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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2007 16:46:00 GMT
"Yep, the ultimate anti-zombie package is a boomstick and a machete! The chainsaw is erroneously believed to be of equal value, but I don't want anything that require gas or electricity to function in the wake of a zombie invasion, which is always accompanied by power outages and gasoline shortages... ;D In fact, I used a machete to good effect back in the early '90's when we had a local zombie outbreak. There's nothing quite like hewing down a mob of zombies with a quality machete! " Although a Machete is a fine weapon for fighting zombies there are some other items which rival it in practicality and effect. The trench spike, designed for close quarters fighting and puncturing bone is a very notable weapon. The Shaolin spade with its length is good for dispatching zombies from a safe distance. But perhaps most useful is the crow bar. The weapon is more then capable of puncturing the skull. It can be used to pry open doors and man hole covers when on the run making it a useful tool in addition to its combat abilities (unlike the spade and other classical weapons). Unlike the machete it requires no sharpening or maintenance. Unlike most bludgeoning weapons such as hammers, picks and mauls it has no breakable haft. A crow bar is a must for any anti zombie team.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2007 8:07:46 GMT
I thought I'd post some pics of the new Cold Steel Kopis and Seax machetes (and a comparison against an much older Ontario model). I'm a big fan of seaxes, and heck, who wouldn't want a decent sword like the one from 300? Mine are the 18" models, and all cost less than 30.00 each (the Ontario a lot less) I took them out cutting, on targets a lot tougher than they were probably designed for: my battered old shield target, an ash pole arm haft, a well seasoned 1 x 4, and the utility pole in the back yard. Here's the results. In the pics with multiple cuts, the cuts are l-r and top to bottom, seax, kopis, Ontario. The Ontario was probably the best all round cutter of the bunch, but the kopis was a very close second, and of course, it was the only one that stabbed well at all. And hey, it was hands down winner on the "cool" factor. * seax * * kopis * * Ontario * * ash haft * * 1 x4 * * utility pole * * I think both Cold Steel's are well worth the cash spent, and either would make a great project blade. None of the three suffered any damage at all from these tests, other than the marring of the black oxide coating on the blades. These things are tough... zombies beware!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2007 4:01:46 GMT
Sweet! Suvarov did at least part of the machete test I was gonna do, but never got around to. Thanks, man! You know, I got so used to Cold Steel bumping the release of its new machetes up every month that I eventually sort of lost interest in them. Apparently, they're finally out and they look pretty decent in the "flesh" (or, in the "photo" as it were). Well, I guess I'll have to buy a few. Jeez, I might as well just have my paycheck direct deposited into Lynn Thompson's account... ;D
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2007 8:12:23 GMT
Nice pictures and tests suvurov.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2007 5:35:49 GMT
when I was 18 i worked on a survey crew in south georgia and it was there that I learned that in the hands of of almost anyone it is a extremely effective weapon .They are easy to sharpen , very cheap and infinitely usefully. We would sometime cut and slash our way from 1000 to 2000 feet in a day through the swamps and old logging runs.Places where the pine trees were planted all helter skelter and all intertwined with all sorts of wild vines, hornet nests ,yellow jacket holes and at east 4 different very poisonous snakes. I saw live pine trees 6" in diameter cut down with two smooth cuts and no water mocasin (cottonmouth) stood a chance, I saw one thicker than my wrist sliced in half just as cleanly as any bottle killer could have dreamed of performing .While they aren't glamorous or given much respect in some sword circles, I wouldnt leave a good sword in my tool box, Nor would feel like it would be as useful as when when I grab my trusty no name "knife" that cost me 15.00 at the survey supply place. I would take my machete any where and feel like I was at least prepared whatever I also would like to say though that I do have a passion for swords I just cant descide which itch to scratch frist.thanks for reading my rant. peace
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2007 8:57:05 GMT
Thanks for the firsthand account, mru. Coming from a knife background into swords a few years ago, I know what you mean. The machete is seen as sort of the sword's "ugly sister." They sure aren't as graceful looking or as "sexy," but a good machete is undoubtedly one of the most useful tools ever created. While the sword's zenith has long since passed, and it is now essentially a fondly remembered and respected weapon of the past (and quite justly so), the "ugly sister" continues to serve with distiction and to prove herself worldwide not only as an essential and irreplaceable tool, but also as a fierce weapon in her own right.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2007 12:21:59 GMT
What company is that kopis from? With a bit of work it might make a brilliant yatagan.
As for zombie hordes a shield and a light mace or a nightstick and a gorget so you can't get bitten in the throat.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2007 0:45:44 GMT
Blood, it's from Cold Steel, and yes I think it would too.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2008 3:55:16 GMT
I have the CS 18" Latin machete and the 18" Saex machete. They both work wonderfully, but the Saex is maybe 1.5 times thicker than the latin. The Saex is also much harder steel than the Latin, making it harder to sharpen., taking about 5 times as many passes for the same edge. I own a bunch of land in Texas and I clear out brush frequently. These definitely get a lot of work. I agree with Frodo up there; a machete is a respectable(is not pretty) weapon when used by anyone.
My only complaint is during particularly heavy chops, the Saex slides a tiny bit in the handle. Maybe it wasnt joined properly? Anyway, they are both great cutters and the most durable tools I've had the pleasure to use. The latin has stood up to years of fishing things out of fires and digging and heavy chopping.. Its even been used to whittle with. The Saex is much newer, but its getting the same treatment and its holding up well.
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Post by oos3thoo on Mar 24, 2008 6:23:03 GMT
I would never use a crow bar to puncture a skull. Although I can pry it out, it would waste time to unlodge it from zombie skulls.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2008 13:03:13 GMT
well kopis is on the list as well as there Latin most likely
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Post by salvatore on Mar 24, 2008 17:44:11 GMT
I was looking at the bowie, it looks great! I have enough money for one, but I am noty sure if I want to get it or not.
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Post by kidcasanova on Jun 25, 2008 8:35:44 GMT
Hey Surv, is that Ontario the shorter one? I'm looking at the 28" one and was wondering what you thought of yours so far. Thinking of getting from Bladematrix.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2008 23:09:35 GMT
Speaking of machetes, how 'bout this one from AC: www.atlantacutlery.com/atlantacutlery/detail.aspx?ID=1753. Definitely pricey for a machete ( ;D), but you do get a pretty decent copy of the rare and very expensive original and a nice steel scabbard (although, I'd like to know if it's lined with anything to protect the edge).
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2008 3:30:47 GMT
well personally i have just started to get into machetes and they are pretty awesome i was wondering about cold steel kopis ive seen the mini reviews but like how well would it work for bottles etc/light targets?
edit:what if you took off the black finish and perma blued the blade? i think that would look pretty cool and it still wouldn't rust just an idea
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2008 20:50:25 GMT
I'm about to order myself the cold steel kopis, and I plan on testing it on bottles and posting some vids.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2008 1:07:16 GMT
please do id love to get one
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2008 1:00:53 GMT
The order has been sent, just gotta wait for it to show up at the door. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2008 16:15:11 GMT
cool cant wait to see how it turns out one of the coolest looking machetes ive seen
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2008 3:25:10 GMT
Has anyone here noticed that Cold Steel has made a DVD set "The Fighting Machete"? I picked up a copy on a very expensive lark, and it is quite a bit of food for thought. The DVDs make some pretty impressive claims for the machete's capabilities. The tests done on the mesquite and the wooden shield speak for the machete's abilities in wood, but I think more standardized tests, such as those used for swords should be conducted. Maybe I need to dig the digital camera out of the moving box, practice my technique a week or so, and see what I can do.
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