Junglas #22 - At It Again!

cziv

cziv

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I just got my ESEE Junglas on Friday, but I keep hearing it calling to me constantly "let's chop some stuff up!" :eek:

There's one offending small tree that's started covering the corner of an old wood pile next to our old barn. I decided to take it out. It took about 5 or 6 swings since it was only about 3.5" thick.

Took off the limb (laying on the ground) with a swing and the limb's weight finished the job.

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A few more well placed swings and down came the 12 footer.

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Just for giggles I lightly stuck it in the top of the tree for another pic. This blade WANTS TO CUT guys! It buries itself in wood effortlessly. Maybe some batoning this week? I also noticed that so far, after wiping down the blade with a lightly oiled rag, that it still looks brand new.

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No innocent tree were harmed in the filming of these pics. Buy one! :D
 
Great pictures cziv. How comfortable is it to chop with? I'm buying a new field knife in 2 weeks and so far the Junglas is the knife I plan on going with. It just looks like a real workhorse.
 
the Junglas is so very comfy to chop with get one!
cziv nice pics!the Junglas is hungry for much wood.but did you plant a new seedling in it's place? just kidding.keep them coming.
 
Thanks Guys :o

Batoning a stack of kindling would be simple. It will go through small stuff with an easy stroke. I will baton through some individual, larger pieces in a few days and add them to this thread.

Shelter building should be simple, considering that the small tree I chopped today had a base large enough (maybe a little too big) to consider for a main beam. Stripping the small stuff off would have helped with the sides.

The Junglas is very sharp for it's low weight. I was not chopping like crazy, just measured, accurate swings seemed to bury the blade. Just like chopping large trees down, it was about the technique.

I use horizontal cuts and follow with 45* downward cuts to knock big pieces out of the wood. I finish from the opposite side to drop it in the direction I want it to fall.

I felt one warm spot on my palm after cutting that one down. It was gone in a minute or so. To me this meant it would be great to have gloves if you were processing a large amount of firewood - but NOT necessary.

I've never had a knife that could blow through trees and wood like the Junglas other than my Busse BWM. The ESEE knife is super high value in comparison to the sticker prices, and the sheath system for the Junglas thrown in on top of the low sticker price makes it the (Higher Value or Bang for Your Buck) option of the two. I considered guarantees a draw.

I'd reccommend buying one to chop up anything. I wouldn't throw an old end table in our burn pile anymore, for instance - chop it up 1st then burn it! :D

BTW, I brought it inside and wiped it down, picked up a sheet of scrap paper and it sliced multiple full length slivers - one after another, w/o a hang-up. Excellent edge retention. :thumbup:

No seedlings - our property is far too wooded in some areas. That small tree came from a neighboring tree or a seed in some bird dropping. :)
 
The Junglas is a a Great Adition to ESEE kinves ,coupled with a smaller blade ,you'd have a great woodsman combo .
 
From your description and my experience, it seems the ESEE blade coatings are more durable than some Busse family colors. Not really a big factor to me but just something I've noticed.
 
Thanks for the comments guys. I noticed something last night. The edge of the Junglas on both sides picked up a rash of black spots - right on the polished edge.

I tried to wipe them of with penetrating oil and no dice. I stropped the daylights out of it and no luck there either.

I thought it odd, or is this something common in 1095 steel? It's still razor sharp but I thought I'd mention it and see what comments I got. :)
 
Is it black spots, or just dark?
Correct if i'm wrong; The dark spots could indicate patina which is basicely a good form of oxidation. If there's patina it cant rust.

I hate these topics. I cant really justify buying a Junglas, yet, but these threads really make me want one....
 
nice pics! yeah, it's most likely patina. what kind of oil did you use? i would've assumed that would prevent patina to occur.
 
Cziv, maybe this is what you mean; http://www.knivesshipfree.com/ksfinf...er/patina.html
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it's most likely patina. what kind of oil did you use? i would've assumed that would prevent patina to occur
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Thanks for the link. It's a few black spots, only on the grind and the color is like the coating but not as thick. Maybe patina? I used Corrosion-X (the bomb) and no help. It was actually oiled before using it. I'll find out when I sharpen it the first time. :)
 
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With the Junglas you really need to be careful about side-to-side torsion on the blade, I heard they snap easy.;);):D

Nice pics and that thing is a beast!
 
Where'd you here that at berandom? I plan on using it as a heavy knife but not a pry bar or a car-jack. Thanks for the tip though, I'll be careful with it. :thumbup:
 
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