is a parang better than a machete for North woods, like Maine, New Hampshire and southern can dada. thick brush and harder woods?
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I'm using it in forestry work here in western oregon and like the design better than the golok or traditional style machetes. Good weight distribution toward the tip to carry through brush and limbs. If I were strictly brushing I might prefer a tradtional central american style.
1156555
I really don't know but my instinct would be no since it is short and you might want something with more length to it. ??
1156556
I have found this parang to be an AWESOME took. I have used to to clear bush, chop down trees, shave wood for starting fires and it works great for splitting softer wood. Great tool all around!!!!!!
216754
It is not a machete, in that if you hit light, unsupported brush, it will push the brush back instead of cutting like a fast moving machete will. But if you a taking small-medium limbs off of a tree, and you hit it in the curve of the blade, it de-limbs things nicely.
1456741
It is not like the machete. It is sturdy in the middle as an owner of this sword I would highly recommend it.
854771
It depends on what you are going to use the knife for. S1 is good if you want to chop up tree with the knife. But If you need to chop up things, a machete is a much better choice. I prefer F1. It is more practical. You get a lot more power to the stride when the lever is less then with a S1. There are also many other benefits of F1, but it takes a long time to explain. I also like zytel sheath. It can withstand more wear and moisture.
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I imagine maple is better because it is a hard wood. I do finer gunsmithing work on my and have a neoprene pad on top of mine, so it take a lot of the abuse vs. the table top.
2085184
I got my timberwolf blades from PSWood at a Wood Working Show. And do the math 93 + 12 = 105. Stay away from the 103" blades. Check out a Wood Working Show in your area. I think PSWood is in Pennsylvania.
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I looked at the Alaskan and the Granberg myself before settling on the less expensive Haddon jig. Bottom line is that if you want something that will give you more flexibility then I think the Haddon won't be right for you. Spend a couple hundred bucks more and get the deluxe saw jig. The one thing I don't like about the Haddon is the vertical cutting (hard on the back after awhile) versus the Alaskan which cuts horizontally.
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As an overall survival knife I prefer the Buck Hoodlum. My first impression was how light it was for a big blade. Its more versatile and I like the sheath better. The BK9 is better for batoning and chopping in my opinion. I don't like the sheath and it doesn't have a finger choil so you can't choke up on it for more finer bushcraft work. Last time I checked the BK9 was about $20 or $30 cheaper.
68000
I have not used this one. I returned it and bought the Condor El Salvador machete. It costs more but the quality is excellent. It is definitely worth the money. Hope this helps.
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The jigsaw is better for rougher cuts on semi thick wood. If you are doing something intricate on thinner wood like balsa, you would want the scroll saw.
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Absolutely. However, the head weight of a Latin style machette, parang and bolo machete make these the better candidates.
1618560
Yes, I should think so. But you might want a longer machete. This one is really meant for fighting.
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Eventually you'll find a dado blade set helpful. With the ever shrinking size of plywood today, I'd suggest you first use a router. You should have at least a two amp router that accepts a 1/2" shaft. Make a "t" square guide to keep your cut straight. With the router you can make any width cut but will be limited to maybe a 3/4" depth. If you are making dadoes in a lot of material a dado saw set will be faster but you'll find it challenging to accommodate the weird plywood sizes. Your saw also needs the power to use the dado set as well as the arbor length so you can add or remove blades and or shims to cut the dimension you desire Martin
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I wouldn't do it. It isn't that kind of blade, more of a hunter/skinner type. There are many good blades out there that will do that, starting with a decent machete.
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The blade has ample thickness comparable to that of two silver dollars placed side by side. The blade has a very even balance despite how it might first appear, I have put mine to the test time and again and had excellent results. This machete can be used for anything from camping to the jungle and it will holdup to any test or task you may give it. I would strongly recommend this machete if you are looking for something to use all the time and need a blade that lasts. Cold Steel in general has very well made products that more often then not exceed expectation, you can't go wrong with their products. The blade has ample thickness comparable to that of two silver dollars placed side by side. The blade has a very even balance despite how it might first appear, I have put mine to the test time and again and had excellent results. This machete can be used for anything from camping to the jungle and it will holdup to any test or task you may give it. I would strongly recommend this machete if you are looking for something to use all the time and need a blade that lasts. Cold Steel in general has very well made products that more often then not exceed expectation, you can't go wrong with... » Read More The blade has ample thickness comparable to that of two silver dollars placed side by side. The blade has a very even balance despite how it might first appear, I have put mine to the test time and again and had excellent results. This machete can be used for anything from camping to the jungle and it will holdup to any test or task you may give it. I would strongly recommend this machete if you are looking for something to use all the time and need a blade that lasts. Cold Steel in general has very well made products that more often then not exceed expectation, you can't go wrong with their products. « Show Less
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Very thin point, the Natchez reports to have a cable tang. Bushcraft is better served with a Becker or Busse. If you must stick with a Cold Steel brand, get the Trailmaster for bushcraft.
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Use a file, if the file gets loaded up wipe it off on a steel bristled wire brush, it'll clear the paint out and you can keep at it. I only use a file to sharpen mine and I have no problem getting it to go through inch thick or slightly larger branches with a single swing. A machete doesn't need a razor edge, it needs a serviceable one that can be resharpened quickly in the field. Most professionals who use machetes regularly keep a file with them just for sharpening it every now and again.