Forester,<br><br>I got mine years ago at a gunshow. Cost maybe $20. If they still make them (they probably don't; they never keep making good stuff), you should be able to find it on the Ontario knives website. I really like it. For some reason I've never had much luck with longer machetes. I use it for machete stuff, digging catholes (the beavertail helps), light wood splitting, fire tending, and intimidating state forestry employees (nyuk, nyuk....sorry, couldn't resist).<br><br>I might try your grip idea, sounds pretty good. Does it get slippery when it gets wet?<br><br>Take care,<br><br>Andy