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kronckew · 15th July 2008, 01:57 PM

well. it's arrived

unmarked 55cm blade, 2mm thick, 10 cm grip, 5cm wide where blade enters grip, 2.5cm wide where tip curvature starts. tang is 3in. long x 1in. wide approx. fitted to a slot in the stag grip & curved to match. held by two steel rivets. blade is light feeling and flexible, possibly made from an old saw? i can see a homesteader recycling from on hand stuff and hanging it near the door for night visitors. feels very machete-like but the taper makes the point less heavy and it feels lighter.

here it is as arrived

off for a quick clean and oiling then adding to the pile.

15th July 2008, 01:57 PM	#7
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,154	well. it's arrived unmarked 55cm blade, 2mm thick, 10 cm grip, 5cm wide where blade enters grip, 2.5cm wide where tip curvature starts. tang is 3in. long x 1in. wide approx. fitted to a slot in the stag grip & curved to match. held by two steel rivets. blade is light feeling and flexible, possibly made from an old saw? i can see a homesteader recycling from on hand stuff and hanging it near the door for night visitors. feels very machete-like but the taper makes the point less heavy and it feels lighter. here it is as arrived off for a quick clean and oiling then adding to the pile.