2007-01-29 10:22:57 · 7 answers · asked by joey s 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
i saw one in a magazine its called the woodmans pal it says handles like a machete with cutting proformance of an axe.23 oz. 17 ins. it has a blade on one side and a hook on the other.iam not selling these but the number in the book is 1-800-708-5191 .i have used tools like this but with a longer handle[brush hook] workes great for clearing brush& small trees.wear gloves it will give you blisters .good luck!
2007-01-29 10:53:04 · answer #1 · answered by Steve C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought a cheap one and I bought a more expensive one. They are both great. I've never seen a flimsy machete. They both came with covers which makes them a bit safer. I have a yardman that took down a damaged tree with a machete as fast as a person with a chain saw could have. He uses it for all trimming and it is remarkable to see the skill he has with it.
2007-01-30 00:53:36 · answer #2 · answered by towanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't want the blade to be too flexible. It should be ridged. The blade should run the whole length of the machete, through the handle. It should be of carbon steel. Don't buy any stainless steel oriental $5 crap.
2007-01-29 18:50:22 · answer #3 · answered by da_hammerhead 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have found most machetes flimsy compared to Filipino bolos. They take more abuse and can cut thru 2 1/2" trees in one swing look here style # 3 , http://www.reflectionsofasia.com/bolo.htm
2007-01-29 19:38:36 · answer #4 · answered by avengergt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good stiff blade with a upturned round point is about as good as you can get. The good ones are a little pricy if you can find them localy. But overstock.com has em pretty cheap.
2007-01-29 23:10:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much. it just needs to really sharp. So that it can cut through plants (or humans).
2007-01-29 18:36:04 · answer #6 · answered by sharp_shooter 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
how about not purchasing it
2007-01-29 18:29:57 · answer #7 · answered by julie s 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋