Machete & Sheath

[Thadrick]

Next they'll be outlawing chain saws. Lol

[fredk]

33 minutes ago, ThisIsMyFirstRodeo said:

Is it illegal to carry a hatchet or ax? Curious minds want to know…

In the UK; illegal to carry openly without a good reason, concealed is generally alright, but it needs to be secured

[fredk]

Pardon my ignorant behavior; I've not commented on the leatherwork

Tis a nice bit of functional leather work. 

[chuck123wapati]

8 minutes ago, fredk said:

Pardon my ignorant behavior; I've not commented on the leatherwork

Tis a nice bit of functional leather work. 

lol thanks yes, it's a tool above all made for a purpose, keeping the blade clean and dry and keeping my body parts in order. On that note, and to those making outdoor gear that may read this. One coat of whatever you use for conditioning or waterproofing may not be enough. Give it a day or two to soak in well, then, if it has gotten stiff and dry again, give it some more. This thing was bone dry again this morning, so I gave it another coat.

[dikman]

I don't want this to seem political or racist but it's the truth and the only way to answer Chuck's question - immigration is out-of-control here and there are certain demographics that are the problem (primarily from Africa), the kids form gangs and their weapon of choice is the machete. There have been deaths and injuries as a result and attacks in shopping centres. The government answer is to ban machetes and swords and carrying a pocket knife without a valid reason is also an offense (has been for a while). Axes aren't banned - yet - give them time.

So, back to the post, a machete is actually a very useful tool in the garden, handier than an axe due to it's light weight and thin blade. I had to replace the handle on mine and it looks very much like Chuck's. That should serve you well for many years.

[Littlef]

That looks sharp chuck!!

[chuck123wapati]

13 hours ago, dikman said:

I don't want this to seem political or racist but it's the truth and the only way to answer Chuck's question - immigration is out-of-control here and there are certain demographics that are the problem (primarily from Africa), the kids form gangs and their weapon of choice is the machete. There have been deaths and injuries as a result and attacks in shopping centres. The government answer is to ban machetes and swords and carrying a pocket knife without a valid reason is also an offense (has been for a while). Axes aren't banned - yet - give them time.

So, back to the post, a machete is actually a very useful tool in the garden, handier than an axe due to it's light weight and thin blade. I had to replace the handle on mine and it looks very much like Chuck's. That should serve you well for many years.

They also don't glance off as easily as a hatchet or a small axe, and one of the main reasons I started carrying them instead. They are much safer around kids; for that reason, I have half a dozen hatchets or so, too

Yeah, it will outlast me by far, I'm sure. It's going to Elk camp in a couple of weeks for its break-in by the fire pit. I got a great temper on it. I quenched just the cutting edge and left the spine soft, so it should be a good, strong, springy blade. It sure took a nice edge; it's scary sharp.

 I understand that completely and agree, I'll just quote our Pres. on our immigration problem, then leave it at that. "Turns out all we needed was a new President." I pray you folks at some point can also do what we were able to pull off.

 

And yes, I taught my kids how to use sharp tools !! 

10 hours ago, Littlef said:

That looks sharp chuck!!

Thanks, man. 

[dikman]

With our current crop of "leaders" there's no chance we can emulate the US.

So, Japanese hardening but without the clay. Just had a thought, why didn't you make an antler handle? That would put it into another class.