@Rprecision Yes,. I've set up several like that in the last year or so and they do very well that way. I take the grind down to almost a scandi and then convex sharpen it. You can still damage a fine convex but they seem to hold up well.
guys i make most of my machetes with a full scandi grind on the full length of the blade and they seem to chop alot better to me the last parang i made was 3/16
thick 0-1 with a scandi grind and im very happy with how it chops
@Drummertist I think you will get better results with a convex edge. A scandi does not handle impacts as well. I think you will end up with edge damage.
what do you think about colombian machetes?? do you ever tried one?
hahahaha btw y from colombia and lots of people from other countrys in south america said that they are really good but i want to know what do you think beacuse i see that you know a lot about this great tool
Your videos make me want to run out and buy a tromontina, any thoughts on replacing an axe? I live in Canada, more specifically Manitoba, are machetes more suited to tropical areas as opposed to the Boreal forest? I'd love to justify picking one up lol
In summer when you don't have to create a large volume of firewood and have lots of green growing stuff it would be a help I'm sure. I use a 12 inch Ontario CT1 in Pennsylvania all the time in the summer. For cold weather, carry an axe.
You use machetes alot right? Why not buy yourself a machete that will last? BRKY golok is full tang and I'm sure would hold up to a beating longer than any tromatina. Also comes with sharp edge.
The high end goloks and machetes are fine blades and I don't fault anyone for buying one. However with machetes the 80/20 rule applies. You get 80% of the function with the first 20% of the cost. IMO the Tramontinas strike the 80/20 border just right. No matter what machete you use eventually you WILL bung it off a rock. There is not a machete made that can take a full power swing into stone with no damage. In Brazil you buy a good sheath and replace the blade as needed.
In specific we were flattening the top of this log to sit on. Flat surfaces are a great benefit to any bush structure you intend to last long term, you get much better joints. It helps making a fireboard for a bowdrill. This technique also produces nice square notches.
A thin convex works well but I prefer a scandi for carving wood. A convex stands up to more punishment than a scandi, especially on a machete but a scandi gives greater control IMO.
@ myactionhobbies - If you would like to see Convex and scandi in carving....
I have a series of vids form my recent camping trip. In the one titled: Bushcamp Qld. Part 5. Bushcraft Woodworking. you will see me doing some wood carving. I start with my axe, then my buchcraft survival knife, which has a convex edge on it, and finishing with my Crincle Cut Knife which has a scandi edge on it.
The only machete in this whole series of videos is my 16 inch Latin Pattern Tramontina. I checked at 3.40 and the camera angle does make it look rather narrow.
I do show the 13 inch SAICO in the sharpening video and Giuliano is using the SAICO in the chopping scenes.
Good question. There are so many varieties of machete that there is no one machete to do it all. It's like asking which golf club is best for 18 holes.
I tell people to buy the most popular machete that is sold in their area. This will most likely be the best for the terrain and vegetation type in that area.
Here in central Brazil the 16 inch Latin pattern Tramontina outsells the others by a wide margin. I have found it perfectly adequate for the bush here.
thank you two guys, for putting out these videos. i will do the same thing on the edge of our 2 bursh axes that my sons and i take out in the woods with us here in western washington. thanks again from bob and vangie.
My machete goes on in the morning and comes off when I get into my hammock. I do carry a small knife. On this trip I had my Newt Livesay NRGS necker and a Mora 780 but I reach for the machete first by force of habit.
I love it when anyone customises their gear,I've always said,when the blade arrives that is just the start..you can sharpen,adjust or completely alter your edge or change the profile to make it shorter,,through use you evolve it into your best tool..then you geta forge,grinder,tongs,hammers and start creating stuff,,but putting a scandi on or a bowie clip transforms your blade and makes you use it differently ...great vid !!
@brungasto I clamp the blade horizontal and use a file. I have a video of the process on my channel.
Colhane 8 months ago
Has your opinion swayed towards a fine convex grind in the lower portion ? I thought you had mentioned that on your cut down 18" Tram Golok ?
I have found the scandi tends to chip out or roll, however the fine convex gives a very close feel with the robust properties of a convex
Rprecision 10 months ago
@Rprecision Yes,. I've set up several like that in the last year or so and they do very well that way. I take the grind down to almost a scandi and then convex sharpen it. You can still damage a fine convex but they seem to hold up well.
Colhane 10 months ago
guys i make most of my machetes with a full scandi grind on the full length of the blade and they seem to chop alot better to me the last parang i made was 3/16
thick 0-1 with a scandi grind and im very happy with how it chops
gaelicwinds 1 year ago
Usei a modificação das costas em meu facão de 14", e fiquei contente com a eficiência da "plaina".
Abraço.
Andrelmiranda 1 year ago
What are your thoughts of a scandi edge on a hatchet or tomahawk?
Drummertist 1 year ago
@Drummertist I think you will get better results with a convex edge. A scandi does not handle impacts as well. I think you will end up with edge damage.
Colhane 1 year ago
@Drummertist i have a shallow scandi on my hatchet and its a beast for cuting
gaelicwinds 1 year ago
what do you think about colombian machetes?? do you ever tried one?
hahahaha btw y from colombia and lots of people from other countrys in south america said that they are really good but i want to know what do you think beacuse i see that you know a lot about this great tool
galletinN 1 year ago
You sir have what most Americans do not, COMMON SENSE! Thank you :)
recon1s14 1 year ago
use a bigger battoning stick man/!!!!!
maxpullara1 2 years ago
Your videos make me want to run out and buy a tromontina, any thoughts on replacing an axe? I live in Canada, more specifically Manitoba, are machetes more suited to tropical areas as opposed to the Boreal forest? I'd love to justify picking one up lol
canadianvirgil 2 years ago 2
In summer when you don't have to create a large volume of firewood and have lots of green growing stuff it would be a help I'm sure. I use a 12 inch Ontario CT1 in Pennsylvania all the time in the summer. For cold weather, carry an axe.
Colhane 2 years ago
I use a tramontina myself... and actually just scandi ground the back probably 6 inches of the 18" blade yesterday.
Uncon214 2 years ago
Excellent tutorial! Thanks.
ripmyfly 2 years ago
You use machetes alot right? Why not buy yourself a machete that will last? BRKY golok is full tang and I'm sure would hold up to a beating longer than any tromatina. Also comes with sharp edge.
masteroffajitas 2 years ago
The high end goloks and machetes are fine blades and I don't fault anyone for buying one. However with machetes the 80/20 rule applies. You get 80% of the function with the first 20% of the cost. IMO the Tramontinas strike the 80/20 border just right. No matter what machete you use eventually you WILL bung it off a rock. There is not a machete made that can take a full power swing into stone with no damage. In Brazil you buy a good sheath and replace the blade as needed.
Colhane 2 years ago 2
yeah... when the high speed chopping was going on... yeah, I was like DANG- get ya some!
jbr1074 2 years ago
in a bush enviroment, why would you need to "plane" a tree? what is the purpose of getting a flat cut on a piece of wood?
great video, i enjoy watching and i always learn so much!! thanks again!
captjeff78 2 years ago
In specific we were flattening the top of this log to sit on. Flat surfaces are a great benefit to any bush structure you intend to last long term, you get much better joints. It helps making a fireboard for a bowdrill. This technique also produces nice square notches.
Colhane 2 years ago
Does it mean that convex edge is not good for carving?!
One more good and informative video though. Thank you.
myactionhobbies 2 years ago
A thin convex works well but I prefer a scandi for carving wood. A convex stands up to more punishment than a scandi, especially on a machete but a scandi gives greater control IMO.
Colhane 2 years ago
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@ myactionhobbies - If you would like to see Convex and scandi in carving....
I have a series of vids form my recent camping trip. In the one titled: Bushcamp Qld. Part 5. Bushcraft Woodworking. you will see me doing some wood carving. I start with my axe, then my buchcraft survival knife, which has a convex edge on it, and finishing with my Crincle Cut Knife which has a scandi edge on it.
RDPproject 2 years ago
Great info, Thanks for sharing.
tim3jones 2 years ago
at 3:40 what machete is that
i want one
coldsteelman777 2 years ago
The only machete in this whole series of videos is my 16 inch Latin Pattern Tramontina. I checked at 3.40 and the camera angle does make it look rather narrow.
I do show the 13 inch SAICO in the sharpening video and Giuliano is using the SAICO in the chopping scenes.
Colhane 2 years ago
Question! What's the best overall style of Machete in your learned opinion?
johnwilsonriley 2 years ago
Good question. There are so many varieties of machete that there is no one machete to do it all. It's like asking which golf club is best for 18 holes.
I tell people to buy the most popular machete that is sold in their area. This will most likely be the best for the terrain and vegetation type in that area.
Here in central Brazil the 16 inch Latin pattern Tramontina outsells the others by a wide margin. I have found it perfectly adequate for the bush here.
Colhane 2 years ago
Thanks. Its good to see a video of how you apply your modifications. That scandi portion seems to be working really well. Thanks for the vids
knivesandstuff 2 years ago
Great stuff. Thanks.
spsmith1965 2 years ago
thank you two guys, for putting out these videos. i will do the same thing on the edge of our 2 bursh axes that my sons and i take out in the woods with us here in western washington. thanks again from bob and vangie.
camochannel1 2 years ago
Colhane,
Me being a "city guy" where do I go to buy a Machete? Are some better than others?
I have heard some make them from Automotive leaf springs in a pinch?
I subscribed and look forward to your other 50 + videos
CTOL1 2 years ago
Smoky Mountain Knife Works has a good selection at good prices.
Colhane 2 years ago
wonderful idea
NEWCLEARDAYS 2 years ago
i love it!!!
wish I had more use for a machete up here.. Though an axe is my best option :(
Boomrod 2 years ago 2
Great video. Do you ever use a smaller knife in the woods, or do you get by mostly with just the machete?
BrendanGausvik 2 years ago
My machete goes on in the morning and comes off when I get into my hammock. I do carry a small knife. On this trip I had my Newt Livesay NRGS necker and a Mora 780 but I reach for the machete first by force of habit.
Colhane 2 years ago
I did the same to my machete, based on your sharpening tutorial. Exellent
Regards from Portugal
Thoth36 2 years ago
Excellent!
MrBillTroop73 2 years ago
I love it when anyone customises their gear,I've always said,when the blade arrives that is just the start..you can sharpen,adjust or completely alter your edge or change the profile to make it shorter,,through use you evolve it into your best tool..then you geta forge,grinder,tongs,hammers and start creating stuff,,but putting a scandi on or a bowie clip transforms your blade and makes you use it differently ...great vid !!
bassfuryvi 2 years ago
excellent advice, it looks verry useful in the woods
BushcraftTom 2 years ago
thanks,I have two machetes,excellent advice,one long one and one hook bill ,will put a scandi edge on at one
snappa222 2 years ago