Machette

[Josey Wales]

Dear all,
You know the machette on the picture for the cutting tools section of the review part of the website??


(scroll down a touch and it is to the left of the pic)

Well, I must say that I quite like it - it looks the best I have ever seen. Anyone know what it is?

cheers,

 

[leon-1]

Not 100% sure, but it looks like an Oakland Survival knife (designed by Lofty Wiseman), If I am wrong I daresay that someone will correct me

 

[benjamin.oneill]

It does look like that, but I remeber Attelborough Accesories used to carry something similar (not sure if it was Mr Wiseman's tool)

Here is Lofty Wisemans page:

http://www.loftywiseman.co.uk/

His survival tool is available through the page, although it doesn't hold a wealth of information. Maybe try a search on British Blades, I'm sure they'll have had plenty to say on the subject.

Hope that helps

 

[Josey Wales]

Thanks guys-

If I ever need a machete then that will be the one I go for ,

 

[snock]

I remember the LW tool is made from 440 steel. Not too great.

 

[pumbaa]

I got to have a gander at one of these the other day . I have to say , i quite liked it .
The only thing that concerns me about it is that whilst using it to trim the twigs of a branch , it developed a nasty bend on the cutting edge , more than you could grind out without ruinuing the blade . I dont know if this is a quality control issue or just the knife , but its made me think twice
Pumbaa

 

[snock]

I got to have a gander at one of these the other day . I have to say , i quite liked it .
The only thing that concerns me about it is that whilst using it to trim the twigs of a branch , it developed a nasty bend on the cutting edge , more than you could grind out without ruinuing the blade . I dont know if this is a quality control issue or just the knife , but its made me think twice
Pumbaa

Definately NOT upto any kind of use then!
What is it Lofty asks for it? £200+

 

[British Red]

Surprised to hear about Pumbaas problems - I have a Wiseman knife sat in the curner right now on test (they seem to be retailing for £125 BTW - which is a lot compared to a GB axe and not much compared to a Woodlore). The Wiseman I have been testing has been used for limbing (2" branches), stake cutting, splitting logs up to 8" wide etc. and copes very well with no discernable blade damage. It handles very well in the "large knife" stakes - I plan next to compare it to what I consider to be its nearest rival in the "big knife / camp knife / short machete stakes - the Becker Brute

Red

 

[snock]

Thanks for the price check Red, I was going from memory (never the best way! )
You mention the Becker Brute in your last post.

Some time ago, I happened across this website. It maybe one you're familiar with, but it's still an interesting site with lot's of bushy info on it.

The author even describes a project he took on to convert a kukri into a survival tool. He mentions the Becker Brute in his article.

Hope you enjoy.

Pete.

 

[British Red]

Interesting article Pete - thanks for the link.

I'm still not utterly convinced by "big knives" as a replacement for an axe (although I find them better at shelter building than an axe - the longer blade lends itself to cutting thatch etc. far more than an axe). I do think that if two were going on a trip , an axe / big knife combination would lend more flexibility than an axe alone - I'll keep trying.

Red

 

[wingstoo]

Hi Folks,

I had a look at one of these years ago, only problem I found was the handle was a touch on the small side for my shovel sized hands, I couldn't get a comfortable grip as it only filled about three-quarters of my palm, just my 2p worth.

LS

 

[snock]

Interesting article Pete - thanks for the link.

I'm still not utterly convinced by "big knives" as a replacement for an axe (although I find them better at shelter building than an axe - the longer blade lends itself to cutting thatch etc. far more than an axe). I do think that if two were going on a trip , an axe / big knife combination would lend more flexibility than an axe alone - I'll keep trying.

Red

I use one of these when building hides etc.

Very good quality, and for only £13 from here.


Pete.

 

[OhCanada]

The one above was my first machete and I like it much better than my US machete. Better for wood cutting, the US machete is not stiff enough.

 

[British Red]

I use one of these when building hides etc.

Very good quality, and for only £13 from here.


Pete.

Yep - I have a "tree beater" too mate - too narrow for wood splitting I find though - don't you? Sheath is rubbish on mine too!

Red

 

[snock]

Yep - I have a "tree beater" too mate - too narrow for wood splitting I find though - don't you? Sheath is rubbish on mine too!

Red

Yeah, sheath is woefully inadequate.
I was lucky enough to find a long, buttonable slip at the Army surplus stall for £10 which houses it nice and safe and can be carried on the belt or across the shoulder.

And yes, too narrow and light for splitting big logs.

I tried, in vain, to find out where Mr Mears' got his parang from. I emailed Woodlore and I don't think the staff actually know.
One lady said he picks up a new one on each trip, so I asked her if I could have one of his old ones!!

Pete.