Martindale Machete

[warthog1981]

A few weeks back I picked up a couple of Martindale Machetes
And I re handled one of them with brown canvas micarta

Original handle

the micarta handle

I decided to see if I could improve the original handle on my other one as a gift for a friend
If you look closely you can see Ive drilled out the middle rivet and Ive counter sunk each side of the handle so I can fit a cut down machine screw and nut below the surface of the handle

I repeated this for the other two rivets I also took the scales off and epoxied them on to the blade and put the machine screw on with epoxy to I covered the recessed heads of the with epoxy to I think its safe to say that the handles not coming of in a hurry

Shaped the handle down a lot once everything was dry

its a nice comfy grip again

you can see the difference from the Micarta handled one

Made it a new set of clothes to its a lot tidier than the last sheath i made


Cheers Russ

 

[hiho]

nice work

 

[welshwhit]

Good effort mate

Drew

 

[Toddy]

Ah, didn't see this thread

Ahem !........as the chuffed to bits new owner I'm delighted to say it's now a far, far, better tool than it was
The handle has no hot spots anymore, no edges to blister me, yet is still a really secure grip.

The holster / sheath is just so sound doesn't scream, "Big Knife" but makes a reliably safe cover and carry...........besides, it looks good too

Basically Russ took a bog standard Martindale, which is a good tool, and made it into something very, very much more.
You get the idea I'm really happy with it ??

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Barn Owl]

Nicely done Russ.

 

[Sniper]

These are damn good tools, I've had one for many years now and actually prefer it to an axe, very nice work there Russ well done mate looks terrific.

 

[warthog1981]

Thanks folks

cheers Russ

 

[Gill]

i think maybe Russ prefers them to an axe john .

 

[Barn Owl]

Cannae wait for the photo's.

Wonder if it'll be a ringside seat for us?

 

[wncranger]

Next time, try mixing some glow powder with the epoxy. I've seen it done with firesteels, knives and other things. Makes it easier to find when you drop it at night. You can find commercial glow powder on ebay. The stuff I bought stays visible for 12+ hours. Hope it inspires!!!

 

[warthog1981]

gill and Barn Owl

I'm disappointed in your lack of confidence im me

wncranger good idea but im not likely to use them at night

cheers Russ

 

[Gailainne]

Really nice bit of work there Russ, the original handle looks horrible, the micarta one and the reshaped wooden original looks like they will be a lot more comfortable in the hand. Well turned out sheaths as well, great fun ain't it

Cheers

Stephen

 

[warthog1981]

thanks Steven

aye that it is

cheers Russ