HOW TO MOD YOUR U S ARMY MACHETE

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2 жыл бұрын

IN TODAYS VIDEO I WILL SHOW THE U.S.ARMY MACHETE AND SCABBORD I HAVE HAD FOR 30 YRS.I HAVE DONE SEVERAL MODS TO THE MACHETE TO MAKE IT A BETTER BUSHCRAFT / WOODSCRAFT TOOL. THE MACHETE IS A GOOD TOOL FOR USE IN THE EASTERN WOODLANDS AS LONG AS YOU MAKE SOME SIMPLE EASY MODS TO MAKE IT THE BEST TOOL IT CAN BE.
I BEGAN WITHTHE SPINE OF THE BLADE I USED A SMALL MILL BASTARD FILE TO DRAWFILE A FLAT UPON IT THIS WILL MAKE A GOOD 90 DEG EDGE FOR SHAVING BARK AS WELL AS DRAWKNIFEING WOOD SMOOTH FOR OTHER PROJECTS. THE FRONT THRIRD OF THE SPINE I ROUNDED SO THE HEAND WILL NOT BE CUT WHEN THE BACK OF THE BLADE IS HELD TO DRAW CUT WITH IT OR TO PRESS DOWN TO SPLIT SMALL WOOD FOR CAMPFIRES . THE TOP TIP HAS BEEN LEFT WITH A SMALL EDGE TO BE USED I NGRUBBING AND CUTTING ROOTS VINES ALONG THE GROUND. AT THE HANDLE THE EDGE HAS BEEN HONED RAZOR SHARP TO SERVE AS A KNIFE EDGE AND IS NOT USED IN CHOPPING BUT IS USED AS A KNIFE TO CLEAN GAME OR OTHER SUCH USES. THE MIDDLE OF THE EDGE IS SHARP TO SERVE THE PRIMARY ROLE OF A MACHETE FOR CUTTING VINES AND SMALL LINMBS QUICK AND WITH LITTLE EFFORT. THE TOP 3 INCHES OF THE EDGE IS NOT AS SHARP DUE TO ITS USE IN CUTTING THINGS ON THE GROUND AND WOULD BEST BE CALLED A AXE TYPE OF EDGE. AND FINALLY RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE GRIP ON THE EDGE SIDE I HAVE FILES A SMALL 90DEG SECTION TO SERVE AS FERRO ROD OR FIRE ROD STRIKER POINT TO CREAT CAMPFIRES AND TO PROTECT THE USE OF THE REST OF MY EDGES
ANY GOOD QUALITY MACHETE CAN BE MOD TO SERVE THE FUNCTIONS I HAVE JUST LISTED.. I HOPE YOU FIND THIS VIDEO OF USE IN YOUR NEXT D I Y PROJECT. SAFE JOURNEYS

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@sacwriter7400 2 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean about that plastic handle getting slippery when you sweat, that can get dangerous. On my tools with slick handles, I just wrap them with some hockey tape. It's soft but tough, does not slip and you can form it to your hands shape. Also, in the Army they taught us when using a lanyard to first loop it over your thumb, and then wrap it around the BACK of your hand. I find this to be more comfortable, and a lot more practical if you have to drop your tool in case of an accident. Once again Blackie, another great video.

@crisostomorivero2632 2 жыл бұрын

Iam a forester and I have the same type purchased from a US surplus store here in the Philippines in 1998. Because of the tendency of the handle to become slippery when wet, I simply replaced it with a D shaped one made from fiberglass. It also protects my knuckles from sharp twigs when clearing thru the underbrush.

@glennfyfe1357 2 жыл бұрын

I have had one for 60yrs and damn if you haven’t taught me so much I never knew. Thank You.

@wendellhagg3511 2 жыл бұрын

Amy to that, same here !! H.

@1ronKnuckles 2 жыл бұрын

I love those ontario machetes. I do many of the same mods but add a clip point to put the center of the tip more in line with the handle. I used stiff wire through lanyard hole to bend into a D ring style guard and tacked a tiny weld behind the blade like a pirate sword, now bramble bushes loose sleep at night after I walk by. Another I mounted 2 alice mag pouches to sheath and have a survival kit on stand by, minimal as it is.

@paulmoss7940 2 жыл бұрын

nice. I have one with the factory D grip . Its a little uncomfortable.

@tsubakitengai 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Excellent information. I have been totally under utilizing my old Army machete. Gonna go sharpen it now. Thanks!

@AYOSTOHTV 3 ай бұрын

I learned a lot on this video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@johnbrown4937 2 жыл бұрын

good tips for the machete. I like to have more cord on my lanyard in case I need it for something else. I take it in or let it out as needed. I like what you did with the rifle strap and the added sharpener. The file looks like it would slip out of the rubber tubing, I would fold the tubing under at the bottom so the bottom of the file sits in it and add some cut pieces of tubing band to hold it better. Great cat bombed video . I like seeing other peoples ideas. Very creative.

@camojoe83 2 жыл бұрын

Only mods I do are like so: remove rivets, replace with brass or stainless bolts and nuts, locktite and file the ends down to the handle. Mark blade with file nicks on the face of the blade by the spine (not on the spine). I'm a surveyor so I mark mine in 10ths of a foot. Stone, file or belt sand the spine to smooth and rounded. Square the edge of the choil area for a scraper. My Ontario 18" cutlasses are my absolute favorite machete for the Appalachian jungle. A nasty patch of blackberries or something like that will be the only chore you'd want a different machete for, like a longer and more whippy one like a tramonita or a nicholson 24.

@Stoney_AKA_James 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I modified my bolo / sheath similarly between your mods and those Blackie mentioned, works great!

@georgesakellaropoulos8162 2 жыл бұрын

We had problems with the 18" Ontario Knife machetes when I was doing field work in the same business. They had a disturbing tendency to break during chopping. Going to the 22" blade solved the problem.

@DDDYLN Жыл бұрын

@@georgesakellaropoulos8162 Ontario has switched the new versions to 1075 carbon steel to address that issue. The 22" versions have been 1075 for quite some time, hence the lack of breaking. Currently Ontario lists the 18" D handle version as 1075, and the GI handle version as 1095. It's unclear if the current GI handle versions are 1095 or 1075. Ontario switched all their big blades to 1075 a few years ago. However, 1095 may still be a military contract requirement.

@georgesakellaropoulos8162 Жыл бұрын

@@DDDYLN This was almost 20 years ago.

@DDDYLN Жыл бұрын

@@georgesakellaropoulos8162 definitely 1095 then. I'm glad you like the machete. I considered returning it due to the weight and slippery handle. But, so many people swear by them, especially for North American outdoors.

@killzinshadows3767 2 жыл бұрын

Boy that's a good kitty

@TerryC69 2 жыл бұрын

Nice unpacking on machetes. Thanks, Blackie!

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@pianop1961 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video with great information! The explanation of the sharpness of each area of the machete was pure gold, as always your info is unsurpassed. Thank you!

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@thymii6946 2 жыл бұрын

I'd touch up the sharpest area with a diamond file instead of sandpaper, it just seemed to not bite into the wood when feathersticking.

@masterxiong7368 11 ай бұрын

Solid tips. Thank you

@jamess.829 2 жыл бұрын

Very sensible modifications. I never gave a machete that much thought. I will now, thanks.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@destroyingdadxx2274 2 жыл бұрын

As a surveyor in NH, we only use Ontario Knife machetes. They are far superior to any other machete out there. Personally I don’t prefer having a lanyard on my swords. If they slip out of your hand, and they will, they could swing back and hit you if they’re attached. Thanks for the video.

@albertopapi4445 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings! Thank you very much for taking your time on the make of this educational video explaining the body of the machete in sections and how each section has a purpose for his use on how to use it or get the best of the Machete. One of the best videos! May God bless you.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@stevencunningham4680 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information Blackie. I'll do my machete the same way.

@quitequiet5281 2 жыл бұрын

Good classic machete education. Fabulous.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@jem6205 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and a great collection of ideas. I have mine similar but by a welcoming mistake I put a convex edge on the tip and came to enjoy the cutting action. I also added a paracord wrap around the sheath with some fire and fishing gear with a paracord shoulder strap. This is all way to much stuff on it but it's good to have in the back of a truck and have it if I ever needed it. Also, instead of wd40 or all 4 in 1 oil I ended up switching to a Fix'n wax for the blade because after leaving it hanging in the garage for several seasons rust started to form. By putting Fix'n wax on anything that can rust I have found that it virtually stopped rust all together. Now, if only I can do that with my fishing gear and safety pins and remember to reapply. I have been using some DIY custom Fix'n wax with some stink bait oil as the scent. 3 seasons in and I can tell the difference. I want to give it the full 2 years to see how it holds up. I used to use a chew tin for my hooks and the tar helped protect the hooks from rust, but some fish don't like the scent. It was something that I learned from my grandfather and storing hooks for long periods with a little scent to help attract fish. Moving to a Fix'n wax for my fishing gear will add a much needed cleanup to my tackle boxes. Keep them coming.

@timsmith5335 2 жыл бұрын

What is fix’n wax if I may ask?

@jem6205 2 жыл бұрын

@@timsmith5335 fix'n wax is used for about everything and its something that you can make at home or buy online. It is describe by some sites selling the stuff as originally designed for waterproofing leather, Fix'n Wax has many more uses. Over a dozen uses found so far such as bowstring wax, skin and lip protectant, trap wax, patch lube, and coal extender. Each ingredient is 100% natural and non-toxic. You can find several recipes online and on many ways of how to make it, but they all started with a basic recipe. A basic recipe starts with 1 cup pure organic beeswax to 1 cup lard but you substitute the lard with 1/2 cup unrefined shea butter, 1 teaspoon sweet almond oil and add 1 teaspoon coconut oil, 10 drops essential oil. You can really mess with the recipe to get what you are looking for your application.

@MichaelR58 2 жыл бұрын

Blackie , good informational video , good tips , thanks for sharing , God bless !

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@georgiabigfoot Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks ! Love how you did the Stemaco.

@timlacy2284 2 жыл бұрын

Blackie , Great Video and Outstanding Information , That is what lots of time in the woods give you knowledge . Thanks again for your time and sharing your knowledge and passing on craft . Yes , You Are The Master Woodman and Bushcrafter . Tim L.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@heyoldtime8969 2 жыл бұрын

Blackie you should get with Dave from Fun In The Woods channel. That boy is sharp in more ways than one.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

i would enjoy camping with him

@jeffrichards5106 2 жыл бұрын

Great mods Blackie! makes the machete a lot more useful. I'll have to do that to my US Army machete. Thanks for the video. Glad Amarillo is feeling better. 👍🐈

@MacheteBushcraftAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great summary of all the useful features and mods you can do to a machete. I'm in your camp BT. On a side note, I have never been a fan of the extended tap style handles. I have found that of all the times I have lost my grip on a machete (Fatigue and personal stupidity aside), it's because it had rotated out of my hand from too much 'swing and a miss'. For that tab/swollen area behind your pinky to become more useful, it really needs to be brought forward. This helps keep the heel of the handle within the grip. Granted, that tab design is really important for preventing it slipping forward, but both the above design features can work together in removing two major retention problems. A well designed handle promotes a safe and relaxed grip. Bicycle inner tube rubber can also work as a grippy skin for the handle. Grab a few different sized to test as I have found the tighter the fit, the better it forms around the contoured handle shape. They last about 12 months before it starts to crack but it's easy enough to replace when needed. Great video Blackie. All the best from OZ mate, Ben

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the comment

@james_lessick892 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, I just got my first US machete at a gun show last Sunday for 2 dollars. Needs a handle and some TLC. I'm going to make it just like you suggested. I also picked up a ceramic rod sharpening stick. Now my Blackbird is razor sharp again!

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

awesome

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

hope you enjoy the video hit the like button if you enjoy it thanks for watching

@alexbetsworth5357 2 жыл бұрын

This is probably the first blade modification that isnt douching it out or dropping more money on it than its worth. I'm definitely going to try this on some of my machetes

@mightynick40 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work blackie. I love these mods on your tools.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@jamesbowen5573 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding, well thought out

@clarenceriffle320 2 жыл бұрын

Did almost the same setup but I put a draw knife style about 4 inches up from bottom used a file and had a fishing kit on mine I had a saw back one I loved it lol brings back memories from 1992 when I was 11 lol

@harrywhitt3617 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Great ideas for a machete modification.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@willcravens2893 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video! I've done these mods to my machetes and goloks.

@Stoney_AKA_James 2 жыл бұрын

Good video Blackie! These simple modifications make a good useful tool even more useful! I've modified my bolo too, but will change the blade profiles like on yours.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Right on

@geico1975 2 жыл бұрын

Love a machete too, I got the 18" Ontario it came with a nylon sheath though. In the woods going camping etc, I'll take the machete, an axe, and a cold steel shovel:) Lov'em all

@jonNH123 2 жыл бұрын

Wow.. what a great video. Very well thought out. You are a master of craft and so glad I've found you!

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@cowboywrench13 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, as always, and loved the special guest star catching some video time on your shoulder.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@wendellhagg3511 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for the Great Tips for My Machete’s both US !! Have a Happy Thanksgiving !! H.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Same to you

@glennevitt5250 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@RatsAndFunTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this vidéo. I will apply somes of your tricks.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Great!

@brianvannorman1465 2 жыл бұрын

You've just endeared yourself to me with the orange and white scene steeler. He seems like a very nice boy.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

he really is

@lessage760 2 жыл бұрын

thank you sir this was great and iam glad kitty is betting better

@mrkultra1655 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Blackie

@barrycartner3855 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that you mention its usefulness in the Eastern mountains. I have an old corn knife here on the farm; however, I am on the hunt for a good condition Army machete for walking the fence lines to clear undergrowth or small tree limbs.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

best of luck to you

@paulmoss7940 2 жыл бұрын

I have one that has 1943 on tang . Good steel , hard to find anymore.

@DDDYLN Жыл бұрын

I got the 18" D handle version of Amazon for $27. The D handle version is 1075 carbon steel, which I prefer. The prices for these machetes fluctuate quite a bit on Amazon. If you're patient, you'll eventually get one for under $30. I've seen them as low as $24, but you know, inflation!

@neubert500 2 жыл бұрын

Love the cat!

@williammccaslin8527 2 жыл бұрын

I've never modded my machete, but I will now, all of this made perfect sense. As all I ever use here in Central Fla is a machete, for as you said, brambles, vines, palmettos, cutting trails in an out of the woods, an also snakes, but that's just me. Thx for the vid

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@paulrooster2108 2 жыл бұрын

A few years back we clearing a piece of property that had about 3/4 Acres of Cane , It was middle of Summer an it was mighty warm that day I was covered in sweat to the point it looked like I had pissed my pants . I was getting mighty tired an just wanted to finish the section I was working on at the time , I had pushed several stalks over with my foot an my shoe ( was like turned sorta sideways ) as I Swung down with the machete a bunch of sweat flew into my eyes trying to see the blurry blade hit the Cane it instead had cut right thru the side an bottom of the heavy duty Sketchers I had on, I just kinda froze afraid to try an move the blade at first . I wasn't sure if I could feel my foot or not an then all at once It kinda started hurting a bit , I just sorta lowered myself to the ground after looking around for Snakes as about 10 minutes prior I had grabbed several stalks of Cane to push it back to the side when it dawned on me wholly shit this Cane was moving in my hand , I had a Rattler pinched in between the stalks an he wasn't happy about it , My hand was about middle point of its body an he was a thick one , I released the stalks just as I cut them high off the ground an got the Snake in the process. So yeah I sit down looking at the Machete buried in my shoe thinking ok cool no blood , pulled it outta my shoe pulled the shoe off, an the sock has been cut an had some blood on it , They were like middle of my lower leg so I slowly peeled it off to find a pretty fair cut maybe 3/16 " deep . Well that ended the day for me 🤔🤣. I had taken my leather work boots an socks off at lunchtime as they were soaking wet an covered in some nasty stinking muck with termites an their eggs . An of course I had just sharpened the Machete after lunch.

@terrancecoard388 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Along with the many cast iron treasures I found when we moved into my wife's childhood house was a machete made by Ontario. I took some rust off and oiled it lightly after I gave it a working edge. Now that I have seen your mods I will revisit it and give it some of your treatments. I ignored it because it did not have a sheath. Perhaps I will drop my pride and make one from cardboard and masking tape. After watching you video on making a pouch for a pocket knife I started gathering the material to make one for my WC Flipper. Now I have a couple of projects to keep me occupied this winter.

@1ronKnuckles 2 жыл бұрын

The hard plastic sheathes are all over the internet and fairly cheap. I hooked 2 surplus alice mag pouch to mine which allowed me the room for a fairly complete system just to live on a extra machete.

@terrancecoard388 2 жыл бұрын

@@1ronKnuckles Thanks...I looked them up and there were negative reviews which reminded me why I did not get one before. Granted they are not expensive but I like things to work. Knife Center surprised me because people complained it did not fit. Will keep looking.

@grumpyolesilverback7211 2 жыл бұрын

Make your own PVC pipe sheath. Use your BBQ to heat it. Jigsaw to shape it and pop rivets to hold it together. Lots of videos on it. Have some fun.

@terrancecoard388 2 жыл бұрын

@@grumpyolesilverback7211 Great idea!! I have two professional heat guns and that might do the trick...BBQ is put up for the winter. We already have snow on the ground. Thanks!!

@larryeddings3185 2 жыл бұрын

Practical modifications to a very useful tool.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@terrysmith4465 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks 😊

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 😊

@kanatislings9307 2 жыл бұрын

I love my cat…. And it also tells me your a good man!! Awesome video!

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@trynsurviven2440 2 жыл бұрын

You have given me some ideas thank you.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@richardg.6534 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great tips and tricks, Sir! 🤙 I ♥️ MY 🇺🇸 U S MACHETE! She's the kind of model with the sharp saw-back, but I will give her your advised sheath modification. 🇪🇺 Greetings from the heart of Europe 🇩🇪

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@kenbarrett6466 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome ideas with the machete I’ve never thought about I have an 18 inch and the 26 /28 ? Both are Ontario mil grade ,, and two more other brands that was given to me that are way thinner bladed grass cutters … which makes decent cane cutters

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Right on

@razieldrakis 2 жыл бұрын

Great Machete video. Blackie your cat is cool, I hope he get well soon. 😸

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@southernlandsolo7839 2 жыл бұрын

Just re-watched this vid again. I like the timing of Wonder Kitty, how he and Blackie synced by both looking at the camera when closing off lol.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

lol

@RandoCalrisiann 2 жыл бұрын

I love your cat, reminds me of mine lol, love the machete set!

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

The best!

@hiramhaji7813 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@johnelder4273 2 жыл бұрын

Clever, well reasoned modifications, most of which did not occur to me.

@fredbustin3788 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! I will be playing copy cat. Thanks.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@johnfortwengler4496 2 жыл бұрын

Nice kitty

@johnruckman2320 2 жыл бұрын

I have a similar thin flexible machete, just not a military one. Has a cloth sheath which I had the safety buckle modified with a cup pocket to hold the handle more securely. Could probably use some other mods. Also a shorter one, no sheath. What can I do with it? Then I have the heavy Guardian machete that needs serious sharpening to finish the edge up. The width of the edge bevel is 3/16" while the second bevel is 1/4". How should I sharpen it? Should it be modified in any way? The sheath is really crazy. MOLLE on one side and more on the carry strap pad. A couple of heavier strap thingy's on the back. Not sure what to do with it. I got it at a steep discount as they were making some changes so it is just roughed in and not finished. Handle needs a gripper surface.

@woodsman82 2 жыл бұрын

I have a bunch of machetes. I live in ohio. But in the last couple of years I started using small limb cutters. For me the enegry it took on swings that usually get deflected by briars and weeds. I still take a machete with me because even if I don't use it I still have a nostalgic feeling for machetes.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

thanks

@jeffechols5302 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Blackie

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

your welcome

@davidepintus618 Жыл бұрын

Amarillo 🥰adoro i gatti,bel video ho acquistato un machete simile da poco 🙂per le mie escursioni con Bella la mia piccola scottish fold ❤️

@randyransio7870 2 жыл бұрын

I carry a Collins 18 inches machete for 8 years in the jungle of Central America, in a leather sheath. Only carry a steel file for sharpening.

@LandseerNorth 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video and great mods! Crystal clear with excellent explanations. I've had one of these I bought when in the Marines in 1980. I'll be incorporating a number of your mods immediately. Thanks much.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

glad you enjoyed it

@charlesmckinley29 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@scottdahlberg4890 2 жыл бұрын

Good kitty.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

thanks

@DDDYLN Жыл бұрын

Did you put a metal cylinder between the 2 Alice Clips to make a loop?

@nikolai841 2 жыл бұрын

I have 14 inch Tramontina machete and I bathon the crap out of it.Never had a problem with batoning a machete.

@IdahoSewing 2 жыл бұрын

Personally, I like the blade on this machete, but not the handle. I also like the harder steel, even though it tends to break a little more frequently. The machetes I stock for sale are from Cold Steel and Tramontina. Glad to see how the sharpener on the sheath works! I agree, it's best reserved for expedient touch-ups.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Fair enough!

@DDDYLN Жыл бұрын

The newer versions of this machete have been changed to 1075 carbon steel, instead of 1095. Ontario lists the GI handle versions as 1095, while the D handle versions are listed as 1075. I bought the D handle version for this reason. That said, I'm pretty sure the GI handle versions are 1075 as well, since Ontario switched all their 1095 blades to 1075 like 2 years ago. All their Spec Plus knives have been 1075 for a few years. However, you'll still see them listed as 1095 on reseller websites. It actually took Ontario like 6 months to change their own website to reflect the change to 1075. It's possible the GI handle version of the machete is still 1095. It's still listed that way on the website. However, knowing Ontario, I suspect it's really 1075. Personally I prefer 1075. It's more difficult to sharpen, but it's tougher and less prone to catastrophic failure.

@Flashahol 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Canada and am seriously considering a Boreal type machete. Hatchets are nice but they're slow to handle as you need to be more precise and won't cut springy things.

@midnightsailor1 2 жыл бұрын

Really like what you've done with the machete. I had a thought about that slippery hard plastic handle. I'm thinking of wrapping with Paracord but first stripping out the core so it's not too thick and lays flatter, then using some resin or glue to hold in place on the plastic before wrapping to affix it while tucking the end in a similar fashion as when whipping rope ends....your thoughts ?

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

sounds like a good idea if i were to redo mine i would go back with a flat paracord

@michaelbrunner6654 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to come across one of those sheaths for mine.

@1ronKnuckles 2 жыл бұрын

ebay and amazon have them

@DDDYLN Жыл бұрын

I just got one off Amazon for $13.50

@richardhenry1969 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Blackie a bit off topic, but in your wheel house. What kukri shape do you find more useful for east coast Appalachian mountains? I have a sirupate it's a very nice blade not as thick as I thought. It doesn't seem to chop like I expected which could be me. I also have a ontario which is thinner and more curved. But I'm not a fan of the handle on the ontario. I'm wondering if the service models chop better. I'm very interested in your opinion?

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/EGKH-Genuine-Panawal-Angkhola-Village/dp/B09F3BM57Q/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=kukri+panawal&qid=1638129254&sr=8-6

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

this is only 1 inch shorter than mine but i think is a good size and thickness for the eastern woodlands

@richardhenry1969 2 жыл бұрын

@@blackoracle69 thanks looks like I found a after Christmas present. Lol You have a good one thanks again

@jamesgibbs8827 Жыл бұрын

Dam, out of All the Folks on You Tube who profess to know little bit about Woodsman Skills Etc. ,, Blackie, You sir, by Far Know A heck of a lot about EVERYTHING to do w Cutting, Camping, Bush Crafting, Survival just about anywhere, And a Whole Bunch more.,.. ( I actually had a neighbor in Byfield Massachusetts growing up.. He was like you, Sharp as a Tack !) Thank you sir for your advice/info. Can you recommend a couple things please? I recently became disabled,, can't run or do stairs too easy, I need Both knee replacements and lower back surgery , at 62 life Sucks some days, BUT I remind myself,, Any day ABOVE GROUND SOBER ( for me ) is a Great Day. I like wood carving whittling etc. Any sets of carving tools you recommend & a small axe/Hatchet that won't break the bank since I'm on SSDI. (( Less than a weeks pay I have to survive on once a month)) Grrr !! I been told Bruks small forest hatchet & it looks beautiful BUT very very expensive. TY Blackie. God Bless 🙏 you! Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka BOSTON STRONG

@heyoldtime8969 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Blackie, Would you please do this same video on your Kukri. The what when and why. That would be wonderful. Thanks

@Atkrdu 2 жыл бұрын

He has that in a playlist, if you don’t know.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

I do need to do a redo and update my old kukri video series

@heyoldtime8969 2 жыл бұрын

@@blackoracle69 I did go back a couple years but I could not find it. Yes Blackie that would be great.

@3Pillers 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@shortynfex3169 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽

@mrbmwjr 2 жыл бұрын

That sure is a sweet baby you have there!!

@lewisward4359 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative. You said you ran a machete for several years before you got the kukrie. Did you do all those modifications before you worked with William Collins or are some of them collaborative with WC?

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

long before i met william

@lewisward4359 2 жыл бұрын

@@blackoracle69 Thought so.:-)

@robkeener7740 2 жыл бұрын

This might be a dumb question but do you not baton with it because you think it will break ?

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

i prefer not to since its a spring steel and could break..

@amandamiller94 2 жыл бұрын

Put a little bit of hockey tape on the handle

@camojoe83 2 жыл бұрын

Mmm, blisters!

@robertliepe6766 2 жыл бұрын

💯👍🍻😎🇺🇲

@shepherd3716 2 жыл бұрын

I might have missed it, but is this machete the 18" or the 22"?

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

22 i think

@janekpanek3419 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍💪🐈🐈🐈

@redubanallan4678 Жыл бұрын

My parents have that machete very god Qality spadel name in phillipines

@BossPrepping 2 жыл бұрын

need to add a tourniquet to your scabbard

@crazya3466 2 жыл бұрын

Is it true Brazil marchers are the best????

@blksubiesti 2 жыл бұрын

Turned a machete into a multi-tool

@jeffreyharville1918 2 жыл бұрын

I have never enjoyed the plastic handle, too slick, transmit shock, and uncomfortable to use. I would prefer a wooden handle with machine screws instead. I do have a cane machete with a square tip (my, now deceased, FIL's) it has a wooden handle that has a knob on the end that curls down, and a slightly egg shape handle that fits the hand much better.

@richarddeyarmin3986 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Blackie,you have some annoying food hollering in the background. Time for the Remington

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

lol yep he was pissed at the cat

@JuaneDosesII-wj6dd 3 ай бұрын

The 🐈

@melvayaredaguilar Жыл бұрын

indiana jones

@harvestblades 2 жыл бұрын

Some very good mods, and it seems to have drawn most of those from Colhane/Pict, & Dave Canterbury. Anyone looking to get the most from a machete needs to watch Dave McIntyre's videos on his Colhane channel.

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

dave did a awesome job his neck knife video is very good as well thanks for watching

@garrettfromsmokeinthewoods 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@blackoracle69 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit

@destroyingdadxx2274 2 жыл бұрын

As a surveyor in NH, we only use Ontario Knife machetes. They are far superior to any other machete out there. Personally I don’t prefer having a lanyard on my swords. If they slip out of your hand while chopping something, and they will, they could swing back and hit you if they’re attached. Thanks for the video.