Machete group buy?

[Tengu]

Found this at the market today.

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its got a 460mm steel blade, made by a company called silverline.

Its cheap and cheerful, doesnt look a bad thing for the money, and I have no doubt theres room for improvement and experimentation.

The stall man says they go like hot cakes.

They cost £5, I havent worked out what post will be.

Anyone interested?

 

[Bigman]

Found the company Silverline on the net and you can get them for £2.99 plus vat.

Might be worth contacting the company direct.

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

Found this at the market today.

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its got a 460mm steel blade, made by a company called silverline.

Its cheap and cheerful, doesnt look a bad thing for the money, and I have no doubt theres room for improvement and experimentation.

The stall man says they go like hot cakes.

They cost £5, I havent worked out what post will be.

Anyone interested?

As a group buy how many do you have to offer?

Phil.

 

[Tengu]

Bigman, I checked their site (thanks for the heads up...well worth knowing) and they only sell trade.

But its got a lifetime garuntee....

too much kit, I can buy as many as I want.

 

[ScottC]

I would stay away from something that cheap - things like this are usually defective or can become dangerous through poor construction. A martindale army machete costs about £15 and would probably, without seeing how a silverline peforms, be the better option.

 

[Tengu]

Its from a reputable firm...look at the site

and it seems to be well balanced and made

 

[falcon]

I've got one which looks pretty similar made by Tramontina (Brazil) which has served me pretty well for the last 12 years or so clearing rides, rhodedendrons etc.....

 

[scottishwolf]

I have a silverline machete I picked up at a local hardware store for £5, they're not too great at holding an edge but for a fiver I did'nt really expect it to. Apart from that, they're pretty well made and if you're on a tight budget i'm sure it'll do fine. The tramontina ones however are brazilian made and are far superior, check out a review here: http://outdoors-magazine.com/s_article.php?id_article=49 I had one a few years ago and thought they were damn good.

 

[Tengu]

I had a tramotia one but it was permenently borrowed.

(still have their bowie, tho`)

 

[leon-1]

I have been using a Martindale for a long time, if you can get one at a reasonable price go for it.

I know Bigman, the first thing he did was try and find a better deal for the other members here (save you guys money), what he has suggested is a good idea, what we need is someone with a trade account to look into it for us.

I do not need a macheteof this type so I will not be involoved on this, but ay help I can give I will, All the best,

Leon

 

[AndyP]

This reminds me..

I need a new machete..

Im going for another Martindale.. Does anyone know a supplier in the UK that stocks the full range...?

I dont think you can buy them from Martindale direct.. unless its in bulk.. Correct me if i'm wrong...

 

[Bigman]

This reminds me..

I need a new machete..

Im going for another Martindale.. Does anyone know a supplier in the UK that stocks the full range...?

I dont think you can buy them from Martindale direct.. unless its in bulk.. Correct me if i'm wrong...

I found this site for you ralph martindale.
Is this what you are after?