Machete

[pill]

Looked around before i posted and couldn't find anything. I'm very interested in getting a machete, I have one in mind that I really like from BHK BHK Outdoor Gear Just curious if anyone has one or has an any opinion on what I should look for in a good Machete. Thanks alot.

 

[barricade]

that one is bad azz,ty didnt know it even existed

 

[rjstew317]

don't think they are available yet, but it would be worth the wait.

 

[tyler34]

The bhk's are sold out

 

[M67]

The bhk's are sold out

They're probably making stock for Blade.

I like the BHKs, but they're a little short. I have an Ontario and it's been a good user.

 

[96firephoenix]

what I look for: good sized handle, hard steel, thick-ish blade.

 

[pill]

what I look for: good sized handle, hard steel, thick-ish blade.

But what is a hard steel ?

 

[MadBomber]

Have you ever checked out a Woodman's Pal? IMO it's a pretty decent machete for under $90 (with sheath)

http://www.woodmanspal.com/

 

[96firephoenix]

But what is a hard steel ?

depends on who you ask. the 1075 in the bhk is pretty good. anything above 440 is good enough for my needs, but some would say otherwise.

I'm no metallurgist, butthe number has something to do with the carbon percentage(high-carbon steel). As you get more carbon, the hardness goes up, but so does the brittleness. Different alloys will also be harder based on the contents. I'm really not the one to be answering your questions though.

 

[grunt soldier]

i played with the original prototype and it was a very nice blade for sure and it comes with a great kydex sheath. for the money it will be pretty hard to beat. the micarta handles make a huge difference if you actually plan on being on the trail for 3-8 hours clearing.

 

[pleiades]

I'm interested in the SOGfari (SOGfari Machete) Anyone have one? Like it?

 

[pill]

Thanks for all the info everyone Im going to try and get my hands on one of them as soon as i can

 

[rjstew317]

I'm interested in the SOGfari (SOGfari Machete) Anyone have one? Like it?

the SOG has some questionable reviews. for around the same price you could pick up a Cold Steel Kukri. you cant beat it for $20

 

[pleiades]

Ooooo...a cold steel is even better! Thanks for the heads up!

 

[sajnaj]

harbor freight has them on sale for 5.99 it is not one you put in a case to show to your friends but it gets the job done and if i break it im only out 6 bucks. when i first got it it did not have a edge but now it has a nice edge and i am fairly impressed with the quality i clear saplings and thorn bushes with it all day and it has not let me down yet.