Big heavy chopper/beater?

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I might possibly go with a scrapizashi but the 300$ pricetag kinda bothers me. Does it cut as good as the price suggests it looks a bit too short to really work as well as a machete or axe. Other considerations are the Himalayan Imports M43 or the everest katana if it could withstand the use.

What other suggestions do you have? I am looking for suggestions outside of the usual junglas/busse ones as I am considering the junglas and busse is kinda too much unless I don't plan to use it. I know about mineral mountain but $300 is a bit much for 12 inches.

I will be using this to clear 3-4 inch trees in that need to be removed and generally as a stress reliever to hit things.
 
I would just get a good tomahawk and have some fun. You can throw in an Ontario Marine Raider Bowie factory second for $33 when you have the urge to do it with a knife.
 
Thalestin said:
maybe just buy a cheap machete then? :P
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I have a 18 inch machete but its sorta flimsy, it works but Id prefer something heavier. Its not gonna be a survival sword/knife more something to wear me out when twitchy and have fun then anything. I also have a Becker BK-9 I just want something a bit bigger for fun.
 
How about a woodsmans pal ? They're great for cutting shooting lanes , and clearing brush.
 
Get a Gransfors Bruks axe and have at it. Right tool for the job, and I can promise you a world of frustration release when the chips start flying. Don't take a knife to a gunfight, nor to a tree chopping. ;^)
 
I own a range of khukuris from 12" -24" (Himalayan Imports) as well as a 16" Horton Camp2 in S7 steel.

Verdict is always on your size/build and weight on the blade itself. Length wise will depends on your height.

My 12" Salyan was used to finish a semi-dry log 5" in diameter in half hour.
For good wood chucking with less energy used, i would go for my khuk.

18" Gelbu Special
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On Horton's, it excels at both chopping hard stuff (seasoned wood or concrete if you would) and scaring hikers off .:)
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For a big beater,take a look at Condor tool and knife.Quite possibly THE best machetes for the price.For a chopper,look at their Golok,Barong or Parang.For a thinner machete check out their Bolo,,Viking or Swamp Master.
 
I like to beat things with my Scrap Yard Dog Father. A lot less expensive than a Busse of the same size but it can really deconstruct things with authority.
 
ESEE Junglas - cost me $150 for #22 :) and it's a monster - razor sharp, no questions asked lifetime warranty and comes with an excellent adjustable kydex sheath that looks like it was an aftermarket high-end sheath. :thumbup:
 
Cold Steel Trail Master or Ontraio Spec Plus bowie. In particular the Marine Raider. Katana is not great for this kind of thing, but if you are interested in trying the Cold Steel Katana machete is another option.
 
cziv said:
ESEE Junglas - cost me $150 for #22 :) and it's a monster - razor sharp, no questions asked lifetime warranty and comes with an excellent adjustable kydex sheath that looks like it was an aftermarket high-end sheath. :thumbup:
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:thumbup::thumbup: Have to second this as well. Have been really impressed with the different things this knife can do around our property. No complaints at all.
Be safe.
 
silkworm said:
I like to beat things with my Scrap Yard Dog Father. A lot less expensive than a Busse of the same size but it can really deconstruct things with authority.
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+1 Pretty fun trail clearing tool. I use a CG version with a thin convex edge and it chops through 1 to 2.5 inch saplings in a single swing, and can clear brush well too though it's a bit heavy to do that for extended amounts of time. Absolutely fantastic blade steel, sharpens up very quick, takes a great edge and is probably the toughest steel I've used.
 
I have been looking at the Hanwei Banshee for a fun longer chopping monster. It has gotten some rave reviews on some sword sites.
http://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/banshee.html
This is a pretty good review and I have seen the Banshee for a little as 122.00, so it's not very expensive either.
Also as JayGoliath mentioned, Khukuris can be a great choice for choppers. I love mine and use them hard.
 
I imagine the dog father will chop better than the scrapizashi...based on my battle rat chopping better than my waki...I say go for a DF...could get an LE for less than that money too...
 
cziv said:
ESEE Junglas - cost me $150 for #22 :) and it's a monster - razor sharp, no questions asked lifetime warranty and comes with an excellent adjustable kydex sheath that looks like it was an aftermarket high-end sheath. :thumbup:
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I agree. This sounds like a good fit to your desires.

I was in a similar position recently, but wanted something that I thought would address my smaller uses and be more of a "do everything" blade. I got the ESEE 5. I feared buying a bigger chopper that I might hesitate to carry on hikes and such (rather have something I will use often...for many tasks, packs well, and chops reasonably well for my needs). It is only a matter of time though....I will get the Junglas too;)
 
Get the M-43!!! I used mine to build a couple trappers cabins. Plus a couple dozen other types of shelters over a few rough years. Not to mention scads of firewood, trap parts etc.etc. It is still goin strong.
 
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