Added Poll:

Would you purchase a Scrap Yard machete? single choice
	YES
	NO
Votes accepted starting: 06/14/09 08:55 AM You must vote before you can view the results of this poll.

SR-77 or SR-101? single choice
	SR-77
	SR-101
Votes accepted starting: 06/14/09 08:55 AM You must vote before you can view the results of this poll.

What length would you prefer? single choice
	12-14 inches
	14-18 inches
	18-22 inches
	Anything over 22 inches would be great!
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I would definitely buy one and i like my machetes 20-22 inches. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Of course I would buy one. As odd as it may seem, I collect machetes. I don't know how most other folks would feel about a $100 + machete. Right now, I think Condor has the best ones on the market, and even those cost several times more than the very good Tramontinas. A machete with differentially tempered SR101 steel and a Resiprene C handle would be the Cadillac of machetes.

I have been wanting to try the Condors. How are the Marbles? I hear they are pretty good too. differentially treated 101 would be awesome (but I would be fine with SR-77)....What size would you prefer HD?

The machete is a no-brainer, as are many of the machete-like variants... I'd buy a SY billhook, golok, bolo, parang, etc etc etc etc....

I'd like one about 14" to 15" in blade length. In the longer machetes that I use for clearing, I have yet to find any better than the 18" and 22" Tramontinas. They are light enough to swing all day. Never tried the Marbles. For a heavy chopping machete, the Cold Steel Panga is a beast. The Condor bolo is another good one.

My vote is no, because I'm waiting for a sword. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> About 18" and made of SR77 would be cool! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Id get one

I would buy one for sure but it will never happen. The average person treats a machete worse than a rental car. Some people would think that because it was made by Bussekin and had their warranty that it would make perfect sense to abuse it far beyond the norm. The fabulous warranty in this case will prevent it from being made. Just my .02.

Plucking Dog

If thats what you want I'd snare a Waki its pretty close.

I've been wanting one for a long time. I agree with Horn Dog's specs - obviously he uses them a lot and knows what works. There are inexpensive machetes out there but I'd love a Scrap Yard in either steel, but the ResC handle is a must. 18" +/- 2.

I know there are a lot of sword lovers out there, but I can't afford to buy knives I have no real use for, and if you are buying a long blade for brush clearing or trail maintenance, a machete can't be beat.

Agreed! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />