Replacing machete handle? Bellota?

[armedindy]

I have an old 18in bellota machete that i got in Costa Rica years ago. It needs a new handle as the one it came with is broken. Has anyone replaced a machete handle, or have any info that may be helpful for me in my attempt to get this machete back in working condition?

 

[JeremiahJohnson]

Don't know what that looks like, but I would probably take the old handle sides off and wrap it with 550 paracord.

 

[armedindy]

 

[armedindy]

 

[cubby]

is it a full tang machete?

 

[armedindy]

is it a full tang machete?

I believe so, yes. Pretty sure i can see it under the crack in the bottom of the grip.

 

[armedindy]

Anyone done this before?

 

[cubby]

Full tang would mean you have two seperate handle slabs, one on each side, and can see the knife sandwiched between them at the handle.

 

[armedindy]

Full tang would mean you have two seperate handle slabs, one on each side, and can see the knife sandwiched between them at the handle.

then yes, thats what i have...

 

[cubby]

It would be pretty easy. Get the old ones off, choose your new material, find something to use as fasteners, and go to town!

 

[armedindy]

Im having alot of trouble getting the broken handles off of this machete...and having alot of trouble finding any info on machetes in general via google searches(cant even find out basics of machetes without it all being that hot girl in a gun bra) I have no idea how to pry off the "rivets?" i just basically have no idea what im doing

 

[Fergy35]

You can try drilling them out. Drill through the heads and you should be able to pop the handles off.

 

[Lagrange]

Post a picture. I might be willing to fix it if you pay for the supplies and shipping.

 

[armedindy]

Post a picture. I might be willing to fix it if you pay for the supplies and shipping.

Pictures on page one

 

[tom1025]

All I see is blue ?'s

 

[armedindy]

All I see is blue ?'s

hmmm, when u posted that, i can see the photos i posted...u see only blue "?" marks?...il have to re-try...

 

[Lagrange]

Pictures dont show brother, what's up?

 

[NathanJefferson]

ANy updates on this? I have two machetes that need new handles... But of course they are $10 bigbox specials so I don't want to spend too much on new handles.

 

[NathanJefferson]

FWIW I was thinking of ordering this, or something very similar to craft them out of...

Micarta - Sheet - Canvas - Black - (3 x 12 x .3125)

But I have no idea on how to best fasten them together (or even shape the micarta but I will youtube that...)

 

[DaKruiser]

FWIW I was thinking of ordering this, or something very similar to craft them out of...

Micarta - Sheet - Canvas - Black - (3 x 12 x .3125)

But I have no idea on how to best fasten them together (or even shape the micarta but I will youtube that...)

Micarta is nice, maybe just a little to nice for an old cheap machete. Check out horse stall mat, you can buy it by the foot at Rural King and probably Tractor Supply.

Cut it to fit and shape it with an angle grinder or files, they are very comfy when done, allot of shock absorption.