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Found this at the market today.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f272/Skylinec10/Nov18634.jpg
its got a 460mm steel blade, made by a company called silverline.
Its cheap and cheerful, doesnt look a bad thing for the money, and I have no doubt theres room for improvement and experimentation.
The stall man says they go like hot cakes.
They cost £5, I havent worked out what post will be.
Anyone interested?
Found the company Silverline (http://www.silverlinetools.com/shop/OutdoorTools/Contractors/d8/sd5) on the net and you can get them for £2.99 plus vat.
Might be worth contacting the company direct.
Too Much Kit To Carry
18-11-2006, 21:31
Found this at the market today.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f272/Skylinec10/Nov18634.jpg
its got a 460mm steel blade, made by a company called silverline.
Its cheap and cheerful, doesnt look a bad thing for the money, and I have no doubt theres room for improvement and experimentation.
The stall man says they go like hot cakes.
They cost £5, I havent worked out what post will be.
Anyone interested?
As a group buy how many do you have to offer?
Phil.
Bigman, I checked their site (thanks for the heads up...well worth knowing) and they only sell trade.
But its got a lifetime garuntee....
too much kit, I can buy as many as I want.
I would stay away from something that cheap - things like this are usually defective or can become dangerous through poor construction. A martindale army machete costs about £15 and would probably, without seeing how a silverline peforms, be the better option.
Its from a reputable firm...look at the site
and it seems to be well balanced and made
I've got one which looks pretty similar made by Tramontina (Brazil) which has served me pretty well for the last 12 years or so clearing rides, rhodedendrons etc..... :)
scottishwolf
19-11-2006, 00:59
I have a silverline machete I picked up at a local hardware store for £5, they're not too great at holding an edge but for a fiver I did'nt really expect it to. Apart from that, they're pretty well made and if you're on a tight budget i'm sure it'll do fine. The tramontina ones however are brazilian made and are far superior, check out a review here: http://outdoors-magazine.com/s_article.php?id_article=49 I had one a few years ago and thought they were damn good. :)
I had a tramotia one but it was permenently borrowed.
(still have their bowie, tho`)
I have been using a Martindale for a long time, if you can get one at a reasonable price go for it.
I know Bigman, the first thing he did was try and find a better deal for the other members here (save you guys money), what he has suggested is a good idea, what we need is someone with a trade account to look into it for us.
I do not need a macheteof this type so I will not be involoved on this, but ay help I can give I will, All the best,
Leon:)
This reminds me..
I need a new machete..
Im going for another Martindale.. Does anyone know a supplier in the UK that stocks the full range...?
I dont think you can buy them from Martindale direct.. unless its in bulk.. Correct me if i'm wrong...
This reminds me..
I need a new machete..
Im going for another Martindale.. Does anyone know a supplier in the UK that stocks the full range...?
I dont think you can buy them from Martindale direct.. unless its in bulk.. Correct me if i'm wrong...
I found this site for you ralph martindale (http://www.ralphmartindale.co.uk/ralphmartindale/europe1.html).
Is this what you are after?