyg
I also have a hand-held brush hook [Fiskars]
edit: --brush hook--
http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-7860-Brush-Axe/dp/B000F99IEU/ref=pd_sim_lg_4

A good Bowie for where I don't hit rocks
and dirt and stuff by mistake.

 

[GunnyGene]

Take a look at this. From what you said, this looks like what you need:

http://www.leevalley.com/US/garden/page.aspx?p=65248&cat=2,45794

 

[IShootBack]

Thanks for the replies.

The fiskars brush hook looks to be an ideal tool, other than the sheath.

 

[Country101]

I've always wanted a Kukri.

I know there are other places that make them, but this is one of the first I found:

http://www.kabar.com/knives/detail/11

 

[stede]

I second Gunny- that Woodsmans Pal is the tits. The only 'con' is that it's short- if you need reach, go for the longer machete types.

 

[GunnyGene]

I second Gunny- that Woodsmans Pal is the tits. The only 'con' is that it's short- if you need reach, go for the longer machete types.

Kinda depends on how thick the undergrowth is. Sometimes a longer blade just gets awkward. But I'd like to see them offer a Woodman's Pal with a 16/18" blade also. I've also got a old WWII Legitimus (1945) w/ 18" blade that I use around the farm a lot, but the grip on it sucks. Cramps my hand up and gets slippery after 10 or 15 minutes.

 

[IShootBack]

I second Gunny- that Woodsmans Pal is the tits. The only 'con' is that it's short- if you need reach, go for the longer machete types.

"tits"...LOL...I have not heard that term used for something beyond awesome in quite some time. I guess I stopped using it when I got married 23 years ago yesterday. I think it's going to make a comeback in my vocabulary now and then when awesome is not enough and no lady-folk are around.

 

[IShootBack]

I've always wanted a Kukri.

I know there are other places that make them, but this is one of the first I found:

http://www.kabar.com/knives/detail/11

I had not thought of a Kukri. We have a gun show coming up soon, I'll need to check out the dealers and see what's available that's a quality blade.

 

[Country101]

If you get one, let me know how it works out for ya.