Does the metal go through the entire handle or does the metal of the blade only attach to the top few inches of the handle?
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It's impossible to say how far the steel is embedded into the plastic, however, it's a safe bet that it doesn't go past the first five or six inches. There are three large rivets securing the blade in the first five inches of the plastic. After over a year's hard usage, the blade is still secure on my machete-onna-stick. I used it yesterday to whack some privet and some bamboo, so I'm guessing that there is plenty of steel embedded into the handle to keep it secure. If the steel went much further, it would add considerably to the weight of the machete. The lightness of the tool is a large part of it's functionality. It's impossible to say how far the steel is embedded into the plastic, however, it's a safe bet that it doesn't go past the first five or six inches. There are three large rivets securing the blade in the first five inches of the plastic. After over a year's hard usage, the blade is still secure on my machete-onna-stick. I used it yesterday to whack some privet and some bamboo, so I'm guessing that there is plenty of steel embedded into the handle to keep it secure. If the steel went much further, it would add considerably to the weight of the machete. The lightness of the tool is a large... » Read More It's impossible to say how far the steel is embedded into the plastic, however, it's a safe bet that it doesn't go past the first five or six inches. There are three large rivets securing the blade in the first five inches of the plastic. After over a year's hard usage, the blade is still secure on my machete-onna-stick. I used it yesterday to whack some privet and some bamboo, so I'm guessing that there is plenty of steel embedded into the handle to keep it secure. If the steel went much further, it would add considerably to the weight of the machete. The lightness of the tool is a large part of it's functionality. « Show Less
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It goes down past the 2 rivets on the handle. I sharpened the back of mine so it would cut on the back swing. Best machete I have owned as far as use, if you are buying one, buy two, you will end up taking one on hikes or camping and the other can stay home. Wrap the handles with baseball tape for best comfort.
1727122
The screw goes all the way through. The metal on the front is part of the screw. Hope that helps
511478
It doesn't, but the extra metal on the end (the hook) adds to the weight of the "head" and you can use it to chop up trees. I have cut as large of a tree as 6" diameter with this without any issues. I was surprised that it was able to do so.
1122518
it seems the blade and handle are just fitted together and maybe glued, its fairly secure tho the handle is hollow half way thru
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No. The blade component extends into the hollow handle about one inch (of the four-five inch handle). It appears affixed to the handle by a little six sided bolt into the blade and a hollow cross base on the inside of the hollow handle through which the end of the blade fits inside. Perhaps that end of the blade is glued into the handle cross brace.I accidentally bought a second one of these and I'm looking forward to giving it to a friend of mine with 30 wooded/marshy acres in Wisconsin. Probably my favorite economical survival knife. It's a heavy piece of shiny metal with all those extras. No. The blade component extends into the hollow handle about one inch (of the four-five inch handle). It appears affixed to the handle by a little six sided bolt into the blade and a hollow cross base on the inside of the hollow handle through which the end of the blade fits inside. Perhaps that end of the blade is glued into the handle cross brace.I accidentally bought a second one of these and I'm looking forward to giving it to a friend of mine with 30 wooded/marshy acres in Wisconsin. Probably my favorite economical survival knife. It's a heavy piece of shiny metal with all... » Read More No. The blade component extends into the hollow handle about one inch (of the four-five inch handle). It appears affixed to the handle by a little six sided bolt into the blade and a hollow cross base on the inside of the hollow handle through which the end of the blade fits inside. Perhaps that end of the blade is glued into the handle cross brace.I accidentally bought a second one of these and I'm looking forward to giving it to a friend of mine with 30 wooded/marshy acres in Wisconsin. Probably my favorite economical survival knife. It's a heavy piece of shiny metal with all those extras. « Show Less
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yes part of the blade goes all the way threw the handle and you can see it at the butt. my brother has had one for 30 years and abused it in every way possible and until it was stolen was still in great shape. he did have to replace the leather handle ,he replaced it with a deer antler and it looked great. probable why it was stolen.
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No the blade is just a straight shape edge. There are holes throught the blade above the edge so what you are cutting does not adhear to the blade.
430791
Inside the handle, there is a metal stop that you push over allowing it to close. Love this knife at my job.
104780
Yes it's solid all through the handle is metal you can tell when you tap on it it's very stable would not sharpen it and use it as a sword though it's way off balance
973929
There is a tab inside of the body of the knife. It will be right by the end of the blade, touching the part that is still inside the handle. This is the blade lock, which is (coincidentally) locking the blade into place. You need to push it to the side to free the blade.
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The blade extends all the way into the handle. The handle loosens a lot though.
947117
There is piece of metal that snaps into place when the knife is opened. It is serrated near the end where it holds the blade. Depress this and the blade will close after pressing it towards the handle. Be careful!
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The one I purchased had a metal handle. I ended up buying another model; one that had a thicker blade and a better handle. I don't really recommend this item.
430784
there is a metal strip that springs out when the knife is opened. you have to manualy push it back to allow the knife to close. it is on the inside where it can hold the blade in place.
1831195
There is some type of spring mechanism that helps the blade fully open. Try looking it up on YouTube to see how it works.
1018755
It cuts from the top like most can openers. I have no complaints about it and I have never been cut by any sharp edges from using this opener.
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No, it won't go all the way through. From the tip to the handle is a little over 8 in. There are about 4 in. of bristle. When I use the brush I brush from one end and then brush from the other. I hope this is helpful.