Over the past few decades most things have improved thanks to better technology and new found knowledge. Cars are more efficient, computers are almost unbelievable with their capabilities and health care seems light years ahead of what Wall Switch Plate we once knew. But the Woodmans Pal machete-axe combination tool has changed very little during that same time period. Each one is still crafted by hand with the same attention to detail that was made know by the founders Wholesale of the company.Patriotic BeginningsThe handy tool was first issued to our fighting Marines as a necessary item. This blade was essential to troops blazing trails through tropical jungles in search of the enemy and as a way to clear out a campsite. Soldiers appreciated the smooth feel of the handle along with the great balance of the blade that made cutting, chopping and brush removal an easier task.More Versatility with Passage of TimeAs time marched Motors Accessories on the Woodmans Pal found its way to hardware suppliers, local machete store locations and knife dealers. Thus the private citizen gained access to this great device and began to put it to good use. Many people have found it an excellent replacement for both a machete and an axe. The machete function of chopping down brush and the axe function of splitting firewood for campfires are both simple chores for the Woodmans Pal.Deer hunters, as well as duck hunters, have used the Junior version of the machete-axe in clearing out shooting lanes and cutting down brush that obstructed a clear view. Campers typically like to use the standard version for carrying along on a trip and handling a wide assortment of duties.People who own large tracts of land may find a need to clear out some unwanted brush from a clearing or a walking trail. For this purpose the Long Reach model of the Woodmans Pal is a good fit since it offers a much longer handle for better leverage in chopping situations. Almost every version is capable of chopping small saplings and branches that measure about the size of a mans thumb. This can be a real time saver when chopping vines one minute and then removing larger branches the next.Staying with Basic TraditionsThe 23 step process that was first used when the Woodmans Pal was first invented is the same process used in todays manufacturing. Metal workers and craftsmen in Pennsylvania who learned the craft from their fathers carry on the work of building these fine tools. Once the blade is finished it is sharpened properly by hand and placed in a box. An emblem of the American flag is always attached to the box before being shipped out.Limited AccessoriesThere is a Wholesale Toothpick Holder metal preservative known as Schmutz that is used to keep the blade from rusting. Years of experimentation have found that this is the best material for the job. In addition to the metal preservative customers can purchase a sheath to keep the blade safe when not in use. Sheaths are available in various leather forms, black nylon and a canvas version that resembles the sheaths used by the military back in the 40s.
