The short sword thread reminded me of my lack of longer pointy sharp things. I do have a POS machete, and a standard ditch brush blade. But the machete is a ....POS, and the ditch blade is a specialized tool for brush and limbs.
The thread got me to thinking about an all around blade/sword for general outdoor use, and defense in a pinch. I know about the various kukris, but I really didn't want one of those. Most short swords are for display or pure self defense, and have more decorative handles and sheaths.
Then I found this.
What do ya'll think?
Taci Waki
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Denis
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Taki waki.Termite wrote:What do ya'll think?
Slashy hacky.
Me likey.
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308Mike
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Looks nice, decent price, I'd want to do some more checking on the grade of steel being used (5160 high-carbon spring steel), but for that price ($95), you can't really complain too much.
SeekHer could give you a much better idea of how good a value you're looking at for that price.
SeekHer could give you a much better idea of how good a value you're looking at for that price.
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A person properly schooled in right and wrong is safe with any weapon. A person with no idea of good and evil is unsafe with a knitting needle, or the cap from a ballpoint pen.
I remain pessimistic given the way BATF and the anti gun crowd have become tape worms in the guts of the Republic. - toad
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Catbird
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What the heck does plasma coated mean?The 5160 high-carbon spring steel blade is plasma coated...
In the same price range, you could get a Woodsman's Pal.
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It's what's left on the blade after you withdraw it from a goblin and then remove the red blood cells.Catbird wrote:What the heck does plasma coated mean?The 5160 high-carbon spring steel blade is plasma coated...
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Cobar
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Catbird wrote:What the heck does plasma coated mean?The 5160 high-carbon spring steel blade is plasma coated...
In the same price range, you could get a Woodsman's Pal.
Never heard of it before but I found this LINK
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Denis
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Tempering in the warm blood of your enemies. Who says the old ways weren't better...randy wrote:It's what's left on the blade after you withdraw it from a goblin and then remove the red blood cells.Catbird wrote:What the heck does plasma coated mean?The 5160 high-carbon spring steel blade is plasma coated...
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ZeroGravitas
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20" blade - good
5160 - good, it's a very forgiving steel during the manufacturing/heat treat process
full tang - good, sturdy at a low cost
I like it.
I assume "plasma coating" is plasma based nitriding, which will wear off at the heavily used spots and the 5160 will darken, so that should be expected on a user.
I love my chopper, it's the Browning Crowell Barker Competition knife, at about the same price. I think it's only a 12" blade.
5160 - good, it's a very forgiving steel during the manufacturing/heat treat process
full tang - good, sturdy at a low cost
I like it.
I assume "plasma coating" is plasma based nitriding, which will wear off at the heavily used spots and the 5160 will darken, so that should be expected on a user.
I love my chopper, it's the Browning Crowell Barker Competition knife, at about the same price. I think it's only a 12" blade.
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Bob K
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Do you plan on hiking in the woods? Seems something that long could really get in the way.
I can see where it might make the work of using a machete a little more fun, but you're not going to chop down a small tree with it ... see Woodsman's Pal.
What is the blade thickness? And what is the grind?
Any laws in your jurisdiction about blade length? What would be the attitude of local cops and rangers?
I haven't schlepped the woods in a while, but it strikes me as cumbersome. But I might buy it just for the fun of it.
I can see where it might make the work of using a machete a little more fun, but you're not going to chop down a small tree with it ... see Woodsman's Pal.
What is the blade thickness? And what is the grind?
Any laws in your jurisdiction about blade length? What would be the attitude of local cops and rangers?
I haven't schlepped the woods in a while, but it strikes me as cumbersome. But I might buy it just for the fun of it.
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Yeah, I suppose they could be referring to a plasma spray. Isn't that basically an alternative to electroplating? I know that wouldn't be legal to tromp around with in my area. The law gets funny about big blades. When I found that out, I had to get a lot more careful about how I transported some of my toys...Never heard of it before but I found this LINK