It is a full tang. Tramontinas are the best affordable latin machetes ever made. Some advice: from the tip, 6" inches back from rhe tip convex your edge.also never use a grinder on a machete they are thin and will overheat fast and ruin the temper, use a file and stone,
There is no correct way to modify a machete, if at all, as it’s a tool and whatever suits the owner is correct. That machete appears full tang to me. As for the unsharpened tip, that is common with Latin machetes. The purpose is to prevent the tip from cutting through the sheath. I’ve seen this happen. Digging can be part of a machete’s tasks and on my Latin style machetes I sharpened most tips. Not so much for digging but to cut subterrain roots. Having said that, there is a technique of cutting off the tip and sharpening for cutting underground roots with machetes and I’ve also seen Filipino bolos with the same flat tips. I have two Cold Steel machetes made with points. I’ve never had an occasion to use the points in the nearly 20 years I had them but have on several occasions seriously cut myself with the points by looking at my work and wrongly moving my offhand. I’ll list a video below of a man that routinely cuts the tip off and sharpens for digging. He also explains how to hold a machete for digging. I noticed that he uses one hand and I was taught to use both, the offhand for supporting the blade. Sorry you if don’t understand Spanish, in that case just watch. His motions are like poetry in motion. Chao from Costa Rica. ua-cam.com/video/jO5UnBXy8uE/v-deo.html
Couldn’t agree more with all the above you mention. Been using the Tramontina for 10 years in Guyana and for the jungle I find that not having a sharp tip is much more useful for both safety and for utility of the tool. When all this is said I seen people make them as well. Pretty sick modification though. Wouldn’t work in the jungle for long though as the tool is sharpen with a metal file several times a day. I find a too thin edge causes the machete to get dull instantly as you will be beating it through so many types of material.
I’ve had many tram scales off. They are roughly half tang but plenty strong. To me the weak point are the aluminum rivets. Depending on your skill level the stock grips can be removed reshaped and sealed then reinstalled with some epoxy and your choice of steel hardware for a long lasting dependable grip. If you have more skills and equipment they scales can be replaced with a custom set up. I like a longer laminated wood grip attached with epoxy and stainless steel tube rivets.
It is a full tang. Tramontinas are the best affordable latin machetes ever made. Some advice: from the tip, 6" inches back from rhe tip convex your edge.also never use a grinder on a machete they are thin and will overheat fast and ruin the temper, use a file and stone,
Also good modification to the blade bro ima do mines like yours
Cheap reliable easy to sharpen
Machetes are meant to have a blunt tip. Because it's always hitting rocks. If it was sharp, it would constantly get bent or chipped....
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There is no correct way to modify a machete, if at all, as it’s a tool and whatever suits the owner is correct. That machete appears full tang to me. As for the unsharpened tip, that is common with Latin machetes. The purpose is to prevent the tip from cutting through the sheath. I’ve seen this happen. Digging can be part of a machete’s tasks and on my Latin style machetes I sharpened most tips. Not so much for digging but to cut subterrain roots. Having said that, there is a technique of cutting off the tip and sharpening for cutting underground roots with machetes and I’ve also seen Filipino bolos with the same flat tips. I have two Cold Steel machetes made with points. I’ve never had an occasion to use the points in the nearly 20 years I had them but have on several occasions seriously cut myself with the points by looking at my work and wrongly moving my offhand. I’ll list a video below of a man that routinely cuts the tip off and sharpens for digging. He also explains how to hold a machete for digging. I noticed that he uses one hand and I was taught to use both, the offhand for supporting the blade. Sorry you if don’t understand Spanish, in that case just watch. His motions are like poetry in motion. Chao from Costa Rica. ua-cam.com/video/jO5UnBXy8uE/v-deo.html
Couldn’t agree more with all the above you mention. Been using the Tramontina for 10 years in Guyana and for the jungle I find that not having a sharp tip is much more useful for both safety and for utility of the tool. When all this is said I seen people make them as well. Pretty sick modification though. Wouldn’t work in the jungle for long though as the tool is sharpen with a metal file several times a day. I find a too thin edge causes the machete to get dull instantly as you will be beating it through so many types of material.
Very interesting. Great tips (no pun intended). Thanks for the link. Thanks for watching. Peace and love from Idaho.
I’ve had many tram scales off. They are roughly half tang but plenty strong. To me the weak point are the aluminum rivets. Depending on your skill level the stock grips can be removed reshaped and sealed then reinstalled with some epoxy and your choice of steel hardware for a long lasting dependable grip.
If you have more skills and equipment they scales can be replaced with a custom set up. I like a longer laminated wood grip attached with epoxy and stainless steel tube rivets.
Looks like full tang to me.....those three rivets are going through steel.
Your Knife Has A Rat Tang. The Blade Steel Tapers Towards The End Od the Handle. You Can Still Reshape The Handle.
I BET PEOPLE CRINGED WATCHING THIS😂😂😂🥴😏😬😶
That's a butchers knife.
Yes
THIS GUY OFFIALLY RUIND A GOOD THING HIZZAH DWEEB MATE
YOU DONT EVEN KNOW HOW TO USE THE TOOLS