Hammertime LSU Fan Hiding in your back seat Member since Jan 2012 8875 posts
re: good machete for clearing some brush (Posted on 11/14/12 at 11:21 am to AlxTgr)
I would also pick up a small axe. Fiskars has some really nice ones that have a lifetime warranty on the handle. Bought one from Lowe's a long time ago, but I haven't seen it in years.
re: good machete for clearing some brush (Posted on 11/14/12 at 12:23 pm to chickman1313)
I vote w/ the "ditch bank blade", AKA "brush axe." These tools have a number of different names, but mine looks like the previous picture of "ditch bank blade." I also like the previously recommended 2 handed machete from Cold Steel.
Hawgon Arkansas Fan Texas Member since Feb 2011 1223 posts
re: good machete for clearing some brush (Posted on 11/14/12 at 1:24 pm to chickman1313)
Get one made by Tramontina or Bellato in Brazil. They are great and once you use one, you'll never want to use an American made one again. Since a machete is an essential part of anyone's kit in Brazil, they know how to make them. And the best deal is that they are cheap. I mean like $10 cheap. Order one on the net and you'll see what I mean.
LXIXER LSU Fan Thibodaux Member since Sep 2008 140 posts
re: good machete for clearing some brush (Posted on 11/14/12 at 10:11 pm to chickman1313)
quote: good machete for clearing some brush
Get a machete from Ontario Knife Co. You can order from their online store. Same machete supplied to US military. Blade is harder than hard. You won't be sorry.
Bleeding purple TCU Fan Athens, Texas Member since Sep 2007 16527 posts
re: good machete for clearing some brush (Posted on 11/14/12 at 10:37 pm to LXIXER)
The hook on the blade is essential. I prefer the first cane knife hook style versus the more squared off hook on the second one. This allows you to pull logs and debris toward you letting whatever is under it slither the other way.
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