DIY Machete [Mod] that can be implemented with Knife too

Machete Mods by: engineer for http://www.shtfm.com

This is a modification of a cheap machete to improve its usefulness. I got an 18 inch machete from Canadian Tire (like a Canadian walmart) for $14. The first modification is to make a better thrusting point. The point on this one and on most machetes at the top of the blade. It needs to be on the center line of the handle. This will stop the machete from twisting when thrust into something.
1.Find the center line of the handle by measuring the width of the blade close to the handle. Divide the width by 2 and mark it down the full blade.




2.Then mark a cut to take off about 4” from the top of the blade. The 4” goe...

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