GREAT 3 IN 1 BUG KNIFE/AXE/ MACHETE.. Great for Real use/Prepper backpack.
After seeing some real lufe youtube vudeos on its usage. I highly recommend it, after a minor modification to handle.
(Adelaide - Australia) got it on ebay special sale.
PROS:
. 3 in 1 save on buyung a axe+ machete + big knife.
. Natural weight makes it easy to swing down, as a axe etc.
. Good quality, thick blade,
. Sharp out if packet.
. Good price vs buying many other tools.
. Can fit in sime big camping bags, military pack, (keep it concealed).
. Big thick edge blade can be used to log hammer to help split wood etc.
. Plastic Sheath has water hole dranage, many ways to mount it (left or right) etc, well made n strong.
CONS:
. Heavy...(not lightweight)..
. Plastic handle end (cant be used to help hammer it at end, it will break),
. Grip ok, but from even a few minutes use, a little uncomfortable (grip shapes great), just textures on handle get a little uncomfortable after a 1/2 h use.
. Sheath is plastic, button that hold blade in place gets in way of velcro strap.
Fix for handle was on youtube (credit)
Just get some wilson ultra wrap (big W $10 for 3), rap it over handle (some if the texture goes through), (their a guild youtube video showing how to properly use the wrap).
Then i used medium size Ranger band (USA product) (purchased interstate), to help hole n waterproof the seal if the wrap on end of handle.
(you can always use it of your knife in emergency).
Some quick fast pics with changes to handle.
P. S i use some Blade Guard paste (USA), purchased locally.
It dies a good job protecting carbine steel blade.
(much better than the oil used by manufacturer.)
It took some time to get to me (due to virus) came on a Sunday.. But it did come..
Packed well, Good Seller.
Final conclusion.
At $110 it very good value for its design, esp if you dont buy other tools. (3 in 1), you still probably buy a smaller good knife to go with it. (carving with a big knife hard)
It smaller enough to hide/put in bsckpack, esp if you need a bug out back / camping bag..
Its too heavy for hicking etc.
Remember this item for real use, Not some cheap Chinese knick off blade.
Best investment in for your pack, save up n get it.
For me it a axe/small machete in one, ill still use a small/medium good knife too.
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