can you throw this machete
373900
Its solid one piece with string tied around the handle. I am happy with mine
373901
not with any kind of accuracy. it's not weighted for that as-is. You might be able to modify it for that purpose but i wouldn't recommend it.
373902
you can throw pretty much anything if you try hard enough. its not easy but its possible.
858932
You can throw it with it on your back, but it will hinder your throw, so we would not advise it, although it can be done.
226879
after fourty plus years as a machinist,, all i can say about the 'machete' is it is a piece of crap if it is made of high carbon steel,, i would question thier metalurgy...too limber, two light weight to do ANY work at alland totally wortless it is a toy at best... i need to get a decent bolo knife to replace the one that someone lifted from me....
654437
I have over 1000 throws against a split log, still throwing. I built a target from 2x4 hit it so many times I gouged out the wood and hit a nail it dented the blade.
2115179
Not really. Too light, if you want to throw it with force then the air is enough to cause them to not fly stably. Plus you see how in the picture the thickest point goes straight down the blade to the point? All 6 of mine are 1 - 4 mm off center, and from the middle cutout of the blade on one side it is 3.5mm to the blade edge and 4.5mm on the other side. You might be able to throw it no spin at like 10-15 feet into Styrofoam but throw it with any force and it's more up to the air lol.. With wind I'd have to see it in person if someone said they could throw it no spin into something from that distance.. Especially something hard. Not really. Too light, if you want to throw it with force then the air is enough to cause them to not fly stably. Plus you see how in the picture the thickest point goes straight down the blade to the point? All 6 of mine are 1 - 4 mm off center, and from the middle cutout of the blade on one side it is 3.5mm to the blade edge and 4.5mm on the other side. You might be able to throw it no spin at like 10-15 feet into Styrofoam but throw it with any force and it's more up to the air lol.. With wind I'd have to see it in person if someone said they could throw it no spin into something from... » Read More Not really. Too light, if you want to throw it with force then the air is enough to cause them to not fly stably. Plus you see how in the picture the thickest point goes straight down the blade to the point? All 6 of mine are 1 - 4 mm off center, and from the middle cutout of the blade on one side it is 3.5mm to the blade edge and 4.5mm on the other side. You might be able to throw it no spin at like 10-15 feet into Styrofoam but throw it with any force and it's more up to the air lol.. With wind I'd have to see it in person if someone said they could throw it no spin into something from that distance.. Especially something hard. « Show Less
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it can be but you will have to hold down on the handle to control the blade not to throw the dirt and grass, but can be sure
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Yes yes yes. It can do all of those thing but remember, it is HEAVY. A longer, thinner machete would be a better choice for clearing paths. I agree with reviewer Stan; it strikes me more as a close quarter intimidating weapon.
1032432
No. It's an exceptional knife, but it's only got a 5" blade. It's not a machete. It's tough enough to handle the job, but definitely the wrong tool for that task.
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Well, it can cut but it would not be as efficient as a proper machete... it works best as a shovel and could be used to chop through wood, but in a jungle situation it just would not be efficient enough.... I don't think. I use it for backpacking as a poop shovel, biodegradable diaper shovel, sod remover for fire pits....
598350
It is heavier than my throwing axes but if you can handle the weight it throws fine. It is used as a hammer so will handle impacts well. It has a set screw in the head to help lock the handle in place.
1392305
For throwing I prefer you not use this one.This is because its single side blade which requires proper throwing technique so that you don't damage the bladeI suggest you get dual edged throwersBecause they really teach beginners the technique
565110
If your machete is 18" it should work out fine. ie : length wise , but remember the tip if the blade should be protected as I explained earlier. Good Luck !!
1480223
Understanding that you will probably go through many tomahawks over the course of throwing them as a hobby, you could do worse than this one. I think it would hold up to quite a few throws, even the damage I did to mine wouldn't stop it from being a good beat around thrower. It will stick on either the blade or spike side (which is good for your self-esteem). The handle is a little long for throwing (in my opinion). I'm not sure which product on Amazon I would recommend to learn. Any of them that are heavy enough, will be just fine.
1698178
YES. This machete is pure quality. They don't come to much better then these. Check out some youtube videos on these.
1432079
After Christmas, I used it to chop through a 5" dia Christmas Tree trunk, swinging as hard as I could. The machete did not bend - the trunk did cut. It took several swings - which is proably why people don't use machetes to chop logs.
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This sharpener is designed to be used with just about anything - knives, hatchets, scissors, etc. I don't know why it could not be used with a machete. Keep in mind this sharpener is designed with field usage in mind. I usually use a bench grinder to sharpen my machete at home.
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I'm do not throw knives, but I would think not. First off, it is not a fixed blade so the distribution of weight is not ideal. The blade is long, but is much lighter than the wood and metal on the handle. Throwing this knife may result in a bent or broken blade due to its length. I see this knife more as a novelty for the collector. It's big and fun to play with, but not much practical use. Hope this helps.