Big backwoods blades, what's your fav

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frank k

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What big blades (Bowie, axe, hatchet, saw, machete, etc.) have served you well? Here are a couple that I like:
- Corona pruning saw - Japanese made with impulse hardened teeth, this saw out cuts just about anything short of a chain saw.
- Barteaux machete - I need to do some more work with this heavy machete, but so far the 18" one I reviewed has been working well for me.
 
as a knifemaker I usually put something together in anticipation of an outdoor trip. Usually a really big bowie or bolo design. Other times I can be found with a Martindale Golok or Paratrooper, Busse SHII,Or Livesay RTAK. I rarely carry an axe or saw as I like what a big knife has to offer over them.
 
My Rinaldi Armageddon or Jones Bros. JK23. i also rotate in a GB hatchet. I have a Sawvivor that I've only used once so far, but it seems like a great lightweight saw.
 
Obviously it's going to depend a great deal on where and what you're doing, but I've always found a GOOD hatchet/axe and belt knife combo to work best for me. I'm trying a DH Russell / Firestone belt axe combo (just got the axe last week) this summer. Between a good belt knife and hatchet there's almost nothing i can't do quick and easy. Some seem to prefer choppers like machettes, but I live in BC canada and it's rarely a benefit here above a hatchet. I wasn't going to waste my money (150 American!) on a firestone - but i found a reseller that sells them online for 89 dollars, so I caved :) It's a beauty and it sure feels nice in the hand. It's like having a hatchet AND a cleaver with you. Looking forward to giving it a proper work out.

Here's a question tho - has anyone used these 'pocket chain saw' products? I've been hearing some good things about them and i sure like the concept. Had some of those wire ones as a kid - too easy to break to be practical in everyday kind of use, but it seems like the chain versions actually do a better job than a standard frame saw when you're cutting up some firewood. Sure would be nice to go that light if it's not a performance penalty.
 
I have only good things to say about my WW11 Collins machete.Looking forward to getting my Livesay AK from Newt in the near future,I expect it will work even better.
 
TOPS Anaconda 9, Rob Simonich SRT kukri, Newt LivesayRTAK, and any hawks of from the American Tomahawk Company!!!;)
 
Busse Basic 9 is my favorite big knife, and I've recently gotten a couple of GBs (Wildlife Hatchet and small Forest Axe).
I was actually trying to post a pic, but this steenking imagestation is awful jealous of their photos:(
 
Well we dont have the volume of backwoods that you guys have but I gotta go with a Kukri, it has got to be one of the best one blade does it all tools. Only mine dont tend to get out much these days unless I get up to a mate's farm.
 
Well, my first choice always seem to be one of my Khururis. I have 15 or so to choose from, although the one I grab is usually my HI YCS. It was designed by a fellow forumite and does all I would need a blade/combo to do. If I want something heavier I will go with an 18" AK Khukuri. For plain knives in the woods, either my CS Trailmaster bowie, or my Randall #18.
 
Himalayan Import Khukuri,it take's a licking and keep' on ticking.Ether a BAS , Gelbu Special, or WWII, or in a standard blade CS trailmaster. Hey AA maybe we should clear out some of Rob's Tree's:) Akabu
 
I was never really impressed with big blades - other than hatchets and axes - until I tried these:
golok
We're sure having a lot of fun with them and that's what it's really about!
 
Wow - suitible for an afternoon in the back woods or boarding an enemy galleon - whatever the situation calls for eh?

Nice looking blades - and I agree, the bottom line is most of these tools will work just fine, it boils down to use what you like and have fun.
 
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