116-4 - is a modern variation of the type of large utility knives popular in South America and Southeast Asia - the machete. Most of all, this model resembles the Indonesian parang - a large and heavy knife, considered in those places, among other things, as a symbol of masculinity.
The total length of the machete is 545 mm (of which 385 mm falls on the blade). Weight - 620 grams.
Initially, this type of machete was used for laying through the dense undergrowth of the rainforest, as well as working in the field. That is, parang should not replace tsupports, but young forest growth, thickets of reeds, shrubs, hanging branches and the like are much more convenient for them to cut.
The center of gravity of the machete is specially shifted forward, just for such work.
Model 116-4 is a fairly durable machete, structurally adapted to hard work in natural conditions. So, its thickness in the butt is 2.85 mm, and this is a fulltang, that is, the blade continues in the same thickness of the shank, which goes to the entire depth of the handle. The handle itself is formed by a pair of ergonomic plastic overlays. Shelies comfortably in the hand. For greater reliability, a lanyard can be pulled through a specially provided hole.
Blade steel - grade 420 and so perfectly resists corrosion, but these positive properties are even more complemented by a black oxidized coating. In addition, 420 steel has a known toughness, which is good for a blade that will be subjected to shock loads, since its cutting edge, if it hits something hard (such as a suddenly turned up nail), is more likely to be washed out than crumbled. Similar corruptedia on a blade made of 420 steel will be easy to fix even in the field.
If you want to buy an inexpensive, but reliable, durable and practical machete, simple and unpretentious in operation and maintenance - 116-4, a model that fully meets all these requirements.
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Characteristics:
MANUFACTURER: GRAND WAY
KNIFE TYPE: SPECIAL PURPOSE
TOTAL LENGTH, MM: 545
BLADE LENGTH, MM: 385
HANDLE LENGTH, MM: 160
BLADE THICKNESS, MM: 2.85
BLADE WIDTH, MM: 60
STEEL GRADE: 420
HARDNESS OF STEEL, HRC: 52-55
BLADE SURFACE: BLACK OXIDE
HANDLE THICKNESS, MM: 26
HANDLE MATERIAL: PLASTIC
PRESENCE OF A CASE: YES
CASE MATERIAL: FABRIC
WEIGHT, G: 620
TYPE OF PACKAGING: CARTON PACKAGING
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