Machete Modifications for the Bush

The machete is a Jack-of-all trades tool for the bush. With a few simple modifications you can get alot done with this simple blade. For some really good photos of these mods check out this thread on bladeforums

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=581335

You can buy the 12 inch Ontario with these mods from Off The Map Outfitters,

http://offthemapoutfitters.com/main.sc

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[dimitrigregorieff]

Where can I buy a machete like the one you have/

[Colhane]

@dimitrigregorieff That is a standard 12 inch Ontario, they shouldn't be hard to find online. I got that one at Smokey Mountain Knife Works.

[Urudrim]

any comments on the kukri style machete? i'm thinking of the cheaper cold steel version.

[Colhane]

@Urudrim I don't really have any experience with them. They seem heavy and short which is what you want in lots of areas but here you need a little more reach. A short heavy blade will get your hand into all sorts of briars and thorns and is not what you want if you get into light vines and thick grasses. In the US they make a lot of sense but not so much here in Brazil.

[Urudrim]

@Colhane thanks for your input! i reside in north america, michigan area so a shorter, thicker blade is probably a good idea. there seems to be a lot of hype around the kukri shape, i'm just not sure about it. my current setup is mora and axe combo, but i want a single reliable multi-purpose blade for when i want to travel light.

[Colhane]

@Urudrim In MI an axe makes sense especially in winter. A machete will never keep up with an axe in creating firewood in a cold climate. In PA I use a 12 inch Ontario in the summer.

[kalhlw96]

ich finde es interesant

[eatsleepbike]

You just sold me on the Ontario 12". Seems perfect for me living on the gulf coast of Florida. Thanks for your review!

[TheBloodMoneyy]

@dimitrigregorieff You can get one at downsview flea market if you live in toronto...

[shbou1]

@Beachcrib

1. thanks for the video colhane. 2. beachcrib glad you're using real swedish quality ;)

[Beachcrib]

Here in Florida ... The 12 inch ontario Is The king .. Laplander saw and a Mora , I'm living large.

[PomonaPunkRock]

what kind of file do you use. I just want to buy the right one since i know there is different kinds. What do you recommend?

[bourge15]

Can you put a decent edge on a machete using only a grinding wheel and a kitchen knife sharpener?

I know, its a pretty stupid question, but since machetes are relatively low cost I don't want to spend a lot of money on sharpening accessories.

[RnW93]

one of these, and a commando wire saw, and you'll have the most cosy shelter ever.