Feelings of BK2 inadequacy after river trip - what to do?

Yeah the BK2 is not much of a chopper compared to the 7 or 9. Aside from 1" diameter wood, I feel like its a waste of energy by straight chopping.

Here is a video of Ethan Becker demonstrating a good technique for cutting down larger trees.

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Oh, I can do a whole lot with a BK24/14. More than you would think.

But when time is of the essence, speed and care are whats needed.

Besides, Ethan's old. That video was made with me doing the work and then Ethan was superimposed where I was standing. Damn itchy green suit.......

Moose
 
You can't prepare for everything, you use what you got. Sounds like you were on a real adventure and came out of it, lucky you!
 
Hey Shmoe......

Glad you made it back in one piece......... The batonning technique and a BK2 works but as others have said there oughta be something with a bit of reach handy......BTW in machetes I prefer the Trammie's grips over the Ontario and the Ontario steel and heat treat...... The Junglas is a hard charger for sure and a bit more compact....... I think the tamarack has similar chopping qualities as willow.... Pretty soft methinks so,a BK 9 would still be a decent choice...... Ah, if Stihl only made a pocket chain saw.......... Thanks for a thought provoking post about a pretty unique and scary freaking scenario.....Canoes are really hard to sleep in in any comfort!!!!!!!......

All Best....

Ethan
 
BK9 is an amazing knife, great for chopping but after even just a few trees it's not fun anymore. Any decent machete is going to work better though, assuming you have room to swing it in a thick stand of trees like that. Tramontinas are nice and light. Ontario is a stouter, probably better for that kind of work. KB Grass Machete will eat that stuff up but the weight is undesirable for actual grass. Go figure. Condor Bushcraft Parang is also a nice blade.
 
BK-9 could have handled that with no problem.

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Jonny1280 said:
If space is an issue I would recommend a decent folding saw to pair with your favorite blade.
The Bahco Laplander works well for me.
That sounds like a hairy situation you were in. Glad you're OK.

If space isn't an issue: Stihl makes a fine chainsaw! :D

All joking aside, now that you can look back at the situation, what do you think you would have brought with you had you known what the situation would be?
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Yep. Blasphemy I know but sometimes the answer ISN'T another knife. :D
 
I prefer a large blade over a small ax any day. I take my hawk when I know Ill have enough room for throwing but thats just about all i use it for is throwing, it chops fine, but I just enjoy using a big knife more for chopping.
 
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