I just enjoyed, liked and subscribed. My favorite carry is a Cold Steel Shovel with a short handle, and one long edge made blunt for a hand hold to help with scraping the ground level or bark off. The small shovel can dig ( with the short handle or with a long branch for a handle) chop, split small wood, clear branches and brush, hammer stakes, move the fire around and pots with bails, and with the kydex sheath it can act as a baton for self defense. That said I recently modified a long machete into an overall length of 18”” with a rounded tip for day treks. And I blunted and cut a grove into the Machete 4 “ near the handle to help my hand from slipping while digging. And put a slot nearer the tip to catch the bail of a pot. I carry a small pruning saw for dead wood that’s too big to chop or to create a lot of small pieces for a stove. I plan to use the machete for my typical hikes this year..
I’ve had one for a few months, got it from Heinnie Haynes. Put some epoxy in the gaps in the handle, used some files and sanded it down and put some black grip tape on it, now a very comfortable handle. Sanded the faces of the blade down to get rid of the marks from the sticker and the protective coating they put on it. Some work with the file it came with and a falkniven DC4 and has a brilliant edge on it. Absolutely solid bit of kit that will last you many lifetimes if you treat it well as you should with any tool. 10/10 after some work.
Yeah... she always looks a bit scary at the best of times.. like shes always on the verge of giving out a b0ll0cking... Delia with a machete is terrifying 😆
I have one of these and I've been a bit puzzled on just what it's good for. The edge needed work on mine. I touched it up, but it really needs to be reprofiled to chop and slice better. I usually have access to my vehicle when I am in the woods working on property where I hunt, so if I need to chop, I use an ax. If I need to clear brush, I prefer a longer and thinner blade that cuts vines and underbrush with one pass. Plus the longer blade gives me a bit of space from briars. Also, we have a considerable number of snakes in the area. I had several pet snakes as a kid, and I'm not afraid of them. However, in our area, they have a fondness for hiding under dense brush and low hanging limbs, just the sort of stuff that needs to be cleared in places. Wasps build their nests in thick brush as well. So I like an 18 to 24 inch actual machete for clearing brush as it cuts well and gives me a bit of distance from what I am cutting. IMO, it is hard to go wrong with a machete made by Tramontina, but they all need sharpening prior to use. For my purposes and my environment, IF I had to walk into the woods with only what I could carry, make camp and stay a few days, I think a small ax and a decent knife would serve me better. Obviously, the British and Australian Militaries think differently though, and I'll readily admit that they are probably more qualified to decide. However, a little voice in the back of my mind is whispering to me that they picked this thing because the military doesn't trust the troops with an actual machete or an ax. It seems like the army's version of blunt scissors that kids get to use in pre-school.
Wow yes I think it's each to there own I quite like this as it's pretty solid agreed definitely needs sharpening before use I'm actually a fan of the longer machetes myself I think if I had to go anywhere with anything I'd be quite happy with a mora and small hatchet too yet like I say I quite like this yet had some design faults imo especially the handle Anyway thanks for watching and comment 👌
@@theurbansurvivalist1141 In the US they run about $10 - $15. They are working machetes, definitely not fancy. I think they are made in Brazil. They make 12 and 14 inch ones that will fit into most packs. I grab my 18 inches one though when I need to cut any significant amount of brush. The blades sharpen well, hold a decent edge, and don't chip out much. If you catch a rock on your edge you can probably tap any doings back into line. BTW, the only blade I sharpen on the discount sharpeners made from two pieces of carbide held in a V shape are the machetes. The angle seems to be really good for a machete.
I have had mine for decades. I think the newer ones aren't made in England anymore, no idea if that makes a difference. I lined the sheath with plastic and put a light convex edge on it. Hail the tree beater!
The so called para version Golok is an embarrassment, it's not a Golok. First thing to do with a new Golok is to take the handle scales down to the profile of the steel with a file and sandpaper, much more user friendly and fits the hand better, then regrind that bevel and sharpen.
Hey Urban Survivalist, how did you escape the city? lol One day I'll get one of these knives but I am in no rush to spend a lot on it so I'll hold out for a used one somewhere. We need more urban survivalist channels that deal with all the issues we face. Selco is great for the realistic and uber gritty details, but few in North America will be surrounded by two fighting military sides. Right now, there is also the problem on how to practice urban skills with the rest of society (aka laws) still intact. I watch some homeless videos but it is hard to find ones that are more than just druggies or drunks. I don't more than 5% of homeless with any kind of pack or gear.
I have 3 one dated 1970, 1990 and a cheap reproduction one what dates that one mate ??, nice wee video mate. Atb Wullie ✊🏻🏴 Gave you a sub mate 😉
The sheath is ridiculous, dangerous to, certainly not built for carrying sharp tools. I have had this tool for a couple of years now, keep promising myself to make a leather sheath.
I totally agree I may speak to a leathermaker guy I know it's just so loose it's like you say very dangerous imagine climbing with it or falling with it on could cause problems thanks for watching 👊
@@theurbansurvivalist1141 My Girlfriend makes and sells leather sheaths, I do keep hinting 😂, I will get round to getting some leather soon, I made a crude sheath from plastic pipe heated and pressed into shape it certainly an improvement on the one sent with it.👍🏻
I just enjoyed, liked and subscribed. My favorite carry is a Cold Steel Shovel with a short handle, and one long edge made blunt for a hand hold to help with scraping the ground level or bark off. The small shovel can dig ( with the short handle or with a long branch for a handle) chop, split small wood, clear branches and brush, hammer stakes, move the fire around and pots with bails, and with the kydex sheath it can act as a baton for self defense. That said I recently modified a long machete into an overall length of 18”” with a rounded tip for day treks. And I blunted and cut a grove into the Machete 4 “ near the handle to help my hand from slipping while digging. And put a slot nearer the tip to catch the bail of a pot. I carry a small pruning saw for dead wood that’s too big to chop or to create a lot of small pieces for a stove. I plan to use the machete for my typical hikes this year..
Very nice mate 👌I'll look into them sounds good and thanks for watching 👌
I’ve had one for a few months, got it from Heinnie Haynes. Put some epoxy in the gaps in the handle, used some files and sanded it down and put some black grip tape on it, now a very comfortable handle. Sanded the faces of the blade down to get rid of the marks from the sticker and the protective coating they put on it. Some work with the file it came with and a falkniven DC4 and has a brilliant edge on it. Absolutely solid bit of kit that will last you many lifetimes if you treat it well as you should with any tool. 10/10 after some work.
Great tips there mate thanks I may do that thanks for watching 👊💪
Excellent mate. Another item added to my list of things I didn't know I needed!😄
Excellent bit of kit really 💪👌
Looks wicked mate , love the backing music 👊
Cheers mate 👊
I've got a Crocodile as part of my useful box
Can see Delia smith using that thing like haha great review and video as always mate 💪🏻🇬🇧🥇
😂😂😂😂 thanks for watching mate 👊👊
Yeah... she always looks a bit scary at the best of times.. like shes always on the verge of giving out a b0ll0cking... Delia with a machete is terrifying 😆
@@loubelou74 😂😂😂😂
I like that mate. I may have to invest in one at some point for myself I dnt have a machete yet I’d love to get a kukri though
I had a kukri gave it away
I have one of these and I've been a bit puzzled on just what it's good for. The edge needed work on mine. I touched it up, but it really needs to be reprofiled to chop and slice better. I usually have access to my vehicle when I am in the woods working on property where I hunt, so if I need to chop, I use an ax. If I need to clear brush, I prefer a longer and thinner blade that cuts vines and underbrush with one pass. Plus the longer blade gives me a bit of space from briars. Also, we have a considerable number of snakes in the area. I had several pet snakes as a kid, and I'm not afraid of them. However, in our area, they have a fondness for hiding under dense brush and low hanging limbs, just the sort of stuff that needs to be cleared in places. Wasps build their nests in thick brush as well. So I like an 18 to 24 inch actual machete for clearing brush as it cuts well and gives me a bit of distance from what I am cutting. IMO, it is hard to go wrong with a machete made by Tramontina, but they all need sharpening prior to use. For my purposes and my environment, IF I had to walk into the woods with only what I could carry, make camp and stay a few days, I think a small ax and a decent knife would serve me better. Obviously, the British and Australian Militaries think differently though, and I'll readily admit that they are probably more qualified to decide.
However, a little voice in the back of my mind is whispering to me that they picked this thing because the military doesn't trust the troops with an actual machete or an ax. It seems like the army's version of blunt scissors that kids get to use in pre-school.
Wow yes I think it's each to there own I quite like this as it's pretty solid agreed definitely needs sharpening before use I'm actually a fan of the longer machetes myself I think if I had to go anywhere with anything I'd be quite happy with a mora and small hatchet too yet like I say I quite like this yet had some design faults imo especially the handle
Anyway thanks for watching and comment 👌
Ps I haven't seen Tramontina machetes I'll look into them
@@theurbansurvivalist1141 In the US they run about $10 - $15. They are working machetes, definitely not fancy. I think they are made in Brazil. They make 12 and 14 inch ones that will fit into most packs. I grab my 18 inches one though when I need to cut any significant amount of brush. The blades sharpen well, hold a decent edge, and don't chip out much. If you catch a rock on your edge you can probably tap any doings back into line.
BTW, the only blade I sharpen on the discount sharpeners made from two pieces of carbide held in a V shape are the machetes. The angle seems to be really good for a machete.
On it like a car bonnet. The old tree slapper. Get a golok! Lol all seriousness it is a good tool
You know it 😂👊
I added hockey tape to the handle, make's it really comfortable to use.👍🏻
Nice I'll have a look 👌
I have had mine for decades. I think the newer ones aren't made in England anymore, no idea if that makes a difference. I lined the sheath with plastic and put a light convex edge on it. Hail the tree beater!
💯 mate these are workhorses for sure not actually sure where they are made Thailand I think anyway thanks for watching appreciated 👌💪
Great video and nice machete
Thanks for watching appreciated 👍
Looks the job!
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Nice stuff
Cheers buddy thanks for watching 👍
Nice
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The so called para version Golok is an embarrassment, it's not a Golok. First thing to do with a new Golok is to take the handle scales down to the profile of the steel with a file and sandpaper, much more user friendly and fits the hand better, then regrind that bevel and sharpen.
As always, another great video... I'm not sure I could / should be trusted with one of those :D
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Hey Urban Survivalist, how did you escape the city? lol One day I'll get one of these knives but I am in no rush to spend a lot on it so I'll hold out for a used one somewhere. We need more urban survivalist channels that deal with all the issues we face. Selco is great for the realistic and uber gritty details, but few in North America will be surrounded by two fighting military sides. Right now, there is also the problem on how to practice urban skills with the rest of society (aka laws) still intact. I watch some homeless videos but it is hard to find ones that are more than just druggies or drunks. I don't more than 5% of homeless with any kind of pack or gear.
Not escaped the city yet 🤣 thanks for watching 👌💪
I have 3 one dated 1970, 1990 and a cheap reproduction one what dates that one mate ??, nice wee video mate. Atb Wullie ✊🏻🏴
Gave you a sub mate 😉
Very nice mate This is Martindale but unfortunately definitely modern as I brought from the bushcraft store
Thanks for watching buddy
Cheers my friend 👍💪
The sheath is ridiculous, dangerous to, certainly not built for carrying sharp tools. I have had this tool for a couple of years now, keep promising myself to make a leather sheath.
I totally agree I may speak to a leathermaker guy I know it's just so loose it's like you say very dangerous imagine climbing with it or falling with it on could cause problems thanks for watching 👊
@@theurbansurvivalist1141 My Girlfriend makes and sells leather sheaths, I do keep hinting 😂, I will get round to getting some leather soon, I made a crude sheath from plastic pipe heated and pressed into shape it certainly an improvement on the one sent with it.👍🏻
@@TheDavewatts 😂😂get her to do u a freebie 😂
@@theurbansurvivalist1141 😂 she will if I get the leather.👍🏻
@@TheDavewatts I put a collar on my Warhammer got the leather on eBay about £5