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ok, so the blade needs to be 12"

 

we went with this bad boy, ordered!

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I'm a big CRKT fan. Have always found their things very good quality, well designed and tough.

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ok, so the blade needs to be 12"

 

we went with this bad boy, ordered!

 

 

There'll be no TV cameras where you're using this machete.

 

There are knives you see on survival shows. Then there’s the real deal. With a generous sized blade, comfortable handle and reinforced nylon sheath this is the survival machete to use when the only thing you’ll be cutting to is your destination. 

 

The Chanceinhell™ is a beefy fixed blade survival machete designed by award-winning custom knife-maker Ken Onion of Kaneohe, HI to be tough, strong, and work like an ox. A thick, carbon steel blade has a black powder coat that is durable in extreme environments. Built for hard use, it’s easy to sharpen after you've put the finishing touches on your handmade hotel in the woods.

  • Black Corrosion Resistant Blade Finish
  • Football Texture Handle Grip
  • Reinforced Nylon Sheath

 

 

If you haven't noticed yet I'm a bit of a CRKT fan :drool:, with the M16 speartip being one of my all time favorites! Please let us know how it works. At that price I'll be very keen to add one to the collection. 

 

PS. You get a CRKT axe as well. For the price I'm not sold yet but damn it is pretty:

CRKT-2745_1_1.jpg

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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

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

 

 

https://www.sharpedge.co.za/departments/knives/knives/fixed-blades?blade_type=852

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Some help needed please.

 

I was given an old Opinel nr 9, nothing special, but I like old things...

 

It's missing the lock ring. Can I get that somewhere?

 

Tks.

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Some help needed please.

 

I was given an old Opinel nr 9, nothing special, but I like old things...

 

It's missing the lock ring. Can I get that somewhere?

 

Tks.

 

Not sure about price these days but the easiest and cheapest option is most likely to buy a new nr9 and just move the ring over.

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I drove past Awesome Tools this morning and then jy bakkie suddenly veered left, through their gate and into the or king lot. Before I could say "knife" I found myself in the service centre and the man with the good hands was sharpening my C33 for me.

While I was there I sommer got myself an Opinel no8 to carry when I go to civilized people.

Jeez Louise, the c33 is such a joy after they sharpened it that I'm contemplating buying another Leatherman. Any leatherman.

 

I borrowed a bit set from the Grease Monkey that had the teensy weeeny torx bit in it that I needed to rebuild my Gerber X21 that became very loose.

The Gerber is the knife I carry when I go to places where I hope I don't need (or potentially lose) a nice knife. It's ugly and big but it seems to revel in being treated like a redheaded stepchild.

The C33 is my regular EDC, mostly used for cutting packaging material. Nice size to live in a tight pocket.

The Opinel will mostly be used next to a fire to cut meat on weekends. Tough life.

 

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I drove past Awesome Tools this morning and then jy bakkie suddenly veered left, through their gate and into the or king lot. Before I could say "knife" I found myself in the service centre and the man with the good hands was sharpening my C33 for me.

While I was there I sommer got myself an Opinel no8 to carry when I go to civilized people.

Jeez Louise, the c33 is such a joy after they sharpened it that I'm contemplating buying another Leatherman. Any leatherman.

 

I borrowed a bit set from the Grease Monkey that had the teensy weeeny torx bit in it that I needed to rebuild my Gerber X21 that became very loose.

The Gerber is the knife I carry when I go to places where I hope I don't need (or potentially lose) a nice knife. It's ugly and big but it seems to revel in being treated like a redheaded stepchild.

The C33 is my regular EDC, mostly used for cutting packaging material. Nice size to live in a tight pocket.

The Opinel will mostly be used next to a fire to cut meat on weekends. Tough life.

 

43b8c1c2c95e9ac35813ae961cdad1ff.jpg

 

More info on the Leatherman knife please, looks nice

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only $30 .... might have to buy one even though I don't need it

 

do they ship to SA

readily available here, Trappers, Cape Union etc. Thats my daily knife, also one with star and flat screwdriver which I find very handy at work. Or my skeletool

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I drove past Awesome Tools this morning and then jy bakkie suddenly veered left, through their gate and into the or king lot. Before I could say "knife" I found myself in the service centre and the man with the good hands was sharpening my C33 for me.

While I was there I sommer got myself an Opinel no8 to carry when I go to civilized people.

Jeez Louise, the c33 is such a joy after they sharpened it that I'm contemplating buying another Leatherman. Any leatherman.

 

I borrowed a bit set from the Grease Monkey that had the teensy weeeny torx bit in it that I needed to rebuild my Gerber X21 that became very loose.

The Gerber is the knife I carry when I go to places where I hope I don't need (or potentially lose) a nice knife. It's ugly and big but it seems to revel in being treated like a redheaded stepchild.

The C33 is my regular EDC, mostly used for cutting packaging material. Nice size to live in a tight pocket.

The Opinel will mostly be used next to a fire to cut meat on weekends. Tough life.

 

43b8c1c2c95e9ac35813ae961cdad1ff.jpg

Nice! I really like those Opinel knives.
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readily available here, Trappers, Cape Union etc. Thats my daily knife, also one with star and flat screwdriver which I find very handy at work. Or my skeletool

how much at cape union

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I Decided to finally get on the Maxamet party bus. Will be carrying and using this one exclusively for the next couple of weeks to see if the steel lives up to the hype. 

Did it meet your expectations?

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readily available here, Trappers, Cape Union etc. Thats my daily knife, also one with star and flat screwdriver which I find very handy at work. Or my skeletool

My skeletool went MIA, and it is the lost tool that I regret most.

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