The Machete Video

[@albertlevy3721]

I appreciate the time you spend explaining things and not making people on a budget feel like they shouldn't be able to enjoy the woods. Thank again.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Albert and Im happy you liked it!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it that much. It means a lot to me. I love my machetes and love using them. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Man aint it amazing? It kinda shocks me how its grown so much too. I do have a huge passion for this. Problem is theres never enough time to do it very often. Thanks for all the support and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Man, a lanyard is very very functional and important when chopping out in the wild out in the middle of no where. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I just purchased an Ontario SP something machete with the saw back and coping tip. Ted Baird took that out on ALONE as one of his 10 items and he continues to use it on his videos to help strip bark sheets from trees, chop, and even slice/shave curls. I also remembered this video and came back to see what you might say about it...even at the risk of my getting a head start on 'buyer's remorse!' Fortunately, it turned out to be one of your favorite models.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

So far I've never had buyers remorse on any Ontario! They make incredible blades

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Always good to hear when some one accepts the longer vids. Its tough to get views with super long videos. Now, as far as the Golock, I havent owned one but have wanted to. For years Ive been an Ontario or Kabar guy. I just recently started buying Condor products and so far they have been great. I dont usually do reviews, I just use em in videos and talk about if I like them or not. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@kenhughes4715]

I’ve watched this video three times and it’s the best machete video available. That machete you made is a beast, it must perform unbelievable.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Ken! That machete I made is a chopping machine!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Big knives and machetes have always been my favorites to use and collect. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@alexanderweaver4838]

Congratulations, Dave! You deserve the success and it stems from your work ethics. Your teaching style is infectious and your sense of humor is like no other...LMAS! I am new to bush crafting and you are certainly one of the gurus.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Alexander! I'm glad you like the way I do things and the videos. I would hope I can connect with lots more folks and get em out in the woods!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Funny how you mention the old time joints, I wanted to study up on them but just havent gotten the chance. All the joints I know I either came up with or was shown first hand. I'm glad you like the videos over and over, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@deadahead8701]

I never knew the proper way to use a lanyard until I watched your videos, thanks for another great video!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

So now theres no excuse for ever dropping a machete bro! Take care and Thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it that much and found it helpful. I tried to make it a good one. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@pinocchiocozad1222]

your teaching style is very helpful. It is much easier to learn from you than many. thanks for being out there for the curious to learn from.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it. Not many folks take advantage of joints on shelters, they just tie em up. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@uralbob1]

Man, your videos are so enjoyable! Your self deprecating humor, knowledge, verbal presentation and camera skills are outstanding! Thank you so much for all you do!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Robert and thanks for watching brother!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I havent tried the Buck Hoodlum but it looks like a large knife and not a machete to me. It may be a good chopper tho for all I know. I'll try to make the shelter joint video one day. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@CrossroadToCountry]

I just found your channel. I'm trying to learn bushcraft and have read some old books from the 1800's about camp life etc. I'm so glad I've found your channel! I learned a lot from the books but seeing and hearing opinion from experienced woodsmen makes a world of difference. Thanks for sharing what you know!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

sounds great man! Pick up as much as you can from them books. Us modern youtube folks do this as a hobby but the knowledge in them books come from folks that lived the woodsmens life style all the time. Take care and Thanks for watching Nat

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I have no experience yet with the Condor Golok but I do know its quite similar to my Village Parang. After using it, just like you say, theres no reason to carry an axe when you have one of them bad boys. I just recently started buying Condor products because I bought everything made by Ontario and Kabar that caught my eye. I wished I would have gotten into Condor products sooner, they have some good blades. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@ladyofthemasque]

One of the things I really like about your videos, sir, is that you clearly are having fun, even when something frustrates you or is taking a while. The fact that your topics are informative and fairly well-demonstrated makes this a useful teaching series. But adding in the fun makes what you teach engaging, and thus memorable. Thank you!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

ladyofthemasque Well Im pretty much like every other guy, I work a job and enjoy the time in the woods no matter how it turns out. Even when it turns into crap, I film it. Thats the only way to keep it real. Too bad TV aint that way. LOL. Take care and Thanks for watching

[@uralbob1]

I agree, but let's be honest: This man has a very serious addiction, and we are so lucky for it!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it. As far as knife advice, I cant say much because everyones grip is different. My best advice is go to a knife shop or outdoors store and feel the handles themselves. Now, if youre torn between a few choices of knives, I could suggest the better one. As far as just picking one out, thats a tough one. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@triumphant39]

Still a good machete video, watching it again after several years.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you still like it. My collection has changed some so Im thinking about doing a 2017 machete video!

[@brianrobertson4229]

triumphant39 I'm watching it again in 2020 ,Dave my friend you've got to be the nicest guy on KZbin ,every time I watch one of your videos I come away wiser and a whole lot happier thanks Dave you cheer me up brother.

[@rickeybullington68]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 you sure do have some nice machetes their .I've made some from lawnmowers blades the get very sharp .been making knifes for 4 years lots of fun .

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you liked it. Yes, them are pretty handy shelter tips and you knew know when they may come in handy. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@lukecarter8100]

Man thank you again for responding to my questions. I really enjoy how you teach like nobody else I've watched on KZbin. And I especially like how you use nature to your advantage, more so instead of the latest gadgets lol. So many seem to be showing off late items unlike you who shares real wisdom, and knowledge to us. I am thankful. Keep it up brother. Much respect.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Luke. To me, anyone can buy new fancy gear. Either making gear at home or making stuff in the woods is half the fun!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you like the videos. It always good to hear you learn things. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@68MIKEILIKE1]

A very informative, lighthearted, enjoyable video, thankyou.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+michael meredith Im happy you liked it, thanks for watching Michael.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you like the videos. As far as being a new owner, I'd have to go with either the Kabar Cutlass or the Ontario SP8. Both priced around 50 to 60 bucks and both are just as good. Just look at the shapes of them and choose. The Cutlass is 3/16 thick and the SP8 is 1/4 inch thick. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Sharky762]

nice video! I liked the mix of the show and tell combined with the practical examples and howto's. Thanks for putting in the time and effort. Very informative indeed

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you liked it.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I gotta say, keep it below 18 inches overall length and that should work great. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@ibzane1]

Thank you Mr. Pearson for taking the time to share your knowledge.. I'm just starting out with this outdoor skills/survival/prepper kinda thing..Although I am from the south (N.E. Texas) and have been raised in the country, there are still many skills I lack..Some of the topics can be a little dry in nature, But your humor keeps things interesting and funny as well.. I started building my kit a few months ago, and one of my next purchases is a higher quality machete than what is readily available here locally..(Amazon.com is a wonderful thing man) It was nice to see one of the brand names I am considering shown in your video (Condor ) all of their blades seem Higher than normal quality at the price they charge... I like their Golok machete in a 20 inch blade..And it has the same ergonomic handle that your Condor model has.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I pretty much have a machete kit set up for anywhere I want to go. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@jennifercharlton-dennis6763]

Another very informative video David. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! These companies should be paying you for these great realistic reviews!! Pay no mind to the haters. You're a good, smart man. Thanks again.

[@dannan8853]

Jennifer Charlton-Dennis u are so pretty

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I hope they will. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@jonathangalt4285]

Based on your recommendation I bought the Ontario SP53 v2. I absolutely LOVE it! I've used it to clear brush in my backyard, and taken it on a half dozen camping trips the last couple months. It performs flawlessly. I'm very proud to say that I've worn down a lot of the black finish on the middle part of the blade from chopping, so now it looks legit. Haha. Thanks for everything you do. I love your videos and never miss any of them!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds great man! So far, anyone thats bought the SP-53 has completely loved it! I'm glad you like everything I do Jonathan, Thanks for watching Bro.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Not many are showing them shelter joints but, they are good to know. Yep, if you tell yourself youre old, then youre old. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@michaelciulla8940]

Great Video Dave! Thanks for doing what you do!!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Michael Ciulla Thanks Michael! I'm always happy to share, thanks for watching Brother

[@mootank45]

I think out of all the outdoor survival type videos I have watched, yours are the ones I learned the most from. thank you

[@not2fast4u2c]

I came back to rewatch this great video I am thinking of making my own machete I have just made a small hand axe / hatchet I need to relearn the lanyarrd holds I'm still laughing about the 3 fingered twist I learned it once before Thanks for having these videos for us to learn

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

not2fast4u2c Sounds cool brother. I know Ive seen you do plenty enough projects to know you could make a good machete. Jump in there and just do it! They lanyard holds are all pretty handy to know. Take care man and good to hear from you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Im glad you liked it. those lanyards are a huge safety issue and are great for anyone who uses a machete. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@shawnblankenship-2527]

Dave, how does the Rothco 18 Sawback hold up against the Ontario? I haven't been able to find the first review of it.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Shawn Blankenship The Rothco version is very very flimsy compared to the Ontario. Stick with the Ontario machetes for longer life and a better edge holding capability. Thanks for watching Brother Shawn, great to hear from ya again man.

[@shawnblankenship-2527]

Gotcha. I'm glad I asked. I knew you'd know. I guess I will have to stop stocking those in our store and website. I appreciate it brother. By the way, I kind of made you into a meme on Facebook. LOL. It's a screen cap of that time you did the "blank stare into camera" that was so hilarious. I've been using it for a "wow" or a "that's awesome" meme all over outdoor social media. Sending people to your channel too. Hey Robert said he enjoyed your hand drill class there last weekend, and I'm going to try to get away and come to the next one. God bless brother. Thanks again. 

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked all the vids. I have been trying to get Nick back for a while but it aint working.. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@8triagrammer]

38:52 - great lanyard grips

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

8triagrammer Thanks! Im glad you liked them.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it. I havent owned a woodsmans Pal yet but a lot of friends of mine have. Its just one of them things I never got around to buying. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@heneryslayzack1271]

is that nick reviewing machetes . my how time flies . i have been watchin your videos for about 3 years now and was lookin at the videos that started it all . the first video i saw was the three part vacation video . with that video and the wonderfully miserable time you had . now i want to do a chanel nothing like yours lol . dont take that the wrong way btw . if i was asked to pick a person to name as a mentor i think it would have to be dave pearson hands down . keep up the great videos

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Nick is on the vids from time to time. I need to get him back on a few more. I used to enjoy miserable trips like them survival vacation type deals but man, the older I get the more I like comfort! Thanks for thinking of me as a mentor!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! That means a lot to me. I'm glad you like the videos so much. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@angelaallen4854]

holly moses you have a lot of knives or machetes , to crzy.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Angela Allen LOL, I kinda have a machete addiction. :P

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it. Those three years have been some of the best years of my life. Im happy to share. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@ghanaboyz]

Really good. Indeed The Machete Video.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@ghanaboyz]

Made me sub :) I was a bit bothered by my current carrying options. Started making my own machete sheath the other day and trying new attachments/slings etc. The factory sheath only had a very basic belt option and no holes for anything else... My first own sheath will be a Kydex sheath, I will test adding two molly thingies to it so I can attach it to a back pack with molly support, but I mainly want to be able to attach the tool to myself not the bag. I went back to this very video to get some more food for thought. Seen many Kydex sheath on knifes, but not on machetes.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds great, youre on the right track. If they dont make what you want, then you make it.

[@ghanaboyz]

Took some time to get Kydex plates being long enough. Many small Kydex re-sellers on the net seemed to have a standard size more fit for a compact, small-medium knife/sidearm. I know you said something earlier that you had not tried Kydex yet. If you take a poke at it, I believe you should not go for thinner than 2 mm thick Kydex. Do a tiny sheath first using minimum size plates to figure out the material and methods some. I did as I didn't dare to bet my farm in one go with the big, more expensive plates intended for the machete. My gut feeling was - and still is - that one should not try using several small plates on the machete sheath to cover it's length. I guess one can use a single big plate to fold if you are fine with one row of attachments holes. Use two plates instead if you want two rows of attachments holes (I did the latter, I have not tested folding a Kydex plate). My machete has a thicker end; I compensated this for the mould with folds of tape just at the edge of the blade to get the same width. It worked very well for me. You don't want to find out you enclosed the blade and can't draw it. Also, be SURE to keep track of (or dismount?) the lanyard when putting the hot, soft, plates together in the press. I missed the darn thing first time and got a small, very precise, bulb-mold of a part of the lanyard, ha. It didn't hurt anything, but, well you know. You seem to have tools and know how to use them so you are probably fine, but otherwise there could be a relatively high starting investment. One need some sort of supporting tool for the rivets, how big tool depends on in what stage one get fed up hitting ones fingers. You also need heat resistent foam rubber of the right size. I wasn't that happy with rivets having, barely enough length for the 2 mm Kydex and therefore tested rivets with a slightly increased length to get some marginal when hammering them in.

[@Beemerguy929]

It is hard not to watch your videos, they are so great and educational that I just love them.

[@RedPhilip0912]

I really like your accent

[@charlesghannoumlb2959]

I hate the way he talks insoite a good content plus no charisma at all

[@joelvansickle3623]

@@charlesghannoumlb2959 then why are you watching and why did you bother to leave a comment???

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Im more than happy to share what I know. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Zajkos211]

Where did you get this accent from...

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Michal T. I was born and raised in North Georgia and it just sorta developed on its own

[@Zajkos211]

Thanks, I am not American, that's why I am asking, great channel btw.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Michal T. Thanks!

[@robertbones326]

also you look like the main actor from Mice and Men

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you like the videos. I own both blades so I can put it in a nutshell since I have used and love both blades. If youre on a budget, get the Kabar. If you want a blade that is a lot thicker, beefier and longer lasting but not on a budget? Get the Ontario SP53. Hope that helps, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@zacharykole4247]

Goddamn i love your voice

[@zacharykole4247]

Im from Savannah, so I'm used to accents, but i still love them!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Zachary Kole LOL, Thanks man.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Zachary Kole That's cool, I have a friend that just retired from a paper mill there. I've been to Savannah many times.

[@zacharykole4247]

Reallybigmonkey1 I love it here. But it can get a bit stale. I wouldn't mention the paper mill in savannah. People are against it for spewing stuff in the river a few years back.

[@rudeboyshogun309]

Living in North New Jersey it is difficult to find prime bush-crafting areas. That said your channel adds focus on when you do get to the sticks. On what to work on and perhaps disregard. Plain and simple with a sense of humor. Spent most of my childhood in the woods and the older I get the more I wish to return to a more natural state of existence. Thank you.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I figured it would be good just to show em all side by side and talk about them at once. Yes, they are all mine. My brother has a few that I thought about adding but I didnt use them enough to talk about them. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it. I do need to get to making a video on shelter joints. Theres a bunch of good ones out there that I havent seen many talking about. I will get to it sometime. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the vid. I'd say a straight blade almost always batons better than a curved one. Its hard to beat that 12 inch Ontario. Thats one heck of a good blade for the price. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you like my channel that much. Thats awesome to be in the same likings as Dave!. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL,Thanks Odd! I guess for some reason the long videos seem to work ok for me. I used to keep em under 50 minutes but I just said what the heck with this one. To me, the Sami knife knife is a large knife. It just doesnt weigh enough to be a machete in my book even tho it does a great job of chopping for its weight. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I might could show that sometime. On that SP8 all I did was use the lower loop of the sheath onto the main loop of the small sheath then, I used a sticky back velcro on the back to secure it. Not all sticky back velcro will last. I get the industrial grade from the fabric store. Hope that helps, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it. Man do I love my machetes, LOL. Im happy to share. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Yep, bamboo will work great, probably even better than wood. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Aint it a neat collection? LOL. Im sure axes are more well known in parts but the machete is an awesome toll in my book. Take care Vee and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I too love almost all homemade gear. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well, lest just say the SP53 with the Saber grind is a lot heavier than the Cutlass. The 1/4 inch thick SP53 is great for processing fire wood but gets kinda heavy on long trips. The 3/16 thick Cutlass weighs less and is better for long hikes and lots of chopping because it wont tire you out as quick. Kinda like the SP53 is more of a firewood tool and the Cutlass is more of a shelter or bed tool. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked the video. Yes, I do make some camp furniture. Theres a few items made along with different shelters in all 88 of my videos. Ive seen that tri pod chair all over youtube. The credit for that chair belongs to that old guy from Wales called Wezo. He brought it to youtube. Take care and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks John! I'm glad you liked it and you trust my opinion. It does take a lot to make videos but its all worth it in the end. Take care and Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it. Well, I have no trouble with sharpening or honing the big blades. I guess its because Ive been doing it so long. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it. Nope, no way the one I made is a bolo. A Bolo has a giant radius at the end and a Kukri is more like a drop point. The both have bellies and a craving curve tho. Thanks for watching.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Most folks say I sound like a hick. LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the video and machetes. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im not a big fan of serrations either but they do make good scrapings to light with a ferro rod. I sometimes use them serrations to smooth out my spindles for a hand drill too. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@NearlyNativeNursery]

David, I really appreciate n love you showing us all the no cordage structure building that you came up with and your dear mentors showed you in the past. Thanks show very much. Great video as always.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Jim!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Not many are talking about them joints as far as I know. They are handy. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Ralf! I'm glad you liked it Man I do love my machetes bro. Im glad I inspired you. Its all about having fun outdoors and enjoying the times. Yes, its very neat. LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you like em all. Theres tons of machetes out there so I figured this info would at least be a little helpful. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the tips. I remember the names easy for some reason. I think I have around 15 machetes and around 10 or 11 fixed blade knives. Funny how I have more machetes than knives. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well I might could. Its kinda hard to narrow it all down depending on where you live, where you, the climate and the environment. Hard to say too because theres so much cheap gear you can buy on a budget and a lot of it is so lousy it can discourage you from wanting to hike camp or bushcraft. A good example is a ferro rod. The cheap ones are crap at around three bucks. The best on earth is the strike force but at 20 bucks? Not much of a budget there. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@SpartanJohns]

Great tips! Congratulations on your time spend here and thank you for sharing your "shenanigans" with us! I learned quite a few things from you. Be well, my friend!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I use sticky bad velcro on both sides. Not the normal adhesive kind but the industrial grade adhesive velcro. They sell it at most fabric stores. Hope that helps, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you like what I do.. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@StrMzWaR7]

I am truly pleased that I have become a recent Subscriber to your Channel. Thank you response back to me on the Texsport cookset. I had also asked you for suggestions on the Best All around on Knifes & Machetes items the other day. So happens that today I viewed your channel and low and behold, there it was, A Machete Video. Totally Awesome!. I spent most of my evening viewing your different types of videos and other questions that arose were being answered in your videos. Your just "Not" Jack of all trades, But "Dave Of All Trades" Thank You Dave for your Time, Efforts, Skills ,Knowledge Sharing on the Know "How To" in making and bringing your works to "All of Us" Wishing much Success! You recently mentioned on your recent videos that you just received One Million Viewers & Subscribers to your Channel, Well I'll say this Dave May you reach Two Million and like a Run Away Freight Train! Many Blessing to You & Yours! and God Bless!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fred Castillo Thank you for all the views and for the sub Fred! I try and show it all on video and I always try and answer comments and questions. I figure making videos isnt just filming, uploading and walking away. I love the interaction with folks. Oh, and since this video was filmed? Im over 5 million views! I was shocked. Take care Fred and Thanks for watching.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

How cool! I guess I have grown in a lot of ways. I really didnt know anything about filming or editing when I first started. I guess its like anything else. The more you do, the easier it gets. I'm glad you still like the videos, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it. Yes, that Junglas is one impressive blade indeed. Get one and youll love it! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes, good points. I have no idea why they dont carry machetes and why they arent more widely used. I love em. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Thats cool that I helped you choose which machete to buy. Real really cool that you made a grill like mine. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Man that means a lot to me. I love my videos being considered useful. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@BobShawPhoto]

Hey Dave-Just wanted to give you a big THANK YOU! I just got back from a weekend camping trip with my 2 sons in the mountains of West Virginia and it was great. It was the first time in many years since I've been and the vids you posted were of great help. I built a roaring fire in the pouring rain Friday night, made a rope hammock, etc., etc. If I could I'd give 'ya a big "man hug" brother. And my boys got a kick out of me saying "I learned this from Reallybigmonkey1."

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you like you like what I do brother. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I may do a video on just shelter joints some day. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Any of them in Ontarios Gen 2 line up is awesome. I like the SP 50 51 52 and 53 the best. I'll send you a PM. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Its been a great three years indeed! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@TFMoutdoors]

Wow it is awesome to have been able to see you're channel grow. First you barely had 1000 subscribers an now you have more than 19000. But it's no surprise because you have a genuine passion for what you do. And you are just a all around nice guy

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Man I have no idea, I have never used a blade as big as a woodsmans pal. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It is a very cool machete. Its still holding up too. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you like the videos. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks John! I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful. The shirt is pretty cool. I had no idea that Hablis tools was just 90 miles away from where I live. They are a Georgia company! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you like the channel and the videos, Thanks for watching my friend.