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Title: Bushcraft Machete (10 of 13)
Added: Jan 17, 2010
Author: Colhane
Duration: 7:21
Description:
Machetes come in all shapes and sizes and can be very specialized tools. In the bush, where I have to clear trail, clear camp, harvest and shape natural materials, as well as prepare foods, cut water vines and clean game, (just to name a few) I like a machete that is a jack of all trades. By making a few simple modifications to the blade I get a variety of edge types located in the right places to optimize their usefulness and application to a wide range of tasks. This is what I call a "Bushcraft Machete". It is a machete that is not just the right choice for one task but rather a blade that finds it's way into just about everything I do in the bush.This video covers some of the uses and applications of the scandi edge I place at the base of my blade as well as the squared spine I use for making shavings. These various edges have wider application than what is shown in the video.If you would like to put some of these mods on your machete then feel free. I even have a tutorial up that shows you how with simple hand tools. Their application, or how you use them is up to you. If your machete is intended exclusively for clearing land or cutting trail then I recommend a full length convex. If your machete is much longer than 16 inches you will probably find using the scandi base awkward. For a bushcraft machete that will ride on your belt and touch on everything you do in the tropics this size blade with these mods has been working moe for many years. It just might work for you too.
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Youtube Comments: 47
tim3jones Says:
Jan 18, 2010 - Great info, Thanks for sharing.
myactionhobbies Says:
Jan 18, 2010 - Does it mean that convex edge is not good for carving?!One more good and informative video though. Thank you.
Colhane Says:
Jan 18, 2010 - 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 Says:
Jan 18, 2010 - 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.
captjeff78 Says:
Jan 18, 2010 - 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!
Colhane Says:
Jan 19, 2010 - 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.
jbr1074 Says:
Jan 19, 2010 - yeah... when the high speed chopping was going on... yeah, I was like DANG- get ya some!
ripmyfly Says:
Jan 19, 2010 - Excellent tutorial! Thanks.
Colhane Says:
Jan 20, 2010 - 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.
RDPproject Says:
Jan 20, 2010 - @ 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.
Uncon214 Says:
Jan 21, 2010 - I use a tramontina myself... and actually just scandi ground the back probably 6 inches of the 18" blade yesterday.
canadianvirgil Says:
Jan 21, 2010 - 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
Colhane Says:
Jan 22, 2010 - 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.
recon1s14 Says:
Aug 25, 2010 - You sir have what most Americans do not, COMMON SENSE! Thank you :)
galletinN Says:
Oct 25, 2010 - 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
Drummertist Says:
Jan 21, 2011 - What are your thoughts of a scandi edge on a hatchet or tomahawk?
Colhane Says:
Jan 22, 2011 - 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.
Andrelmiranda Says:
Feb 6, 2011 - Usei a modificação das costas em meu facão de 14", e fiquei contente com a eficiência da "plaina".Abraço.
gaelicwinds Says:
Mar 4, 2011 - i have a shallow scandi on my hatchet and its a beast for cuting
gaelicwinds Says:
Mar 4, 2011 - 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
Rprecision Says:
Apr 23, 2011 - 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
Colhane Says:
Apr 24, 2011 - 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 Says:
Jul 1, 2011 - @brungasto I clamp the blade horizontal and use a file. I have a video of the process on my channel.
coldsteelman777 Says:
Jan 18, 2010 - at 3:40 what machete is thati want one