3 River Blades One Seven Machete

[@remraf72]

John Kaiser aka 3 River Blades. Indeed, Quality at its very finest.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely brother!

[@richardmacyczko1580]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@3riverblades]

ferrari of Machetes lol Love it. Enjoy it brother.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh man I'm enjoying it! Every time I use it I'm smiling from ear to ear!

[@OnTheRiver66]

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!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. D2 is definitely some fantastic material! Thanks for watching

[@brxtmp106]

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!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@jongjoorhee931]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello and I'm always happy to see y'all! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching Jongjoo

[@DougShoeBushcraft]

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.

[@mikelgeren149]

I watch your video , good review , highly recommend ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@redsorgum]

Try the Ozark Trail folding saw, it’s cheap and a decent cutter. 😉✌️

[@DougShoeBushcraft]

@@mikelgeren149 thank you so much

[@DougShoeBushcraft]

@@redsorgum I will check it out. Thanks for the tip

[@Basementbuds420]

Go to menards or lowes or home depot u can find a badass tramatina machete 1 of the best for less than 20

[@alanrice39]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Always good to hear from you Alan. So far this D2 beast has been fantastic! Thanks for watching brother

[@rebelyell2741]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@VictorGarciaR]

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!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! You know me well! Thanks for watching Victor

[@mikeboone4425]

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

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Mike! I've already made a Dangler and added it to it.

[@mikeboone4425]

@@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 .

[@jeffcarter3139]

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

[@lext4374]

That looks like a no nonsense cutting machine. Great video as always. Thanks.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh it's a beautiful chopping beast! Thanks for watching Lex

[@OffgridVictory]

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

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! I have no idea if he's Italian but he's definitely highly skilled! Thanks for watching

[@virginiacopeland108]

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

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sometimes you need to say, I've got enough knives. Lol. I'm glad you liked the video and thanks for watching

[@hiramhaji7813]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very well said Hiram and I couldn't agree more!

[@hardthunder9913]

Thank Ya'll for another GREAT adventure Fun and educational on steel

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it!

[@tamadrummer001]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@djmelchisedec6242]

I want one, Great video thank you brother. God bless you and Nick.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks DJ, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too brother

[@BraxxJuventa]

Now that's a very nice Machete Dave! Congratz on your purchase. 👍😁👍😁

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I haven't haven't stopped smiling ever since I got it!

[@johnlenoir1023]

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

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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!

[@ks7989]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@tikkidaddy]

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😂

[@1leg956]

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

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome my friend and I'm glad you liked it!

[@nosaltiesandrooshere7488]

Thank you David for uploading!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you for watching my friend!

[@daveedwards6567]

Ñice video Dave hi nick keep them coming don't leave it to long for your next video thanks lads

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Dave! We are glad you liked it brother

[@daveedwards6567]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Allways verry interesting and enjoyable thanks again

[@dennisthurman8161]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Dennis and a Happy Fathers day to you too!

[@alanwilliams5836]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Really? That's cool!

[@mike_outdoors4918]

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 👍 🙂

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ah, sounds good to me! Rolls Royce is definitely an excellent auto! Thanks for watching Mike

[@troymanning3150]

Really nice machete! He has a really good channel as well. Thanks for the video guys!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

We are glad you liked it Troy and thanks for watching!

[@joevincer8337]

That blade is beauty and the beast!!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very well said!

[@michaelzimmerman8959]

Awesome blade Dave, thanks for the video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Michael and I'm glad you liked it!

[@koosh138]

The blade alone reminds me of some of the awesome goloks that I find online sometimes.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

There's some pretty amazing handmade blades online!

[@ianmickelwright4136]

Thanks for another exciting video Dave and Nick! Looks like a great machete.👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Ian and I'm glad you liked it Brother

[@JBreeze4598]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Josh! Man we absolutely hate them little bugs! Thanks for watching brother

[@marianfrances4959]

Everybody wants a Ferrari! LOL! Thanks Dave and Nick. That was awesome. 👍😎🇨🇦🤺

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely! We are glad you liked it and thanks for watching Marian

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Wow, She Sure Ain't No Slouch ! Thanks Davey ! Hay Nick ! ATB T God Bless

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Terry! Yep, no slouch at all. It's a chopping beast! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too

[@savagepro9060]

19:49 "bleeding edge technology" Big Monkey: me and this machete is gonna get to know each other very well! Machete, standing outside hospital: ?

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Man I hope not!

[@pedroleal7118]

That machette looks amazing! Great tool!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh man it's nice! Thanks for watching Pedro

[@Airik1111bibles]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds good to me. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@greyman7115]

Keep the great videos coming! 👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you like the videos!

[@FRARACEX]

Beautiful and good tool. Greetings from Spain

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Francisco! And greetings to you from Georgia

[@brushbum7508]

I looked at this on his web site the other day, it sure LOOKS & PERFORMS ! Have a great weekend guys ! TAKE CARE..

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh it definitely performs better than I expected! You have a great weekend too and Thanks for watching my friend

[@wayned5872]

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😎

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds great Wayne!

[@MichaelR58]

Great looking machete and review , good performer , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Michael! I'm glad you liked it and may God bless you too brother

[@DamianBloodstone]

Amazing machete. The most beautiful one I've ever seen. Thanks for the great vid.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it that much! It's definitely the nicest one I've ever owned.

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

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!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, yes it is a beast! I love it. Thanks for watching brother

[@bushcampcrafter2165]

WOW, That thing is a BEAST. Built to deliver whatever it takes on. Thanks for sharing Dave.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@bushcampcrafter2165 Thanks for watching my friend!

[@_flyingknives_8956]

Thats a beautiful machete, thanks for the video

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and thanks for watching!

[@ruththinkingoutside.707]

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..

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good morning Ruth! Enjoy the coffee and the video!

[@chucksmith5002]

That is a nice looking Machete thanks Dave for the Demonstration enjoyed it

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it Chuck and thanks for watching brother

[@lanedexter6303]

Wow. Surprisingly simple design, but so well executed!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Lane!

[@allen8180]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@joefrank7159]

Great machete. Thanks for the video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Joe, I'm glad you liked it

[@jamesbruton3614]

Love your videos ❤. R2-D2, lol Nick is as sharp as the machete lol!! Y’all keep up the good work 👍👍👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks James! Lol, man I never know what Nicks gonna say.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

I think I'm in love with that machete. 😍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It's definitely a chopping beast!

[@derekneumann]

She's a beauty, Clark! Thanks for the vids, Dave & Nick!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! Good ole cousin Eddy. Thanks for watching Derek

[@asmith7876]

Looks like a beautiful piece!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks!

[@scottmurray8679]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@WessexBladesHandMadeKnives]

John Kaiser is a Legend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That's a great compliment, thanks!

[@achimgeist5185]

A real beast of a big chopping kinfe 👍The knife remindes me of the Bark River Bravo 3 (CPM 3V steel).

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely! I think I've seen that Bark River before

[@malcolmtalks3323]

That r2d2 comment was hilarious and perfect timing 😆

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, Nick keeps me laughing. Thanks for watching Malcolm

[@claudialsmith2996]

Utilities are vipers and I love it.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks

[@Fresh-uc9vb]

Nice how you intro Nick. Great watching.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[@redsorgum]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Brother it'll even turn a pile of peanuts into butter! Lol. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching

[@EatCarbs]

Pretty nice blade. Thanks for the video brother

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching Brother Mark

[@MonkeyMikeOutdoors]

Wow thats a beautiful Machete!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely Brother! Thanks for watching

[@haroldcotten1840]

Thanks Dave, great machete

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Harold, I'm glad you liked it

[@kylebrown6535]

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!👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@kylebrown6535]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 👍✌️👌

[@garytrew2766]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello Gary! We are glad you liked it and thanks for watching brother

[@RobBernhard]

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!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Rob and I'm glad you liked it. Very well said brother, start cheap, learn and move up from there. Thanks for watching

[@rambo28779]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the info

[@joevincer8337]

Convex grind to zero is my favorite grind on big blades!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Mine too, that grind is so similar to an axe. Perfect for chopping tasks

[@joevincer8337]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 gonna have real good edge retention too on that convex grind, you have a real great life tool there brother 👍

[@dryhumor7302]

Good stuff! What a chunk of steel! Awesome video, as usual!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it my friend

[@gerardvanengelen9001]

Beautiful machete. Nice review 👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Gerard, I'm glad you liked it

[@royburris4126]

Now thats a Machete and D2t make some of the best blades

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching Roy

[@tyliful]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@joeltaylor2830]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@ebony5766]

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!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that my friend!

[@daveedwards6567]

Lovely machete it does cut nice Dave keep up the videos mate and say hello to nick Thanks mate

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Dave, I'm glad you liked it. It's a fantastic chopper so far!

[@jenky1044]

Thank you Dave and Nick. Great show. I'm gonna have to try one of those out....(test drive). It looks great.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds good to me! Thanks for watching

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

The 17 is a beautiful blade and a great chopper. Looking forward to more videos with the 17. You and Nick stay safe.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, we are glad you liked it. Plenty more to come. Y'all take care and thanks for watching

[@jamesellsworth9673]

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.

[@3riverblades]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the info James!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

@@3riverblades Thanks for the information! I had you in the wrong place.🙄

[@AngryHBadger]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@octobermoon9]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Awesome video

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it Dave

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Yes

[@bradh74]

Nifty Knife Dave! You and Nick looked like you enjoyed that. Maybe some of your friends Cowboy/Camp Coffee would complete the evening!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Cowboy coffee is always welcome! Thanks for watching Brad

[@BaconNBeer]

The D in D2 stands for deep. The hardness goes through the steel so deep hardness.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ah, thanks for the info

[@kevinallen8072]

Morning, thanks for your review of this knife. Awesome looking. It definitely is a beast.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good morning Kevin and I'm glad you liked it Brother!

[@dennisthurman8161]

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 .

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@richschwartz8004]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@ronaldpaul3703]

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 👍👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@bruceellis96]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 you

[@peterkinberger9741]

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 !

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@peterkinberger9741]

@@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 !

[@hoodoobrown6067]

Great machete, it's on the list.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that my friend!

[@alanwilliams5836]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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

[@flashgordon2816]

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!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'd say your opinions and experience are correct! Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@johnnyharperscoutstable5386]

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.🐸🍺🔪🔥

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Johnny! We are glad you liked it brother

[@survivalguyfyi5718]

Kinda resembles a big Busse blade. Beautiful!!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It kinda does! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching

[@survivalguyfyi5718]

@@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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@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!

[@ibmoosed]

What a beauty!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes it is! Thanks for watching brother

[@jenniferbauman4802]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

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_Racing]

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.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds great! I'll definitely be keeping everyone updated on how well it holds up.

[@imhigh0013]

He says: 'I'm getting old and fat..' Me says: 'Hold my beer.. ' 🍺 🍻

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol!