John Kaiser aka 3 River Blades. Indeed, Quality at its very finest.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brother!
@richardmacyczko15802 жыл бұрын
I have many knives and machetes. Some are low priced and some are very expensive. To all of the "snobs" that commented in the last video they don't know how to care and sharpen a machete. I've got a condor parang and I keep it sharp and I love it. Some people can't afford expensive equipment and thank you for showing and giving opinions on affordable as well as expensive equipment. Camping is for everyone.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments Richard and very well said! I show all ranges of machetes from cheap to affordable to expensive. We all camp and we all have different views on tools. Thanks for watching brother
@3riverblades2 жыл бұрын
ferrari of Machetes lol Love it. Enjoy it brother.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Oh man I'm enjoying it! Every time I use it I'm smiling from ear to ear!
@OnTheRiver662 жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful machete! A machinist in the company I worked for made beautiful knives, and he made the blades out of D2 steel, and now I know why!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. D2 is definitely some fantastic material! Thanks for watching
@brxtmp1062 жыл бұрын
Dave, Dave, Dave…I highly respect your judgement on all things bladed, however, this blade may well be the Ferrari of blades but the machete you custom made for yourself is the Lamborghini! It’s the first and only blade I’ve EVER lusted for! You and Nick continue to be one of my favorite YT channels!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The one I made is an absolute beast but in some cases, it's way too heavy to swing all day. But I'm glad you liked it so much and thanks for watching
@jongjoorhee9312 жыл бұрын
Hey, Pearson's. I am glad you like your new machete very much. You seemed to be very happy to see us for a few seconds there.(6:00~6:10, LOL) I will look around to see anyone imports the 3 River Blades where I live and will learn to sharpen convex ground blades. Enjoyed the presentation and thank you Pearson's.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Hello and I'm always happy to see y'all! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching Jongjoo
@DougShoeBushcraft2 жыл бұрын
Good morning Dave and Nick! I'm currently testing out an Ozark Trail machete because I'm poor and have no class. LOL I'm happy for you, though. Looks like a nice blade. Good friend you have.
@mikelgeren1492 жыл бұрын
I watch your video , good review , highly recommend ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@redsorgum2 жыл бұрын
Try the Ozark Trail folding saw, it’s cheap and a decent cutter. 😉✌️
@DougShoeBushcraft2 жыл бұрын
@@mikelgeren149 thank you so much
@DougShoeBushcraft2 жыл бұрын
@@redsorgum I will check it out. Thanks for the tip
@Basementbuds4202 жыл бұрын
Go to menards or lowes or home depot u can find a badass tramatina machete 1 of the best for less than 20
@alanrice392 жыл бұрын
Just catching up on videos, been busy. That’s a awesome machete. Appreciate the explanation of the D2 tool steel. Gonna check this one out. I’m looking forward to a follow up video on this machete. Thanks again Dave and Nick.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Always good to hear from you Alan. So far this D2 beast has been fantastic! Thanks for watching brother
@rebelyell27412 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a Chinese made 440 steel bolo/ kukri blend, 3/16 thick. Hollow grind. I bought from the Ft. Lauderdale Swap Shop 30 years ago for $50. It’s 18 inches of baddassery. Never chipped. Barely roles. Holds an edge as long as my 1095CV. But doesn’t get quite as sharp. That doesn’t matter because it a chopping beast. Since the day I bought it, I expected it to fail. Just break while batoning. But instead the top bevel chews through batons. Tip has never failed with lots of throwing , stabbing, being a stupid 25 year old.Now that I’ve sharpened it down about as far as I can over the years, I wish I had bought 2 for $80. The vendor had a second one. No brand name. It was marketed as a mall Ninja weapon when I bought it in 1993. But It’s really the perfect survival chopper with a great self defense/ offense tip. Ready for the long steep bevel to be sharpened. It has #440 stamped on the tang(deep) . But in 30 years it’s never had the tiniest spot of rust form. I even lost it at my campsite for over a month, no rust when I found it in it’s crappy original nylon sheath with no insert.I’ve beat on it relentlessly. Especially through my twenties. Mostly in the southern Everglades on mangrove , brush Oak, and palms.I have no idea what the steel really is. But it is a stainless, holds an edge a long time. Field sharpening isn’t bad. And it loves to be honed with a 1095CV rod. Ceramic really doesn’t do much. It’s outlived 3 sheaths. And the TPE style rubber handle has seen better days, but is still 96% sound. Just some damage to one corner of the butt split to lanyard brass tube. My 440C folders and fixed blades I bought in the late 80’s and early 90’s are still in use, and from what I’ve seen online new today, considered to be expensive knives now. Linen micarta, glass infused wood layered, Diamond wood,TPE, and G10 handles.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that! Amazing how some machetes just happened to get the perfect heat treatment and annealing. Blades like that are hard to come by. Take care and thanks for watching
@VictorGarciaR2 жыл бұрын
You know it is NEW machete when he has not attached anything to the sheath yet! That beauty needs a 5inch knife, like Batman and Robin!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Lol! You know me well! Thanks for watching Victor
@mikeboone44252 жыл бұрын
I agree spoil your self when ever, we have all earned it and at 79 now if not now when. Dangler sounds like the answer to what I see as a the only draw back to the blade . Happy trails
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike! I've already made a Dangler and added it to it.
@mikeboone44252 жыл бұрын
@@Reallybigmonkey1 all of the years I have been carrying a fixed blade I'm 78 now and have had a fixed blade on my hip since I was 12 years old or a small one in my pocket. My thinking is the belt strap at minimum should be even with the butt of the knife in my case they are all one inch above the butt and some even more . The S-P-53falcon piggy back has the biggest distance of 31/2 inches because of the length. Happy Trails stay safe .
@jeffcarter31392 жыл бұрын
Wow that is a sweet machete. My best blades are Ford's and Chevys but I'm proud of most all of them. I have the Condor Matt Graham original. The Kershaw camp 10. The CRKT Chance in hell plus a few others. I really like that 3 Rivers it is awesome. Take care and try to stay cool. Tennessee
@lext43742 жыл бұрын
That looks like a no nonsense cutting machine. Great video as always. Thanks.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Oh it's a beautiful chopping beast! Thanks for watching Lex
@OffgridVictory2 жыл бұрын
These knives 🔪 are probably the best things coming out of that wicked NYC. If this is a Ferrari machete, is the owner an Italian American 😂. Thanks Dave
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Lol! I have no idea if he's Italian but he's definitely highly skilled! Thanks for watching
@virginiacopeland1082 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up!!! Guess I'll have to be satisfied with the Toyota of knives. At 79 years, I'm too old for a knife like that! Clark
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Sometimes you need to say, I've got enough knives. Lol. I'm glad you liked the video and thanks for watching
@hiramhaji78132 жыл бұрын
Outstanding machete, on a side bar we all know that everybody has an opinion and everybody’s inundated with gear ,information, junk, and steel fairies as I call them. D2, is an underrated steel. The sweet spot is in the heat tree and there’s only been a few people that have mastered the heat treat for D2 steel. On the other side of that most people don’t know how to sharpen a knife much less a machete.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Very well said Hiram and I couldn't agree more!
@hardthunder99132 жыл бұрын
Thank Ya'll for another GREAT adventure Fun and educational on steel
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it!
@tamadrummer0012 жыл бұрын
That thing is throwing chips better than most hatchets/boys axes. It’s a very expensive piece of gear but for those that can afford it, they will have an absolute incredible tool that will serve them very very well. With that said, you say no sharpening, possibly stropping will be necessary for sure.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Oh yes, throws huge chunks! I'm hoping that edge will last and I'll only have to strop it. Time will tell. Thanks for watching Brian
@djmelchisedec62422 жыл бұрын
I want one, Great video thank you brother. God bless you and Nick.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks DJ, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too brother
@BraxxJuventa2 жыл бұрын
Now that's a very nice Machete Dave! Congratz on your purchase. 👍😁👍😁
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I haven't haven't stopped smiling ever since I got it!
@johnlenoir10232 жыл бұрын
I can't believe somebody would commence to leave in negative comments I don't understand people I love your videos I love the learning I love that machete it looks really nice
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thank you John! And I agree with you. I'm showing a machete here that not many get to see or hear about. Why not just watch and enjoy the view? Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching John!
@ks79892 жыл бұрын
Looks great and your endorsement validates its Functionality. Wow D2. I always thought that would get chipped in a machete but the maker used thick steel and that convex edge put a a lot of strength being that edge. Smart. Next please do a video on maintaining that convex edge while sharpening. Thanks for the demonstration.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! I believe that if the heat treatment and grind is perfect that as long as you don't hit any Rick's or metal that edge will never chip. Thanks for watching my friend
@tikkidaddy2 жыл бұрын
Yeah the heat treat is the key after the edge geometry especially with D2...a D2 blade is a fine tool if the guy doing the HT is on point😂
@1leg9562 жыл бұрын
I loved the way you described the different steal and what they can do bigmonkey great video as usual peace and love from 1 leg UK England.PS I gotta get me the Ferrari of machettes
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome my friend and I'm glad you liked it!
@nosaltiesandrooshere74882 жыл бұрын
Thank you David for uploading!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching my friend!
@daveedwards65672 жыл бұрын
Ñice video Dave hi nick keep them coming don't leave it to long for your next video thanks lads
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave! We are glad you liked it brother
@daveedwards65672 жыл бұрын
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Allways verry interesting and enjoyable thanks again
@dennisthurman81612 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave I will check into the brands you told me about,and if you don't put another video out by next weekend you have a great Father's day.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome Dennis and a Happy Fathers day to you too!
@alanwilliams58362 жыл бұрын
I won a 3 River Blades Kephart knife in a drawing several years (many years) ago. It's still my primary belt knife when I hit the woods.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Really? That's cool!
@mike_outdoors49182 жыл бұрын
In the UK we often compare the best quality to Rolls-Royce, and that can be considered the Rolls-Royce of machetes, awesome 👌 Thanks again Dave and take 👍 🙂
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Ah, sounds good to me! Rolls Royce is definitely an excellent auto! Thanks for watching Mike
@troymanning31502 жыл бұрын
Really nice machete! He has a really good channel as well. Thanks for the video guys!!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
We are glad you liked it Troy and thanks for watching!
@joevincer83372 жыл бұрын
That blade is beauty and the beast!!!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Very well said!
@michaelzimmerman89592 жыл бұрын
Awesome blade Dave, thanks for the video.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome Michael and I'm glad you liked it!
@koosh1382 жыл бұрын
The blade alone reminds me of some of the awesome goloks that I find online sometimes.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
There's some pretty amazing handmade blades online!
@ianmickelwright41362 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another exciting video Dave and Nick! Looks like a great machete.👍
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome Ian and I'm glad you liked it Brother
@JBreeze45982 жыл бұрын
Great point on the D2 Tool Steel stamping! And the camera mic picking up the mosquito as you fanned the one in your face, excellent! Thanks for sharing.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh! Man we absolutely hate them little bugs! Thanks for watching brother
@marianfrances49592 жыл бұрын
Everybody wants a Ferrari! LOL! Thanks Dave and Nick. That was awesome. 👍😎🇨🇦🤺
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! We are glad you liked it and thanks for watching Marian
@terryw.milburn85652 жыл бұрын
Wow, She Sure Ain't No Slouch ! Thanks Davey ! Hay Nick ! ATB T God Bless
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Hello Terry! Yep, no slouch at all. It's a chopping beast! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too
@savagepro90602 жыл бұрын
19:49 "bleeding edge technology" Big Monkey: me and this machete is gonna get to know each other very well! Machete, standing outside hospital: ?
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Man I hope not!
@pedroleal71182 жыл бұрын
That machette looks amazing! Great tool!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Oh man it's nice! Thanks for watching Pedro
@Airik1111bibles2 жыл бұрын
A convex grind is perfect for D2 steel . ..Usually if I see d2 on a scandi grind I won't buy it or recommend but on a saber grind and convex I would have zero worries.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Sounds good to me. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
@greyman71152 жыл бұрын
Keep the great videos coming! 👍
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you like the videos!
@FRARACEX2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and good tool. Greetings from Spain
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Francisco! And greetings to you from Georgia
@brushbum75082 жыл бұрын
I looked at this on his web site the other day, it sure LOOKS & PERFORMS ! Have a great weekend guys ! TAKE CARE..
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Oh it definitely performs better than I expected! You have a great weekend too and Thanks for watching my friend
@wayned58722 жыл бұрын
Its not only the metal its also the grind,Dave. Ive a 30" piece of 420hc with a single bevel that was machined in ..just waiting on me to make a handle for it😎
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Sounds great Wayne!
@MichaelR582 жыл бұрын
Great looking machete and review , good performer , thanks for sharing , God bless !
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael! I'm glad you liked it and may God bless you too brother
@DamianBloodstone2 жыл бұрын
Amazing machete. The most beautiful one I've ever seen. Thanks for the great vid.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it that much! It's definitely the nicest one I've ever owned.
@pacificbushcraftandfirecra63582 жыл бұрын
Damn Dave... that is a hell of a tool Sir! I definitely agree and see why you love it! It certainly has your back in a real life scenario. Thanks for sharing!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Lol, yes it is a beast! I love it. Thanks for watching brother
@bushcampcrafter21652 жыл бұрын
WOW, That thing is a BEAST. Built to deliver whatever it takes on. Thanks for sharing Dave.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
@@bushcampcrafter2165 Thanks for watching my friend!
@_flyingknives_89562 жыл бұрын
Thats a beautiful machete, thanks for the video
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome and thanks for watching!
@ruththinkingoutside.7072 жыл бұрын
Morning Dave! I’m going to find my coffee and then see what you’ve been up to here 🙂 Hope you and yours have been doing well my friend..
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Good morning Ruth! Enjoy the coffee and the video!
@chucksmith50022 жыл бұрын
That is a nice looking Machete thanks Dave for the Demonstration enjoyed it
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it Chuck and thanks for watching brother
@lanedexter63032 жыл бұрын
Wow. Surprisingly simple design, but so well executed!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lane!
@allen81802 жыл бұрын
One of the best jokes I have heard in a long time was the R2D2 joke. Thanks! I needed a smile! Also, I thought that Nick's tee shirt was very funny and I shared it with my family as my own. I need a win occasionally, too.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
We are glad you liked it Allen! I personally always have more fun when Nick is around. He's really got a zany sense of humor. Take care and thanks for watching brother
@joefrank71592 жыл бұрын
Great machete. Thanks for the video.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe, I'm glad you liked it
@jamesbruton36142 жыл бұрын
Love your videos ❤. R2-D2, lol Nick is as sharp as the machete lol!! Y’all keep up the good work 👍👍👍
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks James! Lol, man I never know what Nicks gonna say.
@pinkiewerewolf Жыл бұрын
I think I'm in love with that machete. 😍
@Reallybigmonkey1 Жыл бұрын
It's definitely a chopping beast!
@derekneumann2 жыл бұрын
She's a beauty, Clark! Thanks for the vids, Dave & Nick!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Lol! Good ole cousin Eddy. Thanks for watching Derek
@asmith78762 жыл бұрын
Looks like a beautiful piece!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@scottmurray86792 жыл бұрын
Nice looking but out of my Price range $ looked them up. Thanks for videos learn something with each one so keep them come ing Dave and Nick.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
It's not everyone's cup of tea but I figured y'all would enjoy seeing it. I'm glad you like the videos and thanks for watching Scott
@WessexBladesHandMadeKnives2 жыл бұрын
John Kaiser is a Legend.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
That's a great compliment, thanks!
@achimgeist51852 жыл бұрын
A real beast of a big chopping kinfe 👍The knife remindes me of the Bark River Bravo 3 (CPM 3V steel).
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I think I've seen that Bark River before
@malcolmtalks33232 жыл бұрын
That r2d2 comment was hilarious and perfect timing 😆
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Lol, Nick keeps me laughing. Thanks for watching Malcolm
@claudialsmith29962 жыл бұрын
Utilities are vipers and I love it.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Fresh-uc9vb2 жыл бұрын
Nice how you intro Nick. Great watching.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
@redsorgum2 жыл бұрын
What I want know is, can you make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with it? 😉😘🤣🤣🤣 That’s a good looking machete. I like how thick it is.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Brother it'll even turn a pile of peanuts into butter! Lol. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching
@EatCarbs2 жыл бұрын
Pretty nice blade. Thanks for the video brother
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching Brother Mark
@MonkeyMikeOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Wow thats a beautiful Machete!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Brother! Thanks for watching
@haroldcotten18402 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave, great machete
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Harold, I'm glad you liked it
@kylebrown65352 жыл бұрын
Dave I watch your videos in chronological order and I was only halfway through your previous machete comparison vid when I saw the thumbnail for this video and my first thought was the last thing this man needs to feed his blade addiction is another machete and then when I got a closer look at the machete I was like whoa I'm going to watch this video before I finished the previous one and I'm glad I did,if only for the fact that now you have helped me make my decision between getting D2 steel or Damascus steel for my next Katana.I can't justify that expense for machete although she is a beauty , and the only reason there are any Dodge or Ford people is because they simply can't afford a Lamborghini or Ferrari because if they were all the same price, yeah their would be no Dodge, Chrysler or Ford just the best of the best and clearly she's a beaut!So thanks for the info! And just to let you know I'm not really a mind reader,but I'm pretty sure at the end of your video when you asked Nick if there was anything he'd like to add I'm pretty sure what was going through his mind is where's mine LOL!👍
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the views and support Kyle! Ask you've seen for previous videos I'm a Dodge Ford Chevrolet kinda guy. I figure once in a lifetime why not jump into a Ferrari! I'm going to use it as long as I can. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
@kylebrown65352 жыл бұрын
@@Reallybigmonkey1 👍✌️👌
@garytrew27662 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave and Nick, great video. I really like the machete on here, that tool steel is awesome. Thanks guys for the code, think I'll head over and get something. Take care,till next time neighbor's.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Hello Gary! We are glad you liked it and thanks for watching brother
@RobBernhard2 жыл бұрын
The One Seven looks fantastic and the quality shows through and through. I thought the machete video was great and very informative. It's great to have so many choices so everyone can enjoy learning more about edged tools. Start inexpensive and learn with those, IMHO, and then make a choice to buy a more expensive blade once you've figured out what works best for you!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob and I'm glad you liked it. Very well said brother, start cheap, learn and move up from there. Thanks for watching
@rambo287792 жыл бұрын
Here is the d2 steel description : D2 steel is an air hardening, high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel. It has high wear and abrasion resistant properties. It is heat treatable and will offer a hardness in the range 55-62 HRC, and is machinable in the annealed condition.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info
@joevincer83372 жыл бұрын
Convex grind to zero is my favorite grind on big blades!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Mine too, that grind is so similar to an axe. Perfect for chopping tasks
@joevincer83372 жыл бұрын
@@Reallybigmonkey1 gonna have real good edge retention too on that convex grind, you have a real great life tool there brother 👍
@dryhumor73022 жыл бұрын
Good stuff! What a chunk of steel! Awesome video, as usual!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it my friend
@gerardvanengelen90012 жыл бұрын
Beautiful machete. Nice review 👍
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gerard, I'm glad you liked it
@royburris41262 жыл бұрын
Now thats a Machete and D2t make some of the best blades
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Thanks for watching Roy
@tyliful2 жыл бұрын
that's a beautiful machete. don't mind the haters. they probably don't know what the hell they are talking about. they probably never put these blades to good use. you have extensive real field usage on them.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tylor and very well said! I've definitely used resharpened and modified enough machetes to know what I like best in a blade. Thanks for watching brother
@joeltaylor28302 жыл бұрын
If it was made out of stainless steel, would it be the DeLorean of machetes? You can really see the quality in the symmetry, quality of the jimping and how even it is - the fit of the handle materials. Looks amazing. I'll definitely check them out when I've finished watching this.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Lol, I guess it would be a Delorean. Not telling how many hours was put into this blade. I can't find a single flaw anywhere! Thanks for watching Joel
@ebony57662 жыл бұрын
Very nice indeed! I love all your videos buddy, you have a way of making me feel like I'm right there with you enjoying the moment!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Fantastic to hear that my friend!
@daveedwards6567 Жыл бұрын
Lovely machete it does cut nice Dave keep up the videos mate and say hello to nick Thanks mate
@Reallybigmonkey1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave, I'm glad you liked it. It's a fantastic chopper so far!
@jenky10442 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave and Nick. Great show. I'm gonna have to try one of those out....(test drive). It looks great.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Sounds good to me! Thanks for watching
@opalprestonshirley17002 жыл бұрын
The 17 is a beautiful blade and a great chopper. Looking forward to more videos with the 17. You and Nick stay safe.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks, we are glad you liked it. Plenty more to come. Y'all take care and thanks for watching
@jamesellsworth96732 жыл бұрын
3 River Blades has an interesting site. A 10 percent discount can mean 'real money' saved! The photo gallery is well-done. Check out the 'shop' section and some Mosquito knives seem to be available now. (The Mosquito is a 3.5-inch blade and it is an EDC beauty!) TekLoks come in two sizes and there is a Moly lock available and well as a Kydex belt clip. They are on the 'accessories' list. Unfortunately, there is no company backstory on the site so I don't know which three rivers went into the name. We know the Hudson is one; the Mohawk must be another.
@3riverblades2 жыл бұрын
3 River Blades started in 2010 in a very small shop in NYC. The company was named after the three rivers that surround the city. Manhattan Island, which we locals just call “The CITY”, is bounded by the Hudson River to the west and the East River to the east. To the north, the Harlem River divides Manhattan Island from the Bronx and the mainland United States.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info James!
@jamesellsworth96732 жыл бұрын
@@3riverblades Thanks for the information! I had you in the wrong place.🙄
@AngryHBadger2 жыл бұрын
That grin before you intro'd the "Ferrari" of machetes.. I knew you were holding something good & I couldn't wait to see you make 'dem chips fly! I personally have an assortment of expensive & cheap machetes.. Some folk don't understand how the utility & purpose of all kinds of machetes to get the job done. I for one rocked a ww2 Australian army bolo for a decade before upgrading to something nice.. Had it sharpened, honed & cared for till it became a bit too ragged n bent out of shape. I spent a small fortune on some Condor blades then ended up favouring a cheaper cold steel sth African bolo because of how it cleared certain low hanging tree branches.. That being said, when you swing n miss or clip a rock or wire fence or whatever it doesn't matter if it cost $60 or $360.. you're going to be upset you're edge is cactus.. but if the blade wasn't that expensive to begin with.. you're less inclined to chuck a hissy fit over it.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Oh I haven't stopped grinning yet! I love all my machetes but this one is an absolute joy to swing. Thanks for your comments and thanks for watching my friend
@octobermoon92 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful blade, thanks so much for making this review! I checked out the website and there are many beautiful pieces there! I hope you, Nick, and the rest of your family are having a wonderful summer when you can.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome Bev and I'm glad you liked it! 3 River Blades is pretty amazing. His knives look like works of art but perform great! We are tolerating the heat, lol. Take care and thanks for watching
@DaveCollierCamping2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Dave
@DaveCollierCamping2 жыл бұрын
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Yes
@bradh742 жыл бұрын
Nifty Knife Dave! You and Nick looked like you enjoyed that. Maybe some of your friends Cowboy/Camp Coffee would complete the evening!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Cowboy coffee is always welcome! Thanks for watching Brad
@BaconNBeer2 жыл бұрын
The D in D2 stands for deep. The hardness goes through the steel so deep hardness.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Ah, thanks for the info
@kevinallen80722 жыл бұрын
Morning, thanks for your review of this knife. Awesome looking. It definitely is a beast.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Good morning Kevin and I'm glad you liked it Brother!
@dennisthurman81612 жыл бұрын
Nice chopping there fellas,and that one tree you was chopping on was really echoing through the woods, probably had every woodpecker out there shaking in his britches lol,trying to figure out who the big daddy of woodpeckers was.But nothing better than watching you two out in the wilderness chopping and setting up shelters.Im going to have to get me a machete,but it won't be a Ferrari, probably be something under @$50.00 just to get a hang of what I'm a doing lol.Great way to start the morning,I like the way you put em out early so us early birds have something to watch in the morning, besides the news which is so dang depressing.Ok guys have a great weekend and have a wonderful weekend as well,and good camera work there Nick and good chopping there Dad ,take care and we will be seeing you again .
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dennis, I'm glad you liked it. For an affordable machete look at Ontario, Tramontina Cold Steel or Marbles. I personally have stopped watching the news. None of it is ever any good. Have a great weekend and thanks for watching
@richschwartz80042 жыл бұрын
WOW!! That looks like an awesome tool and built to be used. I would almost bet that if you gave that a quick stropping at the end of a day it may never need to see a stone. Also thank you for getting us a discount. I can't wait to check out his website. Speaking of websites have you ever thought of having some type of store to sell stuff like coffee mugs, T-shirts, and the like with your logo. There are places that do that type of things for you and then you get a little off the top and that money could be used to find more content. Just something to think about. Thank you Dave and Nick. God bless and stay safe.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rich! I'm glad you liked it! For now the edge is so perfect I don't want to touch it. I had a guy lined up to do T shirts but he hasn't done anything yet. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too brother
@ronaldpaul37032 жыл бұрын
Morning Dave and Nick. Another good one as usual. Being retired I’m a Ford machete user myself. That 3 Rivers one seven is a beautiful machete. I understand why you called it a Ferrari you can get a good used Ferrari on Craig’s list for what the one seven costs hahaha! Like they say you get what you pay for. Standing by for the next one 👍👍
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Morning Ronald! Nothing wrong with cheaper machetes but once in a lifetime it's fun to be spoiled with something super high quality! Have a good weekend and thanks for watching brother
@bruceellis962 жыл бұрын
@@Reallybigmonkey1 you
@peterkinberger97412 жыл бұрын
Dave, there is no doubt that this is where a fine steel and excellent craftsmanship meld into one fine machete. I am still an old Beckerhead but find the Three Rivers Machete quite impressive as you have demonstrated. Anything that eats up hardwood with edge still intact and ready for more hardwood munching is right down my alley. I am a stickler for razor edge though, even on my axes and hatchets. It was nice watching Nick wailing away with the machete and repeatedly hitting the same spot without deviation. I guess that makes him a machete marksman. Many people hit everywhere but where they are aiming at. Thanks a whole lot for showing this Three Rivers Machete, maybe the manufacturer could be kind enough to send you some keeper knives to demonstrate. I would love to see some in your hands. I love 1095 ni-chrome steel that K-Bar and Becker uses. It is a high carbon steel but the steel is proprietary. 1095 can be found in various knives but most are inferior if they are from China.Precision tempering has much to do with how any steel holds up in my knuckleheaded opinion. Well at any rate, I pray that you and Nick are doing well and that God blesses you and the ones you love. Later. A friend always !
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter, I'm glad you liked it. I think you hit the nail on the head, precise tempering really means a lot on D2. I've got a Kabar kukri, Kabar Cutlass and a Kabar grass machete all in 1095. Is it their special 1095? I don't know. Thanks for watching Brother
@peterkinberger97412 жыл бұрын
@@Reallybigmonkey1 Yes it is their special 1095 Chro Van steel. I said ni-chrome in my note above by accident. Chrome Vanadium steel has long been used as a tough tool steel. Old wrenches were often made of Chrome Vanadium, in fact KBar has a really neat knife that is small but extremely practical that looks like a wrench handle. I don't have it in my collection but am going to get one. It just came out last year I believe. They also have something else you may be interested in, I have four of them, it is a survival fishing reel. You wind your line on it and clip it on the reel. The handle unscrews revealing a hollow handle where you can put floats, sinkers and hooks inside. Screw the handle back on, remove the reel clip and cast out your line. To retrieve , you just grab the line with one hand and with the other make a circular motion with the reel. There is also a hole on the end of the handle wherein you can put a loop of paracord to secure the entire assembly to your wrist. A great safety that prevents you from losing the whole thing. It will assist in bringing in heavy fighters. I love mine to death. I have three of the rigged with 4, 6 and 8lb. line and another I am rigging with 65lb. Spiderwire braided line. I want to see how well it catches in both fresh and saltwater environments. I love to carry 65lb. spiderwire in my pack because it has many uses beside fishing and I think you get 110 yards on a reel. In military training it can be used as a weapon , the garrote, primitive bow string, trapping, saw for plastic or nylon zipties, lashing, and so on. I really like 65lb. and up braided fishing line it is as indispensible as duct tape. You can even sew with it. I know you could think of a zillion things to do with it. Oh well, I apologize for this late reply. Thank you and may God bless you and those you love ! A friend always !
@hoodoobrown60672 жыл бұрын
Great machete, it's on the list.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Fantastic to hear that my friend!
@alanwilliams58362 жыл бұрын
That thing is a beast! For that price, it should be! I'm not a Ferrari kind of guy... I'm more a Dodge Ram Dude. I'll stick with my Terävä Skrama 240 as my chopping blade. Thanks for a look at this though! Your videos are always a pleasure.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Oh absolutely a beast! I figured every one would like to see it. I've also got Skrama 240 and I love it too. Thanks for watching Alan
@flashgordon28162 жыл бұрын
Finding I like convex grind for chopping as it doesn't seem to stick in cut as much but still has a good bite...Convex also seems smoother for baton splitting by not fighting the resistance of the wider wedge angle as much as with Scandi (depending on wood) Baton with Scandi DOES get that "pop" split = less striking with baton on dry "thready" wood...MY observations for THIS region ...Other's results & findings may vary ... :-) ...> Good description on use of tool steels for this application!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
I'd say your opinions and experience are correct! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching
@johnnyharperscoutstable53862 жыл бұрын
That’s a beautiful blade, love the handle. I do like the kydex sheith. That tech lock is super cool. Great to see you guys.🐸🍺🔪🔥
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks Johnny! We are glad you liked it brother
@survivalguyfyi57182 жыл бұрын
Kinda resembles a big Busse blade. Beautiful!!!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
It kinda does! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching
@survivalguyfyi57182 жыл бұрын
@@Reallybigmonkey1 ; You need your own show to teach Bear Grylls how it's done. Have you used the TOPS El Chete? I was kinda thinking that was about the best chopper but I think this one wins. I think the El Chete is a little cheaper though.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
@@survivalguyfyi5718 oh I'd love my own show! I haven't tried the El Chete yet but it is cheaper than this One Seven. This one is definitely a beast!
@ibmoosed2 жыл бұрын
What a beauty!
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Yes it is! Thanks for watching brother
@jenniferbauman48022 жыл бұрын
Oh ya that's a nice mashedy. Right there. Oh boy . Great video. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts. Oh no that cost a arm and leg. But real nice.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I figure Ferraris ain't cheap because they are good quality. I'm a cheapskate but a once in a lifetime splurge isn't too bad. Take care and thanks for watching Glenn!
@Owens_Racing2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been looking for the “right” machete. This maybe it. Now to watch the rest of video. Edit: This is one I’ll be watching for your feedback over the coming year.
@Reallybigmonkey12 жыл бұрын
Sounds great! I'll definitely be keeping everyone updated on how well it holds up.
@imhigh00132 жыл бұрын
He says: 'I'm getting old and fat..' Me says: 'Hold my beer.. ' 🍺 🍻