NMSkunkFNO and the Bust-Up Fu

RokJok · Mar 19, 2009

Okay, I caved and ordered a NMSFNO from the Skunkster over at the Company Store. The 8" blade length got me. I figured this should make a decent chopper. It arrived in hand within a couple days.

Even though Ol' Skunky is only a few hundred miles east of Rok Central, I was mightily impressed that it got here so fast. Someone must have confiscated his stash of SSMFADEL (Skunkomatic Single-Malt Firewater And Diesel Engine Lubricant) with the condition that he wouldn't get so much as a dram of it until all the Co Store orders were shipped. Sobriety can do terrible damage to a person -- like imposing efficiency and organization on that stubbly-faced rapscallion who spends his days rummaging and rampaging around the Store pretending he's got important work to do beyond insuring that all the secretly stashed bottles of Liquid Salvation are indeed drained to the last drop. Nonetheless, a terrible terrible punishment to inflict on the Skunkster. However, as the beneficiary of that efficiency, I dare not squawk about Mr Skunk having to suffer such degradation in the service of his Hog brethren.

Anywhooo, this afternoon between spits and spats of drizzly rain I took the NMSFNO out to bust up some more of the windfall fir branches that threaten to overwhelm our yard. I was right in guessing that the sage-and-tan NMSFNO would be a righteous chopper. It worked mighty well for stripping off the small twigs zipper-style down the length of the branches, as well as segmenting up the branches themselves. The blade length, thickness, and spine-to-edge width provides a nice bit of mass and inertia while chopping. Nonetheless, I found that choking way back on the handle (pinky hanging off the end of the handle butt) provided better penetration with each stroke than holding the knife hammer-handed with my hand fully seated on the handle.

Because I know you Hogs like pics and "No Pics, Didn't Happen" is the rule around here, below are some links to Photobucket.com shots of the NMSFNO hanging out in one of the trees that donated raw material for the chop-o-matic branch-bustin' fun, some of the results (note the NMSFNO hanging on the front of the pile), and the knife all cleaned up after the chopping session.

Enjoy amigos!!!

... And many thanks to the Skunkster for the super-quick delivery.

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Tree Herder V · Mar 19, 2009

Great pics! Thanks for sharing them! The NMSFNO looks great in that combo. :thumbup:

trukreltrog · Mar 19, 2009

Thanks for the Pics. Nice to hear the NMSFNO is a decent chopper.

shunsui · Mar 19, 2009

Nice pix. Gotta say I like the color of the tan handles on these NMSFNO better than most of the older tan one's I've seen. I recall someone posted a black blade and tan handle that looked pretty sweet too.

mhawg · Mar 19, 2009

You cleaned it!! I though that lowered the value!! Nice shots. Love to watch those chunks-o-green wood fly!!!

idahoskunk · Mar 19, 2009

holy porkchops! thanks for the great review! i haven't had the chance to use mine yet but will during the next moon. nice pics, and congrats!! :thumbup:

northern1 · Mar 20, 2009

yup,the company store always ships'em out quick.you got a new busse at your door 2 days after ordering.always makes me happy.thanks skunk.

I'mGatMan! · Mar 22, 2009

I don't know how I missed this, but I was pretty freakin' funny. Thanks Rokjok. :thumbup:

Oh...and great pics. Thanks

RoNNiE · Mar 22, 2009

I have used mine,,,,,,,,, I own the black / sage combo. It's a Good chopper with that extra inch and the added weight over the regular SFNO,,,,,the sage coating is strong,,,,,holds up real well bitting into trees and cleans up wiv hot water a lil soap and a sponge,,,,,,A gr8 purchase for anyone who already has or one who is on the fence wondering......... Stop thinkin about it and buy the damned thing,,,,,it's only 2 or 3 days away as the skunk ships ....... super priority stinko mail !!!!

BTW,,,,,,,,,, it went through that 1/2 frozen sapling like butter, and in no time at all !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1Tracker · Mar 22, 2009

Been there, Did That! Skunk delivers faster than any other shop I've ever bought from...and He's the furthest away!

NMSkunkFNO and the Bust-Up Fu

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