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The Handle Swell: Why is it shaped like that?

The Handle Swell: Why is it shaped like that?

Whythe funky handle shape? Handle swells exist on all kinds and sized of blades across the world... learn why!

The Handle Swell: Why is it shaped like that?

Whythe funky handle shape? Handle swells exist on all kinds and sized of blades across the world... learn why!

Hidden Tang Blades: What's the difference?

Hidden Tang Blades: What's the difference?

Construction, advantages and trade-offs, and examples of hidden tang blades

Hidden Tang Blades: What's the difference?

Construction, advantages and trade-offs, and examples of hidden tang blades

Science! How Machete Blades are Shaped and Hardened

Science! How Machete Blades are Shaped and Hard...

Annealing and Tempering are used to adjust the properties of steel. Learn how they're for machete blades!

Science! How Machete Blades are Shaped and Hard...

Annealing and Tempering are used to adjust the properties of steel. Learn how they're for machete blades!

General Parang Safety

General Parang Safety

Some quick notes on safe machete use!

General Parang Safety

Some quick notes on safe machete use!

What is HDPE? Why is it used for handles?

What is HDPE? Why is it used for handles?

What is HDPE, how is made, and why are our handles made from it? Learn the basics and why we chose it here!

What is HDPE? Why is it used for handles?

What is HDPE, how is made, and why are our handles made from it? Learn the basics and why we chose it here!

The Humble Bush Pot

The Humble Bush Pot

a quick post about how I use my bushpot and what other items make it a stellar kit in the woods

The Humble Bush Pot

a quick post about how I use my bushpot and what other items make it a stellar kit in the woods