Frost Bushmaster..?

Shanghai McCoy · Nov 4, 2013

OK, the SMKW catalog arrived and was promptly put on top of the tank for reading material. So, looking at the 'new" Frost machetes page the Bushmaster III catches my eye. Looks kinda cool but has anyone (Sam..) swung,chopped,sliced or diced with one yet?

hso · Nov 4, 2013

Don't spend any money on any Frost product.

If given one, sell it before using it and get something usable.

This isn't a machete, per se, but a big knife that weighs a lot more.

Shanghai McCoy · Nov 4, 2013

10-4 hso,
That's sort of what I figured...
Thanks

hso · Nov 4, 2013

Don't let that stop you from getting it. At only $30 you could run a review and we could all see how it performed.

Sam Cade · Nov 4, 2013

Shanghai McCoy said:
So, looking at the 'new" Frost machetes page the Bushmaster III catches my eye. Looks kinda cool but has anyone (Sam..) swung,chopped,sliced or diced with one yet?

This thing?

Finger groves are a bad thing on any hard use chopping knife.

As for the blade...well, hso offers much wisdom when he advises you to not purchase Frost Cutlery since a botched heat treat or inadequate materials in a knife/chopper this size can be actively dangerous to the user.

Sam Cade · Nov 4, 2013

hso said:
At only $30 you could run a review and we could all see how it performed.

After donning full face mask, welding jacket, gloves and making sure that there is gas in the car of course.

Or he could buy 4 base model imacasas or one poly handled OKC with sheath and really have something useful.

hso · Nov 4, 2013

That welding jacket better have kydex panels in it. Everyone's seen this, right?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKInefbBljU

Sam Cade · Nov 4, 2013

Every time I see that I marvel at how lucky that guy is.

hso · Nov 4, 2013

I knew those boys since the whole thing started here in Kvile.

Shanghai McCoy · Nov 4, 2013

No Sam, it's the one with the "old school" wood (pallet?) handle. No notches or grooves on the back of the blade or handle.
I pitched the catalog to remove any and all temptation... :scrutiny:

Must ... resist... buying... stuff... :uhoh:

Sam Cade · Nov 4, 2013

This 'un?

Well, at least it wouldn't give you a blister before it blows up in your face.

Shanghai McCoy said:
Must ... resist... buying... stuff...

Resistance is futile.

Besides, you only live once....unless you are a Hindu. Or Buddhist.Or Jain.

Mosey on over to SMKW and buy a great machete for $10 or less and get to chopping.

http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerc...ru-Spec®+18"+Survival+Machete/ANS5736000.html

hso · Nov 4, 2013

$5 for the Condor 22"
http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerce/products/Condor+Tool+&+Knife/22"+Machete/IMC504149.html

Sam Cade · Nov 4, 2013

hso said:
$5 for the Condor 22"

It's been out of stock for a while.

Catalog error too. It's an Imacasa "Colin" pattern.

Shanghai McCoy · Nov 5, 2013

Sam,
My wife says "You are not helping."

Sam Cade · Nov 5, 2013

Hey, Im encouraging you to spend less money.

Shanghai McCoy · Nov 5, 2013

Sam Cade said:
Hey, Im encouraging you to spend less money.

OK, I'll try that in my defense when I get home... :scrutiny:

hso · Nov 5, 2013

And on something that is usable instead of cool looking!

Outlaw Man · Nov 6, 2013

That welding jacket better have kydex panels in it. Everyone's seen this, right?

I've always marveled at how the other guy jumps in like nothing happened. Almost like they expected it.

I'd probably recommend duct taping handles onto a lawn mower blade before I recommended some of those "Saturday night special" blades.

That Tru-Spec is a great deal. I'm one of the last people who should have a machete in his hands, though...

hso · Nov 6, 2013

At least you know that... :evil:

Black Butte · Nov 6, 2013

How about this as a safer alternative:

Sam Cade · Nov 6, 2013

...and it is only $315.00.

:scrutiny:

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