I just got one of these machetes, and for under $20 it's a great blade, but the handle is truly horrible. As we speak, I'm arranging a play date with my belt sander. Thank you for the inspiration!
The "Jungle Axe"! Love mine. I use "Stick Handler" brand hockey handle tape to wrap my handles. Good stuff and only 8 bucks/shipped. Try it if you get the chance. It's breathable and residue free. I think you'll really like it especially in a hot humid climate.
shovelhead8 simple and I believe most people have the tools to accomplish this modification. A lot of people have belt Sanders just for Home Improvement so easy to come by. Mahalo brah
Nice work. I am glad you discussed PPE when grinding. Do you need the palm swell on both sides? Are you using the machete with both hands? Wearing gloves while using a machete works, too, for any large knife or hand tool. Customizing your equipment helps, a lot, but the gloves give you some well needed protection.
Why don't the people who run the Ontario Knife Company listen to the numerous complaints about the ratshit handle and fix the problem? It's a really great machete except for the dumb handle. The first thing I did when I bought mine was to drill off the handle and attach two thin slabs of Fiddleback Maple. I can now use it all day without discomfort. C'mon Ontario, smarten up!
paulie 4x Ontario 18-inch machete or Tramontina 18-inch machete. I like both and both would serve as a great camp survival Homestead machete. Mahalo for watching
sunshine sunshine check my adventure playlist. Beach, lava, jungle and more. I'm Tarzan's older more mature brother LOL no seriously Puna kids grow up Wild like with no water or electricity Wild in the jungle we are all in our own way a Tarzan at heart. Mahalo!!
Sorry for the negative review, but I couldn't finishing watching after he turned on the belt sander trying to shape the grip. There are way better ways to remove material that are safer and produce better results on something by hand. Faster is not always better.
Say Heah Gabie, I was just thinking, It might be a selling ploy. Once tgey go back making the original Jess-X, everybody will bust tge door to uy a revised version, you think ?.,,. p
I just got one of these machetes, and for under $20 it's a great blade, but the handle is truly horrible. As we speak, I'm arranging a play date with my belt sander. Thank you for the inspiration!
The "Jungle Axe"! Love mine.
I use "Stick Handler" brand hockey handle tape to wrap my handles.
Good stuff and only 8 bucks/shipped. Try it if you get the chance. It's breathable
and residue free. I think you'll really like it especially in a hot humid climate.
Yankee I'll have to check that out always looking for an upgrade. Mahalo
It remains very grippy and seals unto itself, like a good rifle wrap. :)
Aloha
Good video! Love seeing how. Others use and modify their machetes. Also PVC sheaths are cheap, durable and easy for anyone to make.
Larry Koziol I'm going to use PVC just like kydex. Heat and a press. Mahalo for stopping by
Good budget mods. I am looking forward to the sheath making video. Thank you for the how-to, Gabe
shovelhead8 simple and I believe most people have the tools to accomplish this modification. A lot of people have belt Sanders just for Home Improvement so easy to come by. Mahalo brah
your channel is gonna blow up soon man, good stuff
Great vid, a good shaped handle is so important. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
J Brouwer Mahalo for watching
I had no problems with my handle other than plastic is slippery, solution was Wilson's tennis grip tape. One bad ass machete
Nice work. I am glad you discussed PPE when grinding. Do you need the palm swell on both sides? Are you using the machete with both hands?
Wearing gloves while using a machete works, too, for any large knife or hand tool. Customizing your equipment helps, a lot, but the gloves give you some well needed protection.
Did you ever make the video on the sheath? I looked through your videos and couldn’t find it.
You are living in a beautiful place. Greetings from Italy. :)
Serialkindler Z Hawaii is one of da best spot to live. Mahalo for watching
Why don't the people who run the Ontario Knife Company listen to the numerous complaints about the ratshit handle and fix the problem? It's a really great machete except for the dumb handle. The first thing I did when I bought mine was to drill off the handle and attach two thin slabs of Fiddleback Maple. I can now use it all day without discomfort. C'mon Ontario, smarten up!
right
I made steel for ontario.
So hard was it to fine tune the handle? .
I would give the handle a polish after modifying.
Do you have a review on this machete?
Jean-Baptiste Cardamone in the description box there's a link to my review of this machete. Mahalo for watching
H.I.S Survival Mahalo to you
Nice work.
Brenden Bell shooooots brah mahalo
Is your Hawaii flag patch upside down? If so, why? Curious is all
Great Vid ! Mine Is From 1945 It Slices & Dices and Flips Hamburgers .
alan j Hornung its an awesome machete. Much Mahalo brah!!
they say in Puna...you don't lose your girlfriend , you lose your turn! it's rippin season and watch out for those staff infections!
Good video. Interesting.
Yolanda Reyes Mahalo for watching
Say Heah, Gave, Which one is your Fav. Machete, and which one do you go to.,,.
paulie 4x Ontario 18-inch machete or Tramontina 18-inch machete. I like both and both would serve as a great camp survival Homestead machete. Mahalo for watching
Thanx, Gave and Mahalo for the reply.,,.
gotta love those coky frogs!
great job
Arkansas Bushcraft Mahalo brah
I like my handles just like women, CURVY!
Live Free Or Die oh yea
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nice contour. thanks for the link.
Wrapped mine with hockey tape
make more videos of scenery ..n trees. where is tarzan....lol
sunshine sunshine check my adventure playlist. Beach, lava, jungle and more. I'm Tarzan's older more mature brother LOL no seriously Puna kids grow up Wild like with no water or electricity Wild in the jungle we are all in our own way a Tarzan at heart. Mahalo!!
Say Heah Gabie, O. K. C 18" Machete or Tram on Tina ?.,,. p
Sorry for the negative review, but I couldn't finishing watching after he turned on the belt sander trying to shape the grip. There are way better ways to remove material that are safer and produce better results on something by hand. Faster is not always better.
Say Heah Gabie, I was just thinking, It might be a selling ploy. Once tgey go back making the original Jess-X, everybody will bust tge door to uy a revised version, you think ?.,,. p
1st comment (:
Rhys Tucker shooooots