Exactly! I have some Tramontina machetes that I use all the time for the stuff that might put them in the dirt. You just file and shapen out the nick.

Originally Posted by SkunkHunter
Originally Posted by adnj
The problem is that the SY knives make me want to leave everything else at home.


I hear ya there. Although I do have two Gerber Bear Grylls Parangs. One full size and one compact in the truck all the time. Those are my "Knock around" blades, those where if I mess them up some, no biggie. I've only got $60.00 in the two of them.