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Post by GrahamWellington » Tue Jul 07, 2009 1:21 pm

Anyone ever grind the sharp edge off a real machete and use it as a prop?
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Re: Machete

Post by jadewik » Tue Jul 07, 2009 4:47 pm

What? Ruin the Machette? Gah!

I've heard somewhere there's something you can coat the sharp edge with that won't damage the blade and you won't have to grind the blade down... Unfortunately, I can't remember what it was because I read it in passing and didn't need to use it. I'll keep my eyes out if I can see it again.
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Re: Machete

Post by Andybev01 » Tue Jul 07, 2009 5:56 pm

You could just balance your first victim on the edge all evening, that should work :twisted:
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Re: Machete

Post by GrahamWellington » Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:57 am

Thanks for the advice! I think there is a liquid rubber coating that is meant to coat tool handles. That might work. I'll give it a try.

Thanks again for your help!
jadewik wrote:What? Ruin the Machette? Gah!

I've heard somewhere there's something you can coat the sharp edge with that won't damage the blade and you won't have to grind the blade down... Unfortunately, I can't remember what it was because I read it in passing and didn't need to use it. I'll keep my eyes out if I can see it again.
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