Bushwacker vs CGBFM

Ankerson said:
Given the same edge profile on both blades I would take that bet any day and even give you a head start. ;)

I have chopped with both and the CGFBM out does it easy IMO.
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I agree. Last night I convexed the edge on my BWM and did a little chop off with my CGFBM. I love the BWM and it'll probably camp with me more often but the CGFBM just takes deeper bites. The CGFBM also transmits less vibration to the hand which I would think could make for more comfortable extended chopping.
 
The CGFBM rules.

I'm down to one from about six or seven.

But this one ain't goin' nowhere.

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P-Easy said:
I sold my FFBM to buy the BWM.

I will buy another FFBM down the line. Probably in Atlanta.




I am going to shed a tear packing her up.
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Instead of a new FFBM, get an NMFBM. Best move i've made. I like it a lot better than I did my FFBM.
 
My FFBM was a good chopper, but it just felt awful to use. It wasn't that it was too heavy, my NMFBM feels about the same, but just the way the whole knife handled. It chopped quite well, but not as good as my NMFBM. It batoned well, but not as well as my NMFBM. Some people say the exact opposite, but honestly, I've done a lot of chopping with it already, and those hand shaped mags are AWESOME (for me atleast). The blade balances better for me for chopping, and not only does it tear up hard wood, after convexing it, it works as a machete if you have the strength. I'm not cutting grass, but much smaller things that a machete excelled at (branches etc..) the NMFBM chews through. I've pretty much found my grail knife.
 
230grains said:
My FFBM was a good chopper, but it just felt awful to use. It wasn't that it was too heavy, my NMFBM feels about the same, but just the way the whole knife handled. It chopped quite well, but not as good as my NMFBM. It batoned well, but not as well as my NMFBM. Some people say the exact opposite, but honestly, I've done a lot of chopping with it already, and those hand shaped mags are AWESOME (for me atleast). The blade balances better for me for chopping, and not only does it tear up hard wood, after convexing it, it works as a machete if you have the strength. I'm not cutting grass, but much smaller things that a machete excelled at (branches etc..) the NMFBM chews through. I've pretty much found my grail knife.
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The ffbm I owned chopped like you'd expect a 1/2" thick bar of steel would chop, a really heavy "thud" feel, instead of the feeling you get from a knife sinking into the wood. It had no center of rotation, it was one solid object in the hand. With machete's you get a center of percussion sweet spot where the vibrations dull down and you get this really satisfying report, the ffbm didn't seem to have that. It felt like you were slamming a piece of bar stock down on the wood no matter where you hit it.
 
That's exactly how mine felt, it wouldn't try and cut into the wood, it would try and smash it. It kind of felt like I just had a semi sharp club, even with a convexed edge. The NMFBM bites very deeply, and it's satisfying to see the knife dig deep into hard wood and still clear out branches cleanly with a slice.
 
I sold my FBM and FFBM. I had convexed the edges on both of them, and they were fine choppers, but less useful for slashing brush than the BWM. And the BWM chops well enough and it works as a short machete. So for my purposes, I prefer the lighter BWM. But then I prefer the DFLE to the DF, and the M9LE to the M9CG for the same reasons. It all depends on what you want the knife to do. I wouldn't rate one above the other, but I do prefer the new handles on the BWM.
 
This post doesn´t really help to solve the main question (since I "only" own an FFBM).

Just wanted to say one thing about Handles: I don´t think that for using the knife as a chopper it really matters a big deal whether they are machined or hand shaped or mag or not BECAUSE you should always wear big and tough gloves while performing such tasks.

Talking out of experience here.

best regards,

l.
 
lightleak said:
This post doesn´t really help to solve the main question (since I "only" own an FFBM).

Just wanted to say one thing about Handles: I don´t think that for using the knife as a chopper it really matters a big deal whether they are machined or hand shaped or mag or not BECAUSE you should always wear big and tough gloves while performing such tasks.

Talking out of experience here.

best regards,

l.
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I would mark this up to personal preference and experience, but not an overall actuality. I will rarely use gloves while handling a blade since it inhibits my grip. The shape and texture of the handles in terms of importance come second only to the users skills and fit.
 
David Brown said:
+1

Chop off Chop off Chop off
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Horn Dog, someone is calling your name... :D :D :D



(ps - I'm also a no-glove chopper as well. I find gloves just inhibit my grip and ability to index the blade easily. Sure they are more comfortable, but with a well designed handle you don't NEED gloves to make it comfortable. YMMV)
 
* I'm 6', with what I consider to be average sized hands & maybe long-ish fingers.
* I do wish the handles of my BWM had more girth, like my CG ASH with mags.
* but that doesn't mean I wish the BWM were thicker, I think it's just right.
* I agree that the handles ought to be configured to use without gloves.
* beyond a specialized chopping tool, ala an axe, the BWM is all I need.
* most importantly, it's all personal preference anyway. ;)
 
Since I no longer have the FBM, I cannot do a chop-off. It really doesn't matter to me anyway. I already know that the BWM is a faster blade and works better for slashing brush than my FBM did. And the BWM chops just fine. I guess that the heavier FBM might out chop the BWM, but I prefer the BWM for an all-around knife. My KZ serves the role as heavy chopper just fine.
 
mymindisamob said:
I will rarely use gloves while handling a blade since it inhibits my grip.
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I thought so as well for a long time and I still think so regarding smaller tasks with smaller knives, that you have a much better control over. Yet, without any offence, I would absolutely recommend thick gloves during "heavy" activities like chopping - big and heavy knives can be dangerous, even if you think you can handle them. The weirdest things can happen and operating Hands is among the most complicated operations there are.

But of course - everybody decides for him/herself, just my thoughts.

Best regards,

l.
 
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