Question 1

how long is the blade?

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The blade is 18 inches, however, 15 and 3/8 inches is the sharpened length.

Question 2

Is this machete full tang?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Full Tang. 1095 Carbon Steel. Made In USA.

Sincerely, 
Jacob
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Question 3

We live on a lake and cut the cattails down each spring.   Will this do the job.?

Accepted Answer

I can't see why not. I've cut through some pretty thick stuff with it.

Question 4

Can this actually chip through heavy brush? for as thats what i will use it for.

Accepted Answer

Not likely.

The OKC Kukri is shorter than a standard kukri on purpose to increase ranhe of motion when swing thecblade in areas where heavy brush is present. Itvis an awesome tool and a great tool for clearing brush, vines, bamboo, saplings and for processing wood for campfires. Also, made of 1095 Carbon Steel.

The US Military has had a contract with OKC (Ontario Knife Company) for over 20 years for the OKC Machete and OKC Kukri. 
  Remember, 1095 carbon steel is important to use (as the weakest option to consider) to resist against chipping. Full tang blades made from D2 tooling steel is far superior to carbon steel (as well as a little more expensive). 
  Carbon steel is hard and prone to rust. Keep it oiled when not in use with a silicone multipurpose oil like 3-in-1 silicone oil (silicone repels moisture/water) or use a one-step cleaning/oiling solution with CLP by SafariLand (found on Amazon; commonly used by US military to clean and lubricate their firearms; CLP stands for Clean, Lube and Protect) directly after sharpening and before storing your blade for long term storage in a humidity free environment (preferably indoors). 
  Adding a patina with Birchwood Casey: Super Blue directly to the uncoated carbon steel will add a great defense against (clean the metal with 91% isopropyl alcohol and allow blade to dry; heating the steel in your kitchen oven for under 10 minutes at 150-degrees will help the Super Blue create a better patina by penetrating the surface of the steel better/faster). Blend in any uneven areas of patina with light, circular scrubbing with a green, heavy-duty Scotch Bright pad and hot tap water. 2 or 3 applications may be needed to create a great patina. Each application only takes 60-seconds before you rinse of the metal with water to neutralize the super blue chemical agent. Wear nitrile gloves and at least a P95 disposable respirator when working with Birchwood Casey Super Blue (magnum blue isn't necessary; Super Blue is the strongest).
  Chipping over time, depending on what your cutting is inevitable. 
  Keep a sharp edge on your blade. A dull edge causes more wear on the blade and causes you to perform more work in the field. 
  If you're unfamiliar with field sharpening a machette with a bastard mill file, consider a Smith's Axe and Machete Sharpener. It has carbide sharpening tips that reshape damaged blades while making the blade extremely sharp in under 5 to 10 one-direction passes.

Always swing the blade of your machete in a downwards, diagonal direction that's swinging away from your body for most efficient use of energy and for safety purposes to prevent the blade from becoming embedded in your body.

If you consider modifying the cutting edge of your machete, consider the following:

*Scandi Edge for Planing and Shaving Bark 
(Lower part of machete blade near handle)

*Convex Edge for Chopping wood, limbs, saplings, vines, brush, bamboo, etc... 
(Upper part of machete blade away from handle)

Sincerely, 
Jacob
SurvivalGeek (YouTube)
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ASIN	B0001WBIEY
Best Sellers Rank	#57,053 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #29 in Gardening Machetes
Blade Length	18 inches
Blade Material Type	Carbon Steel
Brand Name	Ontario Knife Company
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,392)
Global Trade Identification Number	00071721061458
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Handle Material	Plastic
Included Components	1061458
Item Dimensions L x W	23"L x 2"W
Item Type Name	1-18" Military Machete
Item Weight	0.45 kg
Manufacturer	Ontario Knife Company
Manufacturer Part Number	1061458
Model Number	6145
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Product Style	No sheath
UPC	071721061458 710551733370
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	SEE MANUFACTURER

Ontario Knife Company1-18 Military Machete

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