Lunaman
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Post by Lunaman on Sept 24, 2011 16:41:33 GMT
Sucker looks like a darn good buy for sub-$50. Hmmm.
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Post by DavidW on Oct 14, 2011 21:29:53 GMT
The baked finish comes off easily with rubbing alcohol. I usually clean any gunk off my blades with rubbing alcohol, but when I tried it on the kukri machete and katana machete, the black finish came off on the cleaning cloth.
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Post by pirate on Nov 4, 2011 17:31:59 GMT
I just ordered one from TrueSwords with coupon code got it for $39.50 including shipping. Should made another fun backyard cutter.
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Post by Neovenetar on Dec 1, 2011 18:57:57 GMT
They have just been released in the UK, I've ordered one. I love my CS machete, but I wish it was more like a sword, so therefore the gladius should be perfect for me!
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Post by Neovenetar on Dec 5, 2011 17:39:16 GMT
I have it, I've hardly cut with it, but I like it..... a lot Solidly built, reasonably sharp with a convex grind! Surprisingly heavy compared to a latin machete, the blade does seem somewhat thicker, and the handle obviously adds weight. It dry handles quite well, though the handle is quite hard and does hurt a bit with certain movements, eg. Figure of eight. Overall a good solid chopper, with a point like a needle. Lacking slightly in handling, but might be my inexperience with a European type hilt. :mrgreen:
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Post by Stromlo_Swords_USA on Feb 10, 2012 8:30:05 GMT
I finally got one today, and it looks like good clean cutting fun for all budgets !!! (and I can let noobs loose without fear...)
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2012 22:50:18 GMT
I too purchased one. I think it may be the ultimate home defense sword like object.
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Post by Larry Jordan on Mar 20, 2012 18:25:11 GMT
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Post by Unit731 on Jun 1, 2012 5:18:41 GMT
How well would this defend me against zombies?
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Post by DavidW on Jun 2, 2012 18:27:35 GMT
if it's anything like the katana machete, pretty damn well, I'd say.
Also, this is a thread from January last year :lol:
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Post by Unit731 on Jun 3, 2012 6:53:56 GMT
Woah, I didn't even realize that. :oops:
Well, while were on the discussion, what can you tell me about the Katana Machete?
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Post by DavidW on Jun 4, 2012 9:05:19 GMT
Well, it's tough as hell for a start. I used it with this www.trueswords.com/thick-jungle- ... -5006.html to take down a pretty big tree. I sharpened it with an accusharp (though it comes with a functional "chopping" edge) so now it can pickle chip milk jugs (my record is 8 cuts). Takes and holds an edge well. It's not as good as the linked machete when it comes to heavy chopping, but it's excellent for brush, branches, and medium sized wood. The kiriha zukri kissaki has the same sharpness as the edge of the blade, no distal taper. Nice and light (lighter than my Cheness Oniyuri) and a long handle so I could swing it all day with easy control. The handle has a lanyard hole at the end so you could wrap it in paracord if you want (and use the lanyard hole as the kashira). Should I review it? It may be more useful :lol: Here's the photo album for that tree www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... 739&type=3 It's an awesome machete, and I can honestly say that I'd trust it with my life on Z-day :mrgreen:
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Post by Unit731 on Jun 4, 2012 10:31:19 GMT
I would love to see a review. I have been contemplating between this and a Gladius machete for the past few days, so I imagine a review may help me make the decision. :mrgreen:
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Post by DavidW on Jun 5, 2012 20:42:01 GMT
Review is up in the reviews section
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Post by scorpioblade on Jun 8, 2012 9:03:56 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2012 21:32:53 GMT
I have one of these and i absolutely love it.Today i have ordered a second one to customise.I will remove the black matt finish and polish it up.Is there anything i can use to do this besides rubbing alcohol??
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