Big blade for yard work/woods?

[jlamb]

HI all,

Looking for recommendations on a large knife to cut small limbs off trees for kindling, and other small cutting chores around my yard and woods. I am looking for something that is not as big as a machete but can handle some abuse. I am looking to spend around $100.00- 199.00. If I had my way I would get a busse for my yardwork but I dont think my wife will be on board if I buy a knife that costs more than my Stihl! Thanks in advance!

 

[230grains]

I'd say battle mistress, but you said no Busse. What about a scrapyard dogfather? It's in your price range.

 

[derrickd803]

Becker BK9 :thumbup:

 

[snorkem]

Dogfather all the way

 

[PrimitiveMan]

Ya can't beat it.

I love mine

Carl-

 

[SteelSnob]

Dogfather, Son Of Dogfather or the new BushWacker Battle Mistress looks perfect for that.

 

[Ankerson]

Dogfather or Cold Steel SK-5 Trailmaster.

 

[orthogonal1]

You might want to consider a Browning Crowell/Barker Competition Knife, since it has done well in my minor endeavors.

If you want to go less expensive, you can find older made-in-India kukries on sale at various places. I have a couple and these to well for chopping, also.

 

[Flatlander1963]

Bark River Smoke Jumper (top knife).

 

[Andrew Colglazier]

I would check out the Himalayan Imports forum to learn about khukuris. Many of HI's models would work very well for you.

Additionally I would look at a very inexpensive but extremely handy blade made by Gerber/Fiskars called the Brush Knife. These things are tough as nails and will take just about anything you throw at them.

Andy

 

[banana-clip]

Scrapyard Dogfather...it may run about $225.00 ish

 

[healthvet]

I second the Gerber or Fiskars Brush Knife (or brush axe). Good prices, and handles abuse well.

 

[Charlie Mike]

Spyderco/Hossom Forrester. Can be found at $129 IIRC.

 

[Matador]

I beat the heck out of my Ontario SP-8. Great price and will leave you some change for a nice folder or the like.

Matador-

 

[retzius]

Ontario Military Issue Machete.

I think mine cost a whopping 20 dollars.

I have beat the snot out of it and it works great.

You don't need a Busse to attack a sapling. Last time I checked they dont fight back.

 

[THE PUNISHER]

Spyderco/Hossom Forrester. Can be found at $129 IIRC.

IIRC?????????????????

 

[Walkabout]

I realize this is outside of your stated budget, but if you can find some way to possibly justify it, the Busse that is presently offered might be just right!

 

[moonwilson]

I'd say- go for one of the smaller Condors. They can take care of business.

They won't break the bank, either. I have both of the knives in the image, and they're both amazing. Those are the combat machete, and the jungle bowie, btw.

 

[1066vik]

I second the call for a Woodsman's Pal.

 

[beluga]

How about the KaBar large bowie ? Usually sells around $40 and you how crazy them Ka-Bar can be