bore,
I'll have to get back to you on your question. Please give me a little time and I'll have an answer.
Ptac,
You are correct. Machetes really don't require high hardness. In fact, high hardness becomes a hindrance on impact tools. Toughness and strength are better qualities. The 18 inch machete is probably the limit for 1095 and 1075 would most likely work better. Having said this there are a lot of factors that have to be considered when making a steel change...most of them have to do with manufacturing processes and not the end use requirement.
Hope this helps.
Best Regards,
Paul Tsujimoto
Director of Engineering
Ontario Knife Company
I'll have to get back to you on your question. Please give me a little time and I'll have an answer.
Ptac,
You are correct. Machetes really don't require high hardness. In fact, high hardness becomes a hindrance on impact tools. Toughness and strength are better qualities. The 18 inch machete is probably the limit for 1095 and 1075 would most likely work better. Having said this there are a lot of factors that have to be considered when making a steel change...most of them have to do with manufacturing processes and not the end use requirement.
Hope this helps.
Best Regards,
Paul Tsujimoto
Director of Engineering
Ontario Knife Company