ultimate survival tool I ALWAYS carried with me... ...it was my machete!
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ultimate survival tool I ALWAYS carried with me... ...it was my machete!
It was my #1 "backup"...
As an elite infantryman in the U.S. Army, the ultimate survival tool I ALWAYS carried with me - both in combat or in the field - wasn't my knife...
Machetes have been used for ages by various cultures all around the world as an “everyday carry tool” because of its many uses.
Now, I’m not saying you should carry a machete to work with you every day - although we have several soldiers and survivalists who do carry our Guardian machete (video) with them or in their vehicle - but…
1. Spear-Point: The point of the machete can be used to “drill” holes… open canned goods… and skin game you hunt (just grip the upper edge of the blade and use the tip to cut). Also, with a “bolo-style” tip design like the Guardian’s, it’s an effective stabbing weapon for self-defense.
2. Lead Edge: The edge closest to the tip is best used for scraping, such as for finishing a hide... carving out a canoe (or shaving off that stubble “Crocodile Dundee-like”)
3. Middle Edge: This is the “sweet spot” of the blade where the most force is distributed for felling trees... cutting wood for shelter or a fire... or hacking anything you want from bushwacking a trail to decapitating zombies.
4. Forte: The bottom third of the blade isn’t as strong for chopping, but it’s perfect for finer-control tasks such as cutting meat... stripping bark... shaving tinder... or scraping flint to start a fire.
5. Pommel: Typically used for striking as a close-quarters, non-lethal defense tool. For our Guardian, we extended the full-tang blade to be able to use this area as a glass-breaking tool to escape or rescue someone from a crashed or burning vehicle.
6. Rear Spine: The flat edge of the spine closest to the handle grip makes for a good hammer… as well as popping the cap off of a beer bottle of course.
7. Spine: Because of the power generated when swinging a machete, the spine can be used for breaking sticks instead of chopping them. Plus, you can hit the spine with a larger stick to force it to split larger logs.
But another little-known use for self-defense is to simply flip the machete in your hand and use the spine instead of the blade because it will break a bone rather than hacking off a limb in a scenario where lethal force isn’t desired.
8. Beveled Upper Spine Point: Not all machetes have this feature, but for our Guardian, we beveled the upper portion of the symetrical spear-point to be better used for “stabbing” self-defense moves (something most machetes aren’t equipped for). By beveling the upper edge rather than sharpening it, it makes our Guardian legal as a “tool” rather than a “sword” - yet is still incredibly effective at this combat purpose.
9. Broad, Flat Top: Having a wider point with the bolo design allows the machete to be used as a shovel for digging fire-pits... trenches... or even a foxhole in a pinch. (Plus, it’s a badass way to flip a steak at your next BBQ!)
10. The Most Important Feature: While not a specific “area” of the machete, if designed correctly, it can easily defeat many “urban obstacles” you may encounter after a disaster (or collapse).
First, I wouldn’t try this with any other machete (see this video for why), but we tested several different types of steel and found that the common machetes you get from a sporting good store (or even the popular knife manufacturers) work fine for chopping smaller pieces of wood, they failed when put to the test against “urban” type obstacles.
This is important because you never know when you’re going to need to:
But that’s exactly how we designed the Guardian from the ground up and you can see why it’s so different than any other machete out there in this “torture test” video…
In fact, we’re so confident that the Guardian is the most powerful machete on the market that not only do we offer a full 365-day warranty… but we even let you test it out at home (for free) BEFORE buying it!
Look, when it comes to your survival and protecting your family, don’t settle for cheapo sporting good store machetes.
You want one that will be strong enough to defeat any task you throw at it and still be so strong you can pass it down from generation to generation as a prized selection in your arsenal.
Prepare. Train. Survive.
Jeff Anderson
Modern Combat & Survival
As an elite infantryman in the U.S. Army, the ultimate survival tool I ALWAYS carried with me - both in combat or in the field - wasn't my knife...
...it was my machete!
And I’m not alone.Machetes have been used for ages by various cultures all around the world as an “everyday carry tool” because of its many uses.
Now, I’m not saying you should carry a machete to work with you every day - although we have several soldiers and survivalists who do carry our Guardian machete (video) with them or in their vehicle - but…
Here Are 10 Reasons The Bolo Machete Is The Ultimate Survival “Multi-Tool”...
1. Spear-Point: The point of the machete can be used to “drill” holes… open canned goods… and skin game you hunt (just grip the upper edge of the blade and use the tip to cut). Also, with a “bolo-style” tip design like the Guardian’s, it’s an effective stabbing weapon for self-defense.
2. Lead Edge: The edge closest to the tip is best used for scraping, such as for finishing a hide... carving out a canoe (or shaving off that stubble “Crocodile Dundee-like”)
3. Middle Edge: This is the “sweet spot” of the blade where the most force is distributed for felling trees... cutting wood for shelter or a fire... or hacking anything you want from bushwacking a trail to decapitating zombies.
4. Forte: The bottom third of the blade isn’t as strong for chopping, but it’s perfect for finer-control tasks such as cutting meat... stripping bark... shaving tinder... or scraping flint to start a fire.
5. Pommel: Typically used for striking as a close-quarters, non-lethal defense tool. For our Guardian, we extended the full-tang blade to be able to use this area as a glass-breaking tool to escape or rescue someone from a crashed or burning vehicle.
6. Rear Spine: The flat edge of the spine closest to the handle grip makes for a good hammer… as well as popping the cap off of a beer bottle of course.
7. Spine: Because of the power generated when swinging a machete, the spine can be used for breaking sticks instead of chopping them. Plus, you can hit the spine with a larger stick to force it to split larger logs.
But another little-known use for self-defense is to simply flip the machete in your hand and use the spine instead of the blade because it will break a bone rather than hacking off a limb in a scenario where lethal force isn’t desired.
8. Beveled Upper Spine Point: Not all machetes have this feature, but for our Guardian, we beveled the upper portion of the symetrical spear-point to be better used for “stabbing” self-defense moves (something most machetes aren’t equipped for). By beveling the upper edge rather than sharpening it, it makes our Guardian legal as a “tool” rather than a “sword” - yet is still incredibly effective at this combat purpose.
9. Broad, Flat Top: Having a wider point with the bolo design allows the machete to be used as a shovel for digging fire-pits... trenches... or even a foxhole in a pinch. (Plus, it’s a badass way to flip a steak at your next BBQ!)
10. The Most Important Feature: While not a specific “area” of the machete, if designed correctly, it can easily defeat many “urban obstacles” you may encounter after a disaster (or collapse).
First, I wouldn’t try this with any other machete (see this video for why), but we tested several different types of steel and found that the common machetes you get from a sporting good store (or even the popular knife manufacturers) work fine for chopping smaller pieces of wood, they failed when put to the test against “urban” type obstacles.
This is important because you never know when you’re going to need to:
- Bust through cement to build a reinforcement wall, defensive position, or protect your home from a storm (or looters)
- Breach a concrete wall whose main entry has been destroyed
- Cut through barbed wire or sheet metal to gain access to an escape path
- Or break through any other barriers in urban type environments.
But that’s exactly how we designed the Guardian from the ground up and you can see why it’s so different than any other machete out there in this “torture test” video…
In fact, we’re so confident that the Guardian is the most powerful machete on the market that not only do we offer a full 365-day warranty… but we even let you test it out at home (for free) BEFORE buying it!
Look, when it comes to your survival and protecting your family, don’t settle for cheapo sporting good store machetes.
You want one that will be strong enough to defeat any task you throw at it and still be so strong you can pass it down from generation to generation as a prized selection in your arsenal.
Prepare. Train. Survive.
Jeff Anderson
Modern Combat & Survival
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Port Richey Rod Run at Coast Buick GMC Coming May 25 2024
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1730 US-19, Holiday Fl 34691 click: https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/t...-racing.html CHRA sanctioned cruise-in.
Cruise-In; Free; Every Saturday 5-8PM plus 10% off the whole menu to cruisers
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