Got to play with my Basic 11 today, I'm happy.

Revolverrodger said:
A little question for you 230: where would that blade fit in for someone with a NMFBM ?
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It replaced my NMFBM.

The NMFBM is a beast of a chopper. The problem is, it's not nearly as comfortable as the Basic 11.

I'm not out chopping down redwoods with a knife, for the kind of chopping I need a knife for, the b11 is perfect for me. It's easy to pack as I hike many miles every week and can IMO chop right alongside the cgfbm which many believe to be their favorite chopper.

They're very different blades, but unless I was chopping down a giant house sized tree, i'd reach for the b11, but in any case I'd grab a chainsaw.
 
She served me well tonight, now she needs her sleep.

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230grains said:
It replaced my NMFBM.

The NMFBM is a beast of a chopper. The problem is, it's not nearly as comfortable as the Basic 11.

I'm not out chopping down redwoods with a knife, for the kind of chopping I need a knife for, the b11 is perfect for me. It's easy to pack as I hike many miles every week and can IMO chop right alongside the cgfbm which many believe to be their favorite chopper.

They're very different blades, but unless I was chopping down a giant house sized tree, i'd reach for the b11, but in any case I'd grab a chainsaw.
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Sounds just right. If you're going to carry it, the B11 is much more practical. If you can keep it at hand in a vehicle or by any other means, the NMFBM is the superior chopper.

Thank you for the video's and the review, 230gr. -- good stuff! :thumbup:

Will
 
230grains said:
I was going to strip it, but it seems to be satin finishing itself all on its own. :D
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It's looking just fine to me. :D :thumbup:

Makes me want to go out and beat mine some more. :D

I was going to use it some today, but it was so hot here and humid that I figured I would wait. I trimmed the hedges this morning though before it got too hot.
 
230grains said:
From what is exposed so far, I can tell this is going to look nice stripped.
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I am just gonna beat the coating off mine over time. :D

With that Black Crinkle coating it won't take too long either. LOL :)
 
230grains said:
. I'm already considering stripping it.
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C'mon, do it! You know you want to1 :D

Cappy2cap said:
Good demos...got a big campin trip in Shasta coming up...with my b11, gonna make a fire so big you will be able to see me from space :) Between the DF, BWM and the B11 we will be making some nice wood stacks.
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pffft...you don't need a big fire. "They" can see you just fine right now.
 
Nice videos and pics Mike, I've got some choppers but your making me want a B-11 now. :( Thanks :thumbup:
 
Thanks for the videos and write-up, 230grains. I'm still sitting on the fence with this one. I've got a NMFBM, a BWM, and used to have DF and DFLE.

Maybe...
 
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