British Army Golok | Best Damn Camp Tool Ever.

[@darnstewart]

The Bushcraft Store in the UK sells the Martingale full length one for £40.00. It's not the army issue one but it is made by the company that supplies the army and has the crocodile emblem on it. They will post to the US. The handle is German beechwood.

[@robthompson1399]

I got one from them for £20. It was so great that I bought two more, one for a friend, and one as a blade blank ! I use mine all the time at work (tree surgeon) and on scouting trips. It'll cleave through a 7" sycamore pole in 4 cuts. I sharpened the spine with a file, and made a sheath out of guttering downpipe (ghetto kydex). Its a soft steel, easy to sharpen. I think its that way for ease of field sharpening. My two have a full skandi grind, they came that way and only needed a little tidy up. I keep them shaving sharp.

[@patricktracey7424]

I have a 1943 Army british forces golok which i was issued with in 1972 during my service with the Royal Marines for jungle training. the arrow on the side of your golok is not the British forces one its completely different. the brit marking is just the arrowhead all i have on my golok is the arrow and the date it was made. It came with the 58 pattern webbing sheath. when we worked in the jungle we tended to change the hand grip as the normal one gave you blisters when you used it hard cutting a track, we changed it to a longer thicker more hand sculptured, like the local parangs, when i came back to the uk i changed the hand grip back and used it in europe deployments and in northern norway, we used to fit a whetstone to the sheath.

[@petertanczos6192]

There’s a difference between the Golok British Army Machete (Martindale no. 2) 33cm blade and the Martindale British Army Machete (26cm blade)issued in the 80s/90s which I think this one started out as. There’s also the Martindale Paratrooper Machete with the 25.5cm blade. It was more expensive because of the tapered grind (4mm at the handle down to 3mm at the tip) The other blades are 5mm (approx) thick all the way through. They’re tempered soft and will roll an edge rather than chip out. They really suit a convex edge, but some will have difficulty keeping that kind of edge sharp. The nice thing about the convex is you can smoothly vary the edge angle for the different tasks (more acute towards the handle for whittling/feathersticks and wider for the choppy section towards the tip).

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Great info, thanks for adding to the discussion, l am not surprised that these great tools seem to have a bit of a cult following.

[@hammyh1165]

Thanks for the explanation, always wondered what the one I have is , now I know it's the paratrooper model. Mine is stamped 1987. I also have a couple of the shorter newer 90's one's, but they're definitely not as handy.

[@TheAardvark42]

I've had one of these machetes for 20+ years. It is my 'go to' chopper that I prefer to my camping axe. I have worked it hard for all of those years and it chops as well now as it did then. A great tool, thank you for sharing this video.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

No problem, and thank you for watching ✌️🇺🇸

[@roverboat2503]

We used Goloks when I was in the British Army in Belize. They were definitely longer than the one you have there and the tips were like a giant lambs foot knife.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Yeah this one has been reprofiled

[@davidparry7006]

The web sheath is the 1958 pattern, with a 1944 pattern clip at the top. Commonly referred to as the 'Broad Arrow' or 'Crow's Foot', a pheon is a common heraldic symbol that depicts an arrowhead and has been a long standing British military ownership mark. How ever the numbers normally consist of NSN of 13 digits. Not sure what your number is. A company called Ewell also made the golok. Early machete’s have crocodile markings and date of manufacture. Hope this helps.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Very helpful and interesting info, thanks for taking the time to post and watch the video.

[@brokeandtired]

@@marshfootoutdoors I used to have a Golok in the British Air Cadets in the early 90's when I was 12. Yeah they were meant for cutting thin branches and splitting thin branches for survival use...hence why they were overbuilt. And they were intended as a partner to the standard survival bayonet. With a LOT of effort you could even cut down small trees with them. They are almost an axe in the shape of a machete.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Yes, definitely can cut down small trees, l have done it

[@Seph-mi7cg]

I have a 1964 stamped Elwell Golok, with an Ash handle. Was origionally issued to a Royal Green Jackets Private. Currently in the process of restoring it to former glory. It was a well used piece of kit 👍

[@ManInTheWoods76]

This guy absolutely is in love with the machete. I'm the same way with a few knives. Bro, you're selling a product hard, but it's rare!! Loved it!

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Lol 🤷‍♂️

[@FKnivesCustomBladesAndHandles]

100% agree I just got one after years of wanting one and it is absolutely STUNNING in person

[@evilmac9623]

My grandfather bought a pop up camper in the 90s and it had a Joseph Beal and Sons bolo in one of the compartments. I personally think they are one of the best manchettes I have used. I compare everything new I touch to it. The brits seemed to have mastered that nice sweet spot between knife and manchette back then. Robust is what I would use to describe it as well. I never really cared for the longer manchettes myself but I am nor really in a jungle.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

I’ve never heard of that maker of knife, I’ll have to look them up, thanks for sharing your story ✌️🇺🇸

[@allkindsofoutdooractivities]

Very nice tool. This becomes a big knife with the end ground down the way it is

[@COLINSCARBOROUGH]

Carried one in Belize. Known as a 'tree beater'. Once the grind is adjusted, not a bad tool but the handle needs sanding as well or you very quickly get blisters. Still got an original for garden work.

[@TheWtfnonamez]

Agreed. (I own a real Martindale and a cheap stainless copy that I use for gardening) Sadly however, under the new incoming knife regulations these might be getting banned in the UK. There have been some gang fights in the UK and now the government has decided it basically wants to ban machetes, and any knife that could be perceived as "menacing". I am not sure that the UK knife community realises how serious the situation is at the moment. If all the proposed laws pass, the Police will also have the power to seize and destroy ANY knife (including a legal knives like kitchen knives) if they "suspect" it might used in a crime at some point in the future.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Sadly idiots in America think that we should follow the “UK model”…. it’s getting dumber here by the day…

[@brownwarrior6867]

We had a saying in the British Army that you applied to equipment that was up to the job and wouldn’t break after heavy use. Squaddie Proof Ie If a soldier can’t destroy it using it for the purpose it was made for then it it’s definitely a solid piece of equipment. An ex Sapper of the Royal Engineers.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Haha, rgr that ✌️🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@davew5583]

I reckon if that had the point broke before modding it would have stayed longer. I have the feeling it was shortened and reshaped to make for a better digging tool, while keeping its functionality.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Very well could be, l guess it’s a secret only the knife knows.

[@williammorris7390]

Condor amalgam is brilliant, original golok and no. 2 golok are also amazing. I have three goloks and they’re damn near invincible. I also have the Condor Amalgam and feels like a sophisticated machete lmao. Here in the UK the goloks are rather cheap tbh. All british army ground vehicles would have one in their tool box i believe, alongside the “MOD survival knife”.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

The Amalgam is still on my list to get.

[@paganoutdoors3193]

I love my golok, as someone has pointed out elsewhere, I also got mine from the bushcraft store, the canvas sheath comes with a sml pocket that has a sml metal file than comes with it too, these are a brilliant tool, from brush clearing, chopping, I've even used mine as a draw knife, the only mid I've done is put hockey tape on the handle, provides more grip for me, a indestructible bit of kit, cheers craig

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Cheers mate, I love mine, it’s a little workhorse even in its modified state. ✌️🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@G58]

I’ve use mine from military surplus in the mid 1990s, and is a genuine ex British Army issue model marked: 120-9242 /|\ 1987 I also use it as a drawknife occasionally, though I have three very old actual drawknives. My favourite is by Thomas Lilicrap! The paracord lanyard is kept to a loop of about 9”, which is twisted a couple of times in used. My only other midification (Allo Allo) is a bit of duct tape, due to the handle splitting along the rivet line after hitting something very hard! Seem to recall that I injured my wrist too. Great tools aren’t they?

[@roverboat2503]

Martindale still make them and in UK they cost between £25 and £40 depending on their sheath and whether or not you want the sharpening file too.

[@stephensmith4480]

Very interesting my friend. If it is a Martindale, then the handles are all made of German Beech, a wood which is still used today in the manufacture of high end Drum Kits. Another Blade that is also very collectible is called the Smatchet and it was used by both British and American troops during WW2.

[@rahjah6958]

“We used to cut the stitching away near the bottom of the scabbard, there’s a line of stitching there, and create a small pocket where you could fit a sharpening stone. “ I saw this in the comments watching another vid from “rifleman Moore” on KZbin about the machete and thought you’d like to know as you mentioned it. Hope you see this 😂

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Ha! Nice, thanks!! ✌️🇺🇸

[@rahjah6958]

@@marshfootoutdoors no worries lol happy to help 👍

[@A14b19]

That profile up front is for diggin up cutting fresh bamboo roots in the ground by pushing in to ground and lifting . Female parang in fillapieen have this profile

[@stevewhite6861]

I have two of those goloks, one was mine when I was a serving soldier in the British Army the other was my brothers when he was in the TA, I also have a Parang given to me by an Eban tracker when I was in Malaya and I also have a Kukri given to me by the Gurkhas I served with at the same time.

[@AlexanderSamarth]

It reminds me of the Tops .170 machete, which is 1095 carbon steel and a hair thicker. But the length is similar to the original Golok before it got trimmed. The positive review makes me want to pull the trigger on the tops even more. It looks even more sturdy, and the handle is much superior, and I think the steel is as well.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Right on!!

[@christophermarshall5015]

i was issued one in belize the first thing i was told was "drop that bag of xxxx, and get a machete from the locals" we called it a tree beater you hit something once with it great ,then it was just an iron bar glad you all like it but it never worked for any one i knew in the army

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Lmao ✌️🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@rahjah6958]

12:59 you could sand the spine down slightly to create corners that should allow for sparks happen

[@marshfootoutdoors]

I have considered it

[@MG99673]

I bought a 13 inch + sheath + file though not army surplus...I wasn't looking for this but it will come in very handy for a whole bunch of different projects. Much appreciated, I can't wait to try it out.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Awesome! Hope it works out well for you ✌️🇺🇸

[@iManMe23]

This same machete is readily available on UK websites for around £20-£30. I have the exact same one.

[@davewallace5008]

Mine has a crocodile stamped in it. Is very sharp and solid, has taken a beating over the years but still looks like new.

[@DoloresVillatoro-ho5jg]

The handle is German Beechwood. That modified Golok looks decent but $70 is too much. I know a surplus store that sells them brand new for $50. I decided to get a British MoD knife which can do it all.

[@benmiller5303]

Machetes were also made by Samuel Kitchin. I had a 1917 issue one, which was heavy and good steel, great for laying hedges. Those issued to the Sp Coy platoons were from 1943, and about third of the weight, still by S Kitchin, but much more flexible, and only good for light stuff. The trademark on them was a snake.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Thanks for the info!

[@markgabrich4788]

The reprofile makes it look like a great big spey blade! Very unique and I like it a lot!

[@eb4661]

You should definitely take a go on the Norwegian Sami knife, the only private weapon(tool) officially accepted to be carried when uniformed for field/war. (It is a thick-bladed heavy, short machete - a no-nonsens survival tool.)

[@marshfootoutdoors]

I will check it out, thanks!

[@tomturbuckle0076]

These goloks kinda remind me of a froe just with an inline handle. Just something special about these older knives that just know how to do the job.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Absolutely ✌️🇺🇸

[@StephenButlerOne]

Pusser arrow, all UK military kit for about 100 years had that mark, at least into the 2000s. I'm not sure today.

[@behindthespotlight7983]

Hey! You’re wearing my shirt!

[@marshfootoutdoors]

How can it be yours if I’m wearing it?

[@canadafree2087]

The arrow means military issue. Early Canada also used the arrow. At $7 I would not blink twice. However, if paying a good amount of money you want the made in England Martindales as the new ones are just registered in England. You can get a modern nylon military issue sheath for this (In OD and DPM) for about $7 Canadian from a company in Finland. I own an English Martindale bolo that is thicker than my Trimontina bolo (and that Tri is thicker than modern Tri). Older is better in many case with machetes.

[@tonyjedioftheforest1364]

The real ones would be made by Martindale in Sheffield with a crocodile stamped on the blade and would have an arrow head and date also. Still available new through Heinnie Haynes in the UK. Condor do a copy and call it an Australian army machete.

[@TheDavewatts]

The original one's were made in the Midlands Birmingham in the crocodile factory but the new one's are made with British steel and shipped out to Thailand to be shaped and ground, that's why there not as good as the older models, there only registered in England unfortunately. Not bad for a chopper around camp but no good for the jungle, most experienced squaddies would ditch them and quickly purchase a locally made parang.

[@joncawte6150]

The 1993 is the date of manufacture, and the other 6 numbers are part of the NSN. The full Nsn was often abbreviated. Other than it being shortened, I would say, it has also been reprofiled towards the handle. The sweep of the blade is too rounded/concaved for it not to have been ( mine is much less concaved and I can guarantee mine is original) also 'originals' are sharp to the hilt and you wouldn't really like to place too much pressure on it with your fingers. The sheath is 58 pattern, and these were just about still being issued in 93 and shortly after were replaced with 95 pattern sheafs made of Cordura, which have a carry/shoulder strap as well as a press stud belt loop.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

It’s definitely been modified.

[@riculfriculfson7243]

I learnt survival from a legendary Royal Green Jacket Light Infantryman by the name of Sgt. Maj. 'Spanner' Manley. His survival knife was one of these, made for him Indonesian natives from a Landrover rear leaf spring. It had saved him multiple times over 😁

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Very cool, thanks for sharing 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@stevelewis7263]

I think the marines were issued with a knife called a Smatchet

[@blakewerner4368]

were you thinking of a woodsman's pal?(the one you couldn't remember the name of) they still make them as well, so the price is reasonable with modern metallurgy.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

I am very familiar with the WP, l may have mentioned in the video, not sure, but anyway it is the USMC Jungle bolo from WW2. Thanks

[@peterwait641]

I found they don't hold a really sharp edge, don't know if the heat treatment or carbon content is lower in mine . Wooden handle also tends to jar if you chop some quite thick wood !

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Hopefully l continue to have good luck with mine, so far so good with lots of choppin and batoning ✌️🇺🇸

[@colinverna25]

Martindale still sell these. £37 complete with sheath and sharpener.

[@hillbillyfromtheswamp6223]

This is cool. Looks like a kickass camp blade for sure.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Oh yeah buddy, she’s a beast. thanks for watching ✌️🇺🇸

[@tom-mo2pd]

I have one of these, my dads ex army one. Thatt one you have had definitely been modified. But still looks great. I use mine also around camp when out wild camping. It’s a real beast, I was doing some serious batoning with it last time I used it. Great tool

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Oh yeah l baton the hell out of this thing, she’s a beast for sure

[@Homeyomey]

My answer to this one tool question is similar to this knife. Its expensive but has all the features. Slysteel Spector made by Tops. 18oz 9.5 in blade

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Never heard of Slysteel, just looked them up, l really like the look of their Kukri.

[@greenjack1959l]

They are still made. Martindale Knives Sheffield.

[@lewisgreenway5065]

One more subscriber glad you like the British Golok.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Thank you for the sub, and yes l love my Golok, she’s a beast ✌️🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@robertkirk4387]

I have had a Golok for many years and it is very sharp and never let me down, the sheath is crap though.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Oh yeah, sheath is not the best, but it’s serviceable, gets the job done. Thanks for watching.

[@robertkirk4387]

@@marshfootoutdoors If I was you mate I would try and get hold of one with the tip intact it makes a difference. I used one in a field kitchen in the British army and the shorter blade is better(IMO) than the longer machetes. Take care Old chap, have a good one

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Thanks for the tip, haha 😬 I could get a current production Martindale l reckon. l do have other options in my retinue if l need more length, etc., l have found my modified golok to be quite handy though. You have a good one as well.

[@hubertrobinson8825]

I'm always on the lookout for one of those and a British Army survival knife I think the pocket on the side is for a 6in flat file for sharpening the only other small blade that can compare with that would be an Ontario 12in machete if the blade was a little bit heavier although yours is modified it's still a good blade

[@jrbarilla]

Check out the LT Wright Overland Machete I have one and it’s great for all around use About $189 Resembles the modified Golock you have there Golock modifications such as that are very common ✌️

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Rgr that, thanks for the suggestion!

[@TheSpoovy]

My Indonesian mother in law wields a mean golok (not gowlock) 🙂 Svord make a nice one though it's a bit pricey.

[@kevinateague]

i had two from the army surplus store 40 years ago. tang shattered on one first time a battoned with it.

[@TheBlackDog64]

A quite broad arrow marking usually signifies British government issue. So yes, armed forces.

[@roygress3598]

I believe Svord still make these, but with a FULL tang.

[@Kysushanz]

It's not a Go-lock, but a Gaulick. Used it a lot in Malaya.

[@miorfaizulsabki6667]

If you show this to a malay dude and say this is golok he would laugh at you. That is more like a parang. VAT69 was a unit trained by British to fight againts communist in Malaya and they learned from the locals that the best tool to survive in tropical jungle that have more hardwoods than amazon is golok. Indonesian also use the term golok for different type of blade.

[@totenvt]

About 10 years ago i made a video about how the golok i owned snapped at the thinest part of the blade, make sure you buy a genuine army issue not one of the knock off copys

[@davidp6913]

Tops makes a really similar machete called the "El Chete", from what I've seen that thing is a monster wood chopper

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Oh yeah l am familiar

[@muskett4108]

They are great. They are extremely tough. They shouldn't be expensive as they were built very cost effectively, a few bucks, anyhow. Being on the soft side they do need continual maintenance to keep sharp. Having said that a lot of tasks these are for only need quite sharp. The best modern take on these are the Terava Skrama: thinking man's golok.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Thanks for watching and for the info!

[@MrEdium]

Hello. You should check out the Martindale Cleaver Bolo Machete with the polypropylene handle that you can get at "Machete Specialist" That's a Beast once you can sharpen it.😳

[@David-rg8iy]

You can't find these things? There's two in my old man's garage! One well used & one almost new.

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

Me and my best friend used to carry a machete with a saw on the back for in the woods backpacking for all the big knife stuff, processing up fallen trees all kinds and bush whacking. I love machete as well if you get used to how to use one.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Oh yeah those are definitely handy machetes there, like you said, once you get used to using one, machetes are great.

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

@@marshfootoutdoors I know axes and hatchets have their place but I think if you get the proper machete like I have you'd be very surprised on what you can process with it obviously you know that, I meant for the naysayers I think it deserves a spot in the wood craft community. A kukri is the same it was made for the jungle and self-defense the cougars do amazing in the woods to!

[@marshfootoutdoors]

I agree 100% look at all of the indigenous peoples around the globe who “bush craft” for real, that use a machete or big knife for their everyday survival and for just about everything they do. I will take that for all the evidence that l need on their versatility.

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

@@marshfootoutdoors exactly

[@jameshuffaker9369]

Svord Golok, My favorite heavy chopper

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Right on ✌️🇺🇸

[@raphlvlogs271]

machetes started out relatively large and they have become generally more compact over time

[@jhtsurvival]

There's different uses. There's big thin machetes for more grassy thin areas and thicker stout machetes for thicker chopping.

[@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006]

Got a Martindale jungle knife, come with a questionable edge, not much to look at but it's lovely steel and ergonomically perfic.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Sounds like a great knife ✌️🇺🇸

[@yfelwulf]

Malay Parang style GOLOK is Philippines I have an original unused 1942 Aussie issue with Bakelite grips Scabbard and Cord. We carried these into the 1980's not sure if they're still issued. The belly of your mangled blade should be about 50% longer

[@ggee7391]

The arrow mean Government property in the UK. You will see old films and cartoons with prisoners dressed in prison clothing covered in arrows. Trig point scattered around the countryside all have the arrow as does old army equipment. I still have a uncle's Golok and army knife from WW11 which I still use in my woodland. The on you show does have the end missing and looks like it has been sharpened on a wheel and not by hand as I do with mine.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Very cool info, thank you ✌️🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@stephenwest1491]

which one the extra long one or the short one

[@stevelewis7263]

Another good knife to get is the "BOMB PROOF" indestructable British MOD Survival Knife

[@mountainbearoutdoors]

I have 2 of the martindale golocks and they are ok for what they are, hacking back a few branches here and there but for brush clearance my tramontina swings much faster and cuts much more efficiently due to its thinner blade. its a trade off I guess, I certainly would not want to wallop hard wood with a tramontina as the edge will just roll straight over but the Martindale will put up with a lot more abuse before you have to sharpen it (I just dress mine to a rough edge with a file)

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Yeah l certainly prefer a Brazilian style machete for cutting line through brush, no question there.

[@Simon_W74]

That has been well and truly modified, WE had two version of the Machete, the one you have was the most common issued. then there was it's big brother that was a good bit longer. We found some when we were sent up to a different part of Camp as we had a big inspection and me and my Mucker were still three sheets to the wind from a Works do the night before. So the sent us to the other side of the Air Field. I was Serving with the Army Air Corp at the time. We found these things and in our still drunken wisdom decided to Sword fight with them. I very nearly had a Pheasant with mine, Luckily I missed it's neck by about an inch. When I was I Germany serving with the Royal Engineers, I fitted a carpet with one in a Command Van we had, as they were that sharp if not abused. Been looking for one on and off for years when I go into any Military Surplus Shops we have over here. Just like the Trenching Shovel we have before they went over to the folding shovel. Can't find either.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

So long as you didn’t get drunk and fight with yer meat sticks… and what may I ask, does “had a pheasant” mean??

[@Corialtavi]

@@marshfootoutdoors I think he means he threw it at a pheasant (small ground nesting bird).

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Okay, l mean l thought “had a pheasant” was maybe some quirky English saying l’ve never heard, lol. As far as the actual bird, yeah l know what those are, we used to have them around where l live and we hunted them, but they basically are gone now.

[@kurts4867]

martindale machetes makes a British Army golok as does Condor Knife and Tool !!!

[@bradfry5403]

I have a new one, I would say mine is only an inch longer if that , I think the tip might have broken and they rounded it , my blade is 10" 16" overall

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Rgr that

[@carnivorecaveman]

Wonderful! I want to have one like that too! I never trusted any survival knife, I always had something like this in my head, in my imagination, which you have just presented! I just wish I knew where to get one!

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Google “Bolo knives” or “Bolo machetes”, or “Parangs”, that will get you pointed in the right direction.

[@carnivorecaveman]

@@marshfootoutdoors Of course I did, just haven't found the correct item. Only similars.

[@iManMe23]

£21.99 on Springfield's website in UK.

[@carnivorecaveman]

@@iManMe23 Thank you very, very much!

[@sh4969]

You should check out the bill hook been around medieval times hasn't changed at all.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Should l check it out because it’s a billhook, or because it’s been around since medieval times?

[@vincentgilbert8550]

Have a WWII USMC Corpsman knife, very similar. Agreed beats a hatchet hands down

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Yeah those are sweet for sure, may get one as well

[@keithorbell8946]

The Broad Arrow is used by the British Government as a mark to denote Government Issue, in the same way that the US stamps items GI.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Thanks for the info

[@Si74l0rd]

I prefer a kukri for extended use, I don't find the golok handle anywhere near as comfortable and secure. There is a weight penalty as you get into using larger kukris though, as the spine tends to get really thick.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Yeah, l suppose it all comes down to personal preferences and trade-offs. The Golok really excels as a chopper and a batoner.

[@Arariel3]

Beautiful tool. Looks to me like they either broke or bent the tip beyond reliability, so they ground/cut it off and reformed the end of the blade.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Yeah l guess we will never know, thanks for watching ✌️🇺🇸

[@raphlvlogs271]

you had a cage with a heat lamp in the background what kind of animals were you keeping?

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Raising some baby chicks

[@sams568]

I think you are referring to the "Bolo" machete from WW2

[@GreySquirrelly1016]

Where did you find this? I’m looking for a genuine use one. Surplus I mean.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Lol…

[@GreySquirrelly1016]

Ya my bad, I should have read the comments before asking lol

[@marshfootoutdoors]

All good homie

[@jhtsurvival]

Looks nice. I love a good machete. Great tools. I use a short Tremontina machete frequently. Was thinking of switching to the bolo version. Great for the money just need a touch up when you get them

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Oh yeah l am very familiar with those machetes, hard to beat. Thanks for watching ✌️🇺🇸

[@kurts4867]

No one makes these anymore ....surprised these haven't been made again. You are referring to the USMC jungle bolo ( or I've seen it called the medical bolo ...) ....I've got one!!! Great vid

[@bubba06280]

Condor makes one

[@inspirality]

Martindale in the UK still make these

[@amberallen6046]

Anglo Arms Kalahari !!! Full tang beast !!!

[@andrewhaddock7996]

You should try the Wilkinson type d knife..right up your street..

[@marshfootoutdoors]

I will check it out, thanks for the suggestion!

[@andrewhaddock7996]

They're fairly easy to find,and are recognised by the 3 large rivets in the hilt,the sheaths are ok but could be a better fit.

[@vaughanellis7866]

The British Army Golok Machete is a fantastic piece of kit that have been using for years… If it hasn't got the Crocodile on it then it isn't genuine. The genuine "Crocodile" 13" (330mm) blade is made from hot rolled high quality British Steel by the Ralph Martindale mill. The cheap Chinese short version, 10" (260mm) that is available elsewhere is a real false economy, many will break as they are crap steel and not tempered correctly, so buyer beware! There is a lot of belief going around that the short version is the issue product, I can assure it is not an issue item. The genuine British Army Golok Machete is made by Martindale and has been for about 40 years plus! The strip is tapered in section to optimise the unique cutting characteristics with the weight of the tool and is therefore lightweight and easy to use. The blade is roll forged to give an outstandingly well balanced tool to meet the arduous demands of outdoor use. All Martindale handles are made from German beech wood. They monitor the moisture content of the timber to make sure the product is consistent and does not split under normal circumstances. The timber is cross-sawn for maximum strength and stability and the handle is fitted to the blade with solid steel rivets and washers. It is supplied with a canvas and leather sheath and a mill file the older ones came with a whet stone. I have used one of these for 20 years and the only thing that I have ever needed was a new handle. They are as tough as old boots, easy to sharpen and will last you a lifetime. It is an ideal alternative to an axe as it is brilliant for chopping. You can buy a true golok from www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/martindale-golok-british-army-machete---the-genuine-one-78-p.asp The US Marine knife you talking about is a leaf shaped blade called A smatchet it is a short, heavy fighting knife 16.5 inches (42 cm) in overall length (including grip). It was designed by William E. Fairbairn during World War II.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Damn, that was a lot of great info, thank you! ✌️🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@vaughanellis7866]

@@marshfootoutdoors Your welcome.

[@TheSOULBRUVVA]

William E FAIRBURN went on to develop the quite renowned Fairburn Sykes Commando knife a iconic double bladed stilletto pointed knife, used by British Special forces in WW2

[@braikka]

Ex British forces equipment has an arrow marked on it. But, that's the wrong style of arrow on yours.......?

[@the_boatswain]

Machete apologetics 😂

[@marshfootoutdoors]

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[@camlab1]

The scales look very like London plain wood

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Rgr that, mate

[@jonathanhicks140]

I believe the wood in the handle is Beech wood.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Ah, okay. Thank you ✌️🇺🇸

[@joshrogan9854]

The heavy US machete could be a Collins.

[@ecossearthur]

I suspect that is not the original wood..... Mine that I got in the 60's had more rivets not just two

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Hard to say tbh

[@MQuinn-eb3zz]

Marine machete from WW2 - Bolo machete.... excellent.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Indeed, about as proven as they get. Thanks for watching and for subbing!✌️🇺🇸

[@andyc750]

handle looks like Beech wood, was often used and looks right

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Rgr that, thank you

[@bobsmalser8304]

Loppers are less work in heavy Huck.

[@gammonsandwich1756]

It's beechwood. Beech is pretty much the European alternative to Hickory.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Okay that’s great to know, thank you.

[@seafishinggirl]

Sorry to disapoint you but its not actually a British army issue, because the army are not allowed to sell there machettes to the civilian market, Martindale produce a civilian version to the same pattern but with the whole arrow. the original army stock has a mark like an arrow head also known as the crows foot More like this but joining in a point /I\

[@marshfootoutdoors]

It’s hardly disappointing.

[@jacksimper5725]

That arrow you have stamped on does not look original crows foot that is on all UK military equipment ,yours is like an arrow, the UK crowfoot is totally different . Notice the difference here which you can magnify .kzbin.info/www/bejne/op7PhopjfpaDrqs

[@ianmilnes9407]

It would be nice if he had a complete goalkeeper.

[@marshfootoutdoors]

Not sure l understand…

[@ianmilnes9407]

@@marshfootoutdoors it’s supposed to read goalkeeper but predictive text has balls it up.

[@ianmilnes9407]

@@marshfootoutdoors golak