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AUS8 isn't nearly as hard as D2 but doesn't require the constant nursing to prevent rusting.

 

After a weekend of camping or hunting my D2 blades start showing slight signs of rust 

AUS 8 is one of those steels that seems to never get shaving sharp. I have/had 2 knives in AUS8 (or A8). And after a week by the seaside they also show small brown spots on the blade. I have had more success with el cheapo 8CR13MoV than A8.

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Fixed blade Friday  :whistling:

My employees had a lekker lag at me when I pitched up at the workshop this morning with this bad boy hanging on my belt  :clap:

until you pulled the knife out and they all fell silent whilst taking a step or two backwards!

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Fixed blade Friday :whistling:

My employees had a lekker lag at me when I pitched up at the workshop this morning with this bad boy hanging on my belt :clap:

You need a chest rig like this for when you riding [emoji106][emoji3]

 

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  • 1 month later...
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I'm off to an event where we need a machete! I don't want to corrupt my google search history any further (***see below)

 

min blade size is 12"/30sm

needs to be 280gram min weight.

 

this has been recommended, but we can't source it

https://www.gerbergear.com/Cutting-Tools/Machetes/Gator-Kukri_31-002074

http://www.gerbergear.com/var/gerber/storage/images/frontpage/cutting-tools/machetes/gator-kukri_31-002074/8481417-12-eng-US/Gator-Kukri-Machete.jpg

 

 

 

there will be serious jungle bushwacking so we do not want a piece of crap (ie. lasher from builders).

 

who are the experts in this (CT area pref, but not essential)?

these guys appear to be the gerber importers, just waiting on response from them

 

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Specifications: 
Rise up from the swamps with the Gator! This is Gerbers take on the classic anti-walker machete. Its a two pronged attack with both a fine edge and serrated edge. Forged of high-carbon stainless steel, the flesh of the undead and their viral residue never stick to the Gators blade. Made to protect you and your loved ones in the harshest of post-outbreak environments, its a dual-purpose machete made to withstand the worst that the uprising has to offer. *Other uses include sawing limbs and clearing brush. Overall Length: 65.3 cm, Blade Length: 45.7 cm, Weight: 510 g, Head: High Carbon Steel, Handle: High Carbon Steel,Handle: Gator-Grip

Description:
Gerber Legendary Blades creates an exceptional line of knives, multi-tools, lighting and other essential gear for outdoor enthusiasts and uniformed professionals/soldiers. 

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I'm off to an event where we need a machete! I don't want to corrupt my google search history any further (***see below)

 

min blade size is 12"/30sm

needs to be 280gram min weight.

 

this has been recommended, but we can't source it

https://www.gerbergear.com/Cutting-Tools/Machetes/Gator-Kukri_31-002074

http://www.gerbergear.com/var/gerber/storage/images/frontpage/cutting-tools/machetes/gator-kukri_31-002074/8481417-12-eng-US/Gator-Kukri-Machete.jpg

 

 

 

there will be serious jungle bushwacking so we do not want a piece of crap (ie. lasher from builders).

 

who are the experts in this (CT area pref, but not essential)?

these guys appear to be the gerber importers, just waiting on response from them

 

***

Specifications: 

Rise up from the swamps with the Gator! This is Gerbers take on the classic anti-walker machete. Its a two pronged attack with both a fine edge and serrated edge. Forged of high-carbon stainless steel, the flesh of the undead and their viral residue never stick to the Gators blade. Made to protect you and your loved ones in the harshest of post-outbreak environments, its a dual-purpose machete made to withstand the worst that the uprising has to offer. *Other uses include sawing limbs and clearing brush. Overall Length: 65.3 cm, Blade Length: 45.7 cm, Weight: 510 g, Head: High Carbon Steel, Handle: High Carbon Steel,Handle: Gator-Grip

Description:

Gerber Legendary Blades creates an exceptional line of knives, multi-tools, lighting and other essential gear for outdoor enthusiasts and uniformed professionals/soldiers. 

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https://www.loot.co.za/product/gerber-gator-machete-with-nylon-sheath/mjmm-4748-g330

Posted

I'm off to an event where we need a machete! I don't want to corrupt my google search history any further (***see below)

 

min blade size is 12"/30sm

needs to be 280gram min weight.

 

this has been recommended, but we can't source it

https://www.gerbergear.com/Cutting-Tools/Machetes/Gator-Kukri_31-002074

http://www.gerbergear.com/var/gerber/storage/images/frontpage/cutting-tools/machetes/gator-kukri_31-002074/8481417-12-eng-US/Gator-Kukri-Machete.jpg

 

 

 

there will be serious jungle bushwacking so we do not want a piece of crap (ie. lasher from builders).

 

who are the experts in this (CT area pref, but not essential)?

these guys appear to be the gerber importers, just waiting on response from them

 

***

Specifications: 

Rise up from the swamps with the Gator! This is Gerbers take on the classic anti-walker machete. Its a two pronged attack with both a fine edge and serrated edge. Forged of high-carbon stainless steel, the flesh of the undead and their viral residue never stick to the Gators blade. Made to protect you and your loved ones in the harshest of post-outbreak environments, its a dual-purpose machete made to withstand the worst that the uprising has to offer. *Other uses include sawing limbs and clearing brush. Overall Length: 65.3 cm, Blade Length: 45.7 cm, Weight: 510 g, Head: High Carbon Steel, Handle: High Carbon Steel,Handle: Gator-Grip

Description:

Gerber Legendary Blades creates an exceptional line of knives, multi-tools, lighting and other essential gear for outdoor enthusiasts and uniformed professionals/soldiers. 

Get some good gloves if you going to be using that in water.Blisters are a killer with a machete .Make sure it doesn't have a rubber handle and the blade is carbon steel.

 

Stainless steel won't last.

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What gummi says - hacking through jungle is only cool in movies. In real life its bloody hard work and usually better off finding a path, or so the teams of people who had to cut lines through the Congo basin for me said  :whistling:

Posted

Get some good gloves if you going to be using that in water.Blisters are a killer with a machete .Make sure it doesn't have a rubber handle and the blade is carbon steel.

 

Stainless steel won't last.

 

 

What gummi says - hacking through jungle is only cool in movies. In real life its bloody hard work and usually better off finding a path, or so the teams of people who had to cut lines through the Congo basin for me said  :whistling:

Guy's ... Shebeen is one of those adventure race freeaaakksss ... so he is looking for pain in painful places to have fun.

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