Cost 5 dólars in Brazil. And 5 dólars for a leather (bainha) . But If you get a sugarcain machete from Pandolfo Company with 4090 steel and two handle grip. It'll be your last machete
It is a good feeling working with the tools you customize. I know exactly the feeling you are referring too. It is special. Makes the work process very unique
the wrap can be done with a single length of cord, the extra piece to pull the end in is not needed. you just form the loop out of that initial tag end that you laid down
Machetes are great fishing tools, also! We were maneuvering south of the boarder, one of our barefoot Locals had a left behind military machete with about 30% of the metal worn away and I'm certain the handle had been replaced more than once. After dark, he took a palm fitting river rock, worn flat on one side, out of his pouch, using small circular motions sharpened up his machete, borrowed a penlight, put it in his mouth and waded into the water between knee and hip deep. As nosey fish came to investigate the light shining into the water, he would whack them with the machete, in a very short time he had enough fish for everyone. You can learn a lot from Barefoot Locals!
Reason for the varnish on the blade is that it is high carbon steel, which easily rusts. If you don't want the varnish OR rust, you can wipe on some Lanolin (Woolwax) which is extremely tenacious and nicely prevents any additional rusting.
Nice Jason! I’m from Central America so naturally I love my machetes too. I used to wrap my machetes with cord too(leather cord) and wrap a small diamond stone for field sharpening into it. That way anywhere you are you can get it razor sharp again.
A tip: When smoothing out corners and edges with sandpaper wrapped around a plastic squeeze bottle. The bottle supports the sandpaper better than your hand and also flexes around curved surfaces.
I bought my first and only machete 25 years ago in Ecuador while on holiday for $2 only so I can have a nice handmade sheath and hang it on the wall unaware that it would help me learn some vital skills and put food on my table still got it now rests under the bed as I am retired I get it out and keep it sharp and rust free lots of good memories
I think a machete is one of the most underrated tools in the us. I took mine (same model) and cut it down to about 12in, sharpened and finished the handle the took an old gi plastic sheath and cut it to fit it. I like it short bc it mounts on the side of my pack well but is still useable. I keep a longer one in the truck for serious bush clearing
I'm a big fan of Tramontina machetes, I own several sizes and shapes, but my to go ones are the bolo pattern and, my favorite, the 10 inch minimachete (I wonder if they make them anymore, at least in my contry I cannot find them anymore, just the 12 inch ones). Event that's small, it's very "potent" and versatile and, being so light, you can even carry it in your back pocket. That mini machete, an Opinel, and a very light saw is my outdoor equipment, just enough for my needs, as I don't pretend I'm a "survivalist" or "buschrafter".
Hello Jason. My name is Micah and the machete is also my favorite tool. Thanks for sharing your mod ideas. I disagree with a tramontina being called cheap. My first flea market chicom Latin style machete with hard plastic handle was cheap. Cost my mom $5 and after chopping through a fallen 14” pine tree the blade was more wavy than the ocean and my hand was raw blistered and bleeding. Loved it. I’m more picky now. Any tramontina is a great platform to start with and I like the ring of the steel when in use.
Thanks for sharing this. I did something similar to an even cheaper machete which had saw teeth on the spine. It’s now my preferred tool for playing in and around trees. The saw blade on the spine needed more set and is great for limbs over 3 inches in diameter.
I'm an axe/hatchet guy but yeah machetes are cool and I'd argue better for self defense than the axe/hatchet knives are also pretty good survival tools since they the easiest to carry with least amount of weight axes and hatchets along with machetes are kind if clumsy to carry on a backpack but a knife can be put in a pocket and concealed with ease
Jason, get a small container of PVC pipe cleaner & add dye of the color you want to use. They make a purple & clear PVC cleaner. The purple has dye in it, and as a plumber, we were required to use the purple cleaner, so the plumbing inspector knew we had cleaned the pipe & fittings before gluing them together. I hope this is helpful.
for WHAT?.... Staining the blade? Handle? (mix with linseed oil)?... Which step are u saying PVC pipe cleaner & add dye would be good for? 😜 u always gotta give instructions as if u were explaining to a total novice, kid or bafoon like me!
I am in the process of making a machete for a friend. I prefer to make one from scratch, However, your efforts to refine an inferior product and elevate it to something much better are applauded. You took that handle from something painful, to something that would feel good in the hand and really make the user enjoy it. Nice job! I'm sure anyone who received something like this would give you a huge thanks for your effort.
i have the same machete it came pretty sharp and has a nice dark wooden handle with no hot spots. I bought it about 6 years ago. I guess they made them a little better back then.
I love everything you did, the one thing I would change is I would NOT extend the 90 degree spine to the tip of blade and keep a " hand sized " area with a rounded edge/grip. So when using the machete as a draw knife it would be comfortable.
@@brethren4life152 it usually has two wood handles that are used to shave wood off a project. When you have a large knife you simply grasp the blade on the backside and draw the blade towards you to carefully shave wood off a project. so just the part you plan on gripping should be rounded. The rest can have a 90 spine for fine wood shaving
Funny, I modified myself a Tramontina to fit my needs better. But if you want to use it a „survival“ tool (whatever that is) you want to go with the cutting edge as close to the handle as possible. This is quite some work. Did you know that the blade of a Tramontina is already coated with a lacquer to protect it against rust? I removed all of this and used gun blue to darken and protect the blade. And I also shortened the blade. I don’t your exact environment but bigger is not better ;) I as well deep fried the handle (after reshaping) in sunflower oil to get it saturated as I live in wet environment. But I need to admit, all that needs more work and thoughts.
I always envy people like you that can do this sort of stuff, when it comes to using tools I have 2 left hands and 10 thumbs. If I tried this I’d be left with a 4 inch blade with no handle 😂!!
You can always use one of those automatic files that just makes the file go up and down so you don't have to use the file yourself if you can find one or reciprocating file maybe get a tungsten file if you can find one that big
ive had that exact same machete for 25 yrs, it was 8 dollars, long ago i sharpened the spine so id have more cutting ability, mine's been thru a lot but still great other than a fine crack in wooden handle
It would be closer to "perfect" if it was at or over 18 inches long. When bushwacking through thick brush, I've found that 18 is the sweet spot for reaching in deeper without bonkng or cutting you hand on thorns and branches, and find a heavier blade's momentum helps with efficient cuts. I do like the blade though and won't criticize ti too much. I like the mods.
Since Ontario went out of business I've been searching for a new brand. My findings are that tramontina is the replacement cheap 1070 steel. And imacasa as a beater brand 1075 even cheaper better steel but tramontina is temperd better an holds a better edge.
I was going to get one but couldn't find one Amazon Walmart machete specialist. But yeah I'd like to have one. Definitely someing missing from my collection. One I've been really digging is the imacasa 25 inch panga. Awesome to clear land with.
Interesting video. I have one that I have been working on. I used coffee for the finish on the blade and also filled the rivet holes and groove with wood filler.
Jason, add a loop for a wrist lanyard before you begin your paracord wrap. In Florida heat, bushwhacking makes you sweat rivers. Id pay $55 bucks for your modded machete (even tho I've already done the mods myself). Great instructional w reasons for each step. Thanks!
Please show other useful tools for the project, like hand-held disk and belt sanders. Also, for best penetration, get the wood VERY dry. You can put hang it on the hot side of a building in the sun or bake it in the oven at 120 degrees for a little while. Then, put the wood down in the oil and let it soak for several days. It may take a while to finally dry out, but it's worth it. I've done it on several projects.
I just finished sanding the handle and sharpening a new machete for work… only to return to the store and get another one. This project looks fun and a way to turn a decent machete into a personal diy machete. Like the Old hickory butcher knife mods
nice, i refined my cold steel kukri a few years back used blueing to give it a color case hardened look in tiger stripes. and added a hook on the back end. work knives have a certain coolness when you work on them.
Have you ever tried warming up the wood before applying the linseed oil? My experience has been that doing so encourages the oil to soak in better. Your handles look great though, but you might want to try it out.
Boy is my wife gonna be mad at you! Now I've got to go out and buy a $20 machete, boiled linseed oil (and I think we're low on mustard) and it's all your fault! Lol! Great video! Thanks for the inspiration. Btw, I'll take wood over man made material any day. Same as I'd rather hold a book in my hands than a Kindle or iPad...
Tramontina... I don't know, but I have a ton of experience with "Hermentias Collins" which are also very inexpensive but with excellent fit and finish from the start.
A buddy of mine saw some of these machetes in a surplus store traveling one time, and he commented on the crudeness of the handle, now I figure they are made that way so the end user can customize the handle to their liking.
Good job with that. :) Also those factory rivets in handle are complete garbage so I always replace them too, with a bolt or just a brass rod and epoxy.
@@ONThreeyour totally welcome brother much love and respect and I can be having a horrid day and new on three or survival dispatch video of yours comes out and the clouds part😁🇺🇸✊🏻off to salyer land I go lol🤣.jj he’s a crazy dude too!
When the steel is abraded, there is a heat-up by friction. This is the reason why to sharpen, once it was on a stone called water because there was a water tank to cool what had been heated. Then abraser on a back stand amateur and remove the material to ricasso, it is to change the heat treatment made in factory for this kind of cheap product! The mistake of many is to use a grinding wheel that turns very fast and heats up a lot. On a quality blade there are four heat treatments: normalization, normalization annealing, quenching and tempering. The latter is often altered when it is not directly quenching which could produce a tempera and put everything flat! Notice to the amateurs!
My Tramontina Bolo cost me $15.00 3 years ago. I keep it Razor sharp and use a glove on my right hand, when I use it. The best Knife I have for the price !
Nice mod, well done. I like to take cheap tools and mod it myself just like you do, but one thing I would add to make it even more useful - I would add a 2" portion close to the paracord with a more shallow angle for fine carving tasks. BTW: the easiest way to get rid of the burrs from sharpening is running it across the face of a piece of wood
Here's the neat trick you can do get one of those big wire wheels of brass or bronze or copper your choice whichever you feel like brazing on with friction just a good drill get you enough torque and speed to get a lot of that transferred to the machete or just plain electroplate it. A cheap silver coin or similar easy.. I wonder what would happen if you did a combination of both the wheel first and then electroplated a bit huh
I would love to own one of your machetes Jason. I guess $50 to $80 bucks would be in my budget, but I know that is too low. I enjoyed watching the work you did however. Thank you for sharing.😊
Do all of this to an Ontario machete, they are a bit thicker and made for North America. I have been running in Ontario machete for 30 years, they are darn near indestructible and do not cost much.
You don't like wrapping athletic grip tape around the handle like for hockey sticks I like that slightly tacky feel to it plus with a lanyard you feel super confident that things not going anywhere you don't want it to, right?
@@ONThree Sweet, we try to attend every Hiawassee Mountain Fair we can. We love visiting the local artists booths and I’ve even entertained the idea of having a booth there eventually.
Awesome! I think it’s a great idea. I look at it in three ways. Budget guys. Regular guys. And money buckets. I’m a budget and diy guy myself so in that range if I were not to just do it myself and support someone else it would have to be $25-$40 range. If I ever became a just buy it guy, then I’d probably be willing to pay up to $50 on the high end. Money buckets those guys really don’t care much about the price. And probably won’t even use it. So the question is, who is your target audience really? I think you’ll sell no matter the range. And technically you could have tiers for all of them.
I use my grandfather's machete that he carried in the PTO during WW2. It's a Collins & Co. "Legitimus" from 1942, w/the Alpco 42 sheath.
Very cool!
Been a camper outdoors my intire life . Machette is the ultimate servival tool .
Chop , firepoker , digger , weapon .
As a Brazilian who uses Tramontina machetes, I salute you, my friend 👊🏽💪🏽
Cost 5 dólars in Brazil. And 5 dólars for a leather (bainha) . But If you get a sugarcain machete from Pandolfo Company with 4090 steel and two handle grip. It'll be your last machete
Sim o facão tramontina é excelente para customização e também para mato e natureza o modelo pra corte de cana também é excelente
Do they still make the 10 inch minimachetee?
@TheBoomsmith I believe so. One of my favorites ;)
@@tiagomateiro then maybe they're not importing them anymore... The smallest I can find here is the 12 inch. Good one that, too.
It is a good feeling working with the tools you customize. I know exactly the feeling you are referring too. It is special. Makes the work process very unique
the wrap can be done with a single length of cord, the extra piece to pull the end in is not needed.
you just form the loop out of that initial tag end that you laid down
Thanks for the tip!
Machetes are great fishing tools, also!
We were maneuvering south of the boarder, one of our barefoot Locals had a left behind military machete with about 30% of the metal worn away and I'm certain the handle had been replaced more than once.
After dark, he took a palm fitting river rock, worn flat on one side, out of his pouch, using small circular motions sharpened up his machete, borrowed a penlight, put it in his mouth and waded into the water between knee and hip deep. As nosey fish came to investigate the light shining into the water, he would whack them with the machete, in a very short time he had enough fish for everyone. You can learn a lot from Barefoot Locals!
That is fantastic!
I thought this was a followup video at first, but then realized I had already seen it. Apparently I'm eagerly awaiting the sequel. Cheers.
Reason for the varnish on the blade is that it is high carbon steel, which easily rusts. If you don't want the varnish OR rust, you can wipe on some Lanolin (Woolwax) which is extremely tenacious and nicely prevents any additional rusting.
II removed the varnish with spray can paint stripper and did a heavy mustard patina. It looks great and will not prevent rust but it will help.
High carbon steel is best for blades, the flip side … it will rust, use a gun bluing chemical to prevent rust.
@@seenenough1200 Yeah. Bluing is the easiest way.
Nice Jason! I’m from Central America so naturally I love my machetes too. I used to wrap my machetes with cord too(leather cord) and wrap a small diamond stone for field sharpening into it. That way anywhere you are you can get it razor sharp again.
Very cool!
A tip: When smoothing out corners and edges with sandpaper wrapped around a plastic squeeze bottle. The bottle supports the sandpaper better than your hand and also flexes around curved surfaces.
Thanks!
I bought my first and only machete 25 years ago in Ecuador while on holiday for $2 only so I can have a nice handmade sheath and hang it on the wall unaware that it would help me learn some vital skills and put food on my table still got it now rests under the bed as I am retired I get it out and keep it sharp and rust free lots of good memories
I put extra rivits in the sheath. Note Gerber is hollow ground which makes for a fragile edge. Collens Cold steel Tram Carona work.
I think a machete is one of the most underrated tools in the us. I took mine (same model) and cut it down to about 12in, sharpened and finished the handle the took an old gi plastic sheath and cut it to fit it. I like it short bc it mounts on the side of my pack well but is still useable. I keep a longer one in the truck for serious bush clearing
I'm a big fan of Tramontina machetes, I own several sizes and shapes, but my to go ones are the bolo pattern and, my favorite, the 10 inch minimachete (I wonder if they make them anymore, at least in my contry I cannot find them anymore, just the 12 inch ones). Event that's small, it's very "potent" and versatile and, being so light, you can even carry it in your back pocket. That mini machete, an Opinel, and a very light saw is my outdoor equipment, just enough for my needs, as I don't pretend I'm a "survivalist" or "buschrafter".
The 12 inchers are great. I think my next batch of customized machetes will be those.
Hello Jason. My name is Micah and the machete is also my favorite tool. Thanks for sharing your mod ideas. I disagree with a tramontina being called cheap. My first flea market chicom Latin style machete with hard plastic handle was cheap. Cost my mom $5 and after chopping through a fallen 14” pine tree the blade was more wavy than the ocean and my hand was raw blistered and bleeding. Loved it. I’m more picky now. Any tramontina is a great platform to start with and I like the ring of the steel when in use.
Thanks for sharing this. I did something similar to an even cheaper machete which had saw teeth on the spine. It’s now my preferred tool for playing in and around trees. The saw blade on the spine needed more set and is great for limbs over 3 inches in diameter.
I’m glad I’m not alone. Machetes are the most versatile blade for any application. 😊
Hard to beat em!
I'm an axe/hatchet guy but yeah machetes are cool and I'd argue better for self defense than the axe/hatchet knives are also pretty good survival tools since they the easiest to carry with least amount of weight axes and hatchets along with machetes are kind if clumsy to carry on a backpack but a knife can be put in a pocket and concealed with ease
Very well done, as an OCD affiliate I can appreciate your diligence.
Gave me some keen ideas to work with. Thank you.
Jason, get a small container of PVC pipe cleaner & add dye of the color you want to use.
They make a purple & clear PVC cleaner. The purple has dye in it, and as a plumber, we were required to use the purple cleaner, so the plumbing inspector knew we had cleaned the pipe & fittings before gluing them together.
I hope this is helpful.
for WHAT?....
Staining the blade? Handle? (mix with linseed oil)?... Which step are u saying PVC pipe cleaner & add dye would be good for?
😜 u always gotta give instructions as if u were explaining to a total novice, kid or bafoon like me!
Hi.Nice video. you could fill the gap with epoxy and sand it to avoid contact with the steel tang..
I am in the process of making a machete for a friend. I prefer to make one from scratch, However, your efforts to refine an inferior product and elevate it to something much better are applauded. You took that handle from something painful, to something that would feel good in the hand and really make the user enjoy it. Nice job! I'm sure anyone who received something like this would give you a huge thanks for your effort.
i have the same machete it came pretty sharp and has a nice dark wooden handle with no hot spots. I bought it about 6 years ago. I guess they made them a little better back then.
I love everything you did, the one thing I would change is I would NOT extend the 90 degree spine to the tip of blade and keep a " hand sized " area with a rounded edge/grip. So when using the machete as a draw knife it would be comfortable.
Hi, what is a draw knife please
@@brethren4life152 it usually has two wood handles that are used to shave wood off a project. When you have a large knife you simply grasp the blade on the backside and draw the blade towards you to carefully shave wood off a project. so just the part you plan on gripping should be rounded. The rest can have a 90 spine for fine wood shaving
@PERSONAL-cs3mq oh I didn't know that but it does make sense, thankyou for taking the time to educate me, it's much appreciated.
Funny, I modified myself a Tramontina to fit my needs better. But if you want to use it a „survival“ tool (whatever that is) you want to go with the cutting edge as close to the handle as possible. This is quite some work. Did you know that the blade of a Tramontina is already coated with a lacquer to protect it against rust? I removed all of this and used gun blue to darken and protect the blade. And I also shortened the blade. I don’t your exact environment but bigger is not better ;) I as well deep fried the handle (after reshaping) in sunflower oil to get it saturated as I live in wet environment. But I need to admit, all that needs more work and thoughts.
Deep fried the handle? Awesome!
I always envy people like you that can do this sort of stuff, when it comes to using tools I have 2 left hands and 10 thumbs. If I tried this I’d be left with a 4 inch blade with no handle 😂!!
I'd buy one from ya! Top shelf modifications!
Never knew about the mustard trick. Pretty cool im gonna have to try it out. Good video bro
You can always use one of those automatic files that just makes the file go up and down so you don't have to use the file yourself if you can find one or reciprocating file maybe get a tungsten file if you can find one that big
ive had that exact same machete for 25 yrs, it was 8 dollars, long ago i sharpened the spine so id have more cutting ability, mine's been thru a lot but still great other than a fine crack in wooden handle
It would be closer to "perfect" if it was at or over 18 inches long. When bushwacking through thick brush, I've found that 18 is the sweet spot for reaching in deeper without bonkng or cutting you hand on thorns and branches, and find a heavier blade's momentum helps with efficient cuts. I do like the blade though and won't criticize ti too much. I like the mods.
The most amazing thing in this video was author ability to make really good tool using left hand.
😂
Since Ontario went out of business I've been searching for a new brand. My findings are that tramontina is the replacement cheap 1070 steel. And imacasa as a beater brand 1075 even cheaper better steel but tramontina is temperd better an holds a better edge.
If you can find one take a look at a Martindale # 2 machete
I was going to get one but couldn't find one Amazon Walmart machete specialist. But yeah I'd like to have one. Definitely someing missing from my collection. One I've been really digging is the imacasa 25 inch panga. Awesome to clear land with.
Interesting video. I have one that I have been working on. I used coffee for the finish on the blade and also filled the rivet holes and groove with wood filler.
Very cool!
Jason, add a loop for a wrist lanyard before you begin your paracord wrap. In Florida heat, bushwhacking makes you sweat rivers. Id pay $55 bucks for your modded machete (even tho I've already done the mods myself). Great instructional w reasons for each step. Thanks!
Great tip!
if you are out in rough country a machete is mighty handy. Little heavier blade like a Phillipine bolo or African panga might be even better.
Please show other useful tools for the project, like hand-held disk and belt sanders. Also, for best penetration, get the wood VERY dry. You can put hang it on the hot side of a building in the sun or bake it in the oven at 120 degrees for a little while. Then, put the wood down in the oil and let it soak for several days. It may take a while to finally dry out, but it's worth it. I've done it on several projects.
You are one of the most talented, authentic, genuinely selfless content creators that I’ve seen and met
Been camping with one for 50 years
It's a very useful tool. I have one. Just in case there is a need for it!
I just finished sanding the handle and sharpening a new machete for work… only to return to the store and get another one. This project looks fun and a way to turn a decent machete into a personal diy machete. Like the Old hickory butcher knife mods
I agree a machete is the "one tool" for me, but instead of cord wrapping I make a thinner edge for carving
nice, i refined my cold steel kukri a few years back used blueing to give it a color case hardened look in tiger stripes. and added a hook on the back end. work knives have a certain coolness when you work on them.
Since you're a fan of machetes have you tried Condor tool big leaf blade machete?
No, not yet.
Off the chain right there!Awesome. I’m so doing this to mine. Thank you for an awesome tutorial. 😎👍
Have fun!
Nice work and well done video
Thank you very much!
Have you ever tried warming up the wood before applying the linseed oil? My experience has been that doing so encourages the oil to soak in better. Your handles look great though, but you might want to try it out.
I have. You’re right. I put it in the sun for warmth that’s the extent of applied heat
Never knew the mustard trick ...thanks
You are welcome!
Hence the phrase "To cut the mustard".😆😆
When you use a tool you develop preferences. It's clear this man has preferences.
Yep!
Boy is my wife gonna be mad at you! Now I've got to go out and buy a $20 machete, boiled linseed oil (and I think we're low on mustard) and it's all your fault! Lol! Great video! Thanks for the inspiration.
Btw, I'll take wood over man made material any day. Same as I'd rather hold a book in my hands than a Kindle or iPad...
Lol. Thanks. Get her something special while you’re at it. She’ll forget about what you bought
@@ONThree Good idea! Maybe I'll get her some nice camo paracord...🤔
Try using an angle grinder with a flap disk. It's very handy.😊😊😊
Thanks for the tip!
Tramontina... I don't know, but I have a ton of experience with "Hermentias Collins" which are also very inexpensive but with excellent fit and finish from the start.
Thanks for sharing!
A buddy of mine saw some of these machetes in a surplus store traveling one time, and he commented on the crudeness of the handle, now I figure they are made that way so the end user can customize the handle to their liking.
👍🏼
Have you tried the Esee Darien machete by chance? I absolutely love mine
That's a nice customisation.
I rather do my own customisation though, than buying something made to someone elses taste.
Nice work! Mustard is great idea.
I'd buy one for sure!
Good job with that. :)
Also those factory rivets in handle are complete garbage so I always replace them too, with a bolt or just a brass rod and epoxy.
I carry my customized salyer machete everywhere with me!! ❤cause as a trucker ya just never know what could happen given this day and age ugh😳
Thanks for watching and the support!
@@ONThreeyour totally welcome brother much love and respect and I can be having a horrid day and new on three or survival dispatch video of yours comes out and the clouds part😁🇺🇸✊🏻off to salyer land I go lol🤣.jj he’s a crazy dude too!
have you seen bushcraft machete australia ? he remakes those and he rehandles them they are beatiful!
Add a lanyard and it's a 50 buck piece all day long.
Just placed order for the machete from your Home Depot link. Hope it helps!
Thanks so much!!
I would buy one now.
Great video brother
Much appreciated
I would buy one for sure . No idea of a fair price but i like what you have done to that machete
Grass machetė, carry a scythe stone, it'll get there.
I would buy one
Awesome 3chette see ya on the next one
Thanks 👍
Can the backside of that ulu be used as a firesteel..? Flint and steel+char..?
Yes it can.
Great job, great video !
Another Jason with a big knife
How to use a Tramontina Bowie with a 10-inch blade. It's a pretty good knife for bushwhacking
When the steel is abraded, there is a heat-up by friction. This is the reason why to sharpen, once it was on a stone called water because there was a water tank to cool what had been heated. Then abraser on a back stand amateur and remove the material to ricasso, it is to change the heat treatment made in factory for this kind of cheap product! The mistake of many is to use a grinding wheel that turns very fast and heats up a lot. On a quality blade there are four heat treatments: normalization, normalization annealing, quenching and tempering. The latter is often altered when it is not directly quenching which could produce a tempera and put everything flat! Notice to the amateurs!
Does that number three mean you're doing it for Dale
The Intimidator!!
My Tramontina Bolo cost me $15.00 3 years ago. I keep it Razor sharp and use a glove on my right hand, when I use it. The best Knife I have for the price !
i am interested in one,
Prefer the Sirupate style kukuri, I had one made just for this purpose
Nice mod, well done. I like to take cheap tools and mod it myself just like you do, but one thing I would add to make it even more useful - I would add a 2" portion close to the paracord with a more shallow angle for fine carving tasks.
BTW: the easiest way to get rid of the burrs from sharpening is running it across the face of a piece of wood
Good tip!
I live near Helen GA and I'd pay $60-75 for one and I would be happy to pick it up! Great video BTW
Helen GA area? God’s country for sure!
Hi my name is Jason and my favorite tool is this machete..,,
Truth!
I haven’t been able to find the Tramontina sheaths. But good mods.
In my next video I will be making one. Stay tuned…
Interested!!!
Supper beautiful mods and result 🍻🔪
Thanks!
Here's the neat trick you can do get one of those big wire wheels of brass or bronze or copper your choice whichever you feel like brazing on with friction just a good drill get you enough torque and speed to get a lot of that transferred to the machete or just plain electroplate it. A cheap silver coin or similar easy.. I wonder what would happen if you did a combination of both the wheel first and then electroplated a bit huh
Cool idea!
I would love to own one of your machetes Jason. I guess $50 to $80 bucks would be in my budget, but I know that is too low. I enjoyed watching the work you did however. Thank you for sharing.😊
They are only 20 new! And a hour work to make it better so I would give 40
So regular yellow mustard does that pigmentation?
Yes. It has salt and vinegar.
when will this be available can i buy now?
They’re sold out. I don’t have time for a while to make more. I’ll update when I can make more. Thanks for watching!
Did you sharpen it all the way to the end of the blade? I did that to mine.
No. It will just get beat up on the rocks when chopping close to the ground.
I recommend wetting your paracord before wrapping for an even tighter wrap!
Great tip!
100 by itself and 150 with a kydex sheath
In canada i sell mine from 75 to 125. That is a beautiful makeover . i love make overs good money
Thanks!!
Do all of this to an Ontario machete, they are a bit thicker and made for North America. I have been running in Ontario machete for 30 years, they are darn near indestructible and do not cost much.
I’ll have to try one out. Thanks.
My Tramontina wasn’t razor sharp but I certainly couldn’t run my fingers across the blade without needing stitches.
They are a bit inconsistent from the factory.
You don't like wrapping athletic grip tape around the handle like for hockey sticks I like that slightly tacky feel to it plus with a lanyard you feel super confident that things not going anywhere you don't want it to, right?
Where in north Georgia are you? I also live in north east section of Georgia near Commerce.
Not too far from Hiawassee. Howdy neighbor!
@@ONThree Sweet, we try to attend every Hiawassee Mountain Fair we can. We love visiting the local artists booths and I’ve even entertained the idea of having a booth there eventually.
BTW- love your videos and projects! Keep up the great work my friend
Very cool! Nice work
The weapon of choice in Africa!
I want one. How much? Really nice
Velcro was spawned in the mind of the Devil, I firmly believe, 😉
Awesome! I think it’s a great idea.
I look at it in three ways. Budget guys. Regular guys. And money buckets.
I’m a budget and diy guy myself so in that range if I were not to just do it myself and support someone else it would have to be $25-$40 range.
If I ever became a just buy it guy, then I’d probably be willing to pay up to $50 on the high end.
Money buckets those guys really don’t care much about the price. And probably won’t even use it.
So the question is, who is your target audience really?
I think you’ll sell no matter the range. And technically you could have tiers for all of them.
Thanks for the feedback!
The "four -in-one" is really called a "four-in-hand."