If you ever combined a 7-inch bladed butcher knife and a Leuko knife—you’ll get the Woods Half/Chete. Woods Monkey has done it again with another design that compliments their folders!
Power & Portability
Do you wish you didn’t have to carry a full-sized machete or worry about not having one when needed? The Woods Monkey Half/Chete is the ideal one-tool solution for the modern adventurer. It perfectly balances usefulness and portability, delivering impressive cutting power in a compact size. Its 3/32-inch 1095 steel blade chops like a machete and slices like a kitchen knife. Choose between a Cerokote or stonewashed finish for your Half/Chete.
Woods Half/Chete
This versatile knife combines the best features of a machete and a belt knife, making it a must-have for outdoor people. Made from high-quality 1095 steel and rugged micarta, it offers durable construction and long-lasting performance. Choose from a Cerakote or stonewashed finish, and enjoy customizable Micarta handles for easy cleaning.
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Proudly made in Ohio, the Woods Half/Chete measures 12.25 inches overall with a 7-inch blade weighing 8.8 ounces. The standard sheath includes reclaimed firehose with leather reinforcement and a dangler attachment for versatility.
Meet the innovative Half/Chete, a unique addition to your collection! This cutting-edge tool comes with the stylish Firehose Sheath, a one-of-a-kind accessory. They handcrafted the first-ever sheath from a blend of premium leather and durable reclaimed firehose. Ensuring both a striking appearance and long-lasting strength. The resilient firehose is a versatile canvas, inviting you to dye, paint, or draw on it so you can truly personalize it to your taste.
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Designed with simplicity in mind, the sheath includes a convenient belt loop and a versatile dangler attachment, allowing you to carry your Half/Chete in a way that perfectly fits your lifestyle.
Winter Half/Chete Test
I took the Woods Half/Chete out during a white Christmas. While I was cooking in an Uberleben Stoker Stove and was splitting kindling for a cookfire. I easily gathered small branches ranging from pencil and finger to thumb thickness with the Half/Chete. Choking way back on the handle gave more leverage and packed a powerful chop.
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It’s sized like a Scandinavian Leuko without the thickness and weight. However, for splitting hardwood kindling with a baton, the Half/Chete fit the bill. It was thin and sharp and made feather sticks like a champ!
What more can you want in a solid, lightweight, versatile woods knife?
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Firehose Sheath
If you ever wanted to pimp a firehose sheath, get Spen at JRE Industries on the project. He added the upper retention trim, belt loop, and dangler for versatility.
For more information, please contact Woods Monkey.
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SPECS:
| Overall Length | 12.25 inches |
| Blade Length | 7 inches |
| Steel | 1095 |
| Blade Thickness | 3/32 inches |
| Blade Finish | Stonewash or Cerakote |
| Handle Material | Black Micarta |
| Handle Thickness | 3/8 inches |
| Weight | 8.8 ounces |
| Grind | Saber |
| Standard Sheath | Reclaimed firehose with leather reinforcement, belt loop and dangler attachment. |
| Optional Sheath | Hand-fit Kydex |
| MSRP | $149.00 |
