RC4 and chopping ?

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4 (4.5) inch blades are'nt ment for chopping - i know... But if you rely on one tool and usually dont carry larger than a light, 4 inch blade. Then you need some means of cutting thicker branches (if not all is done by batoning).

BLUNTRUTH4U at youtube shows that the "Bark river Bravo 1" (a 4 inch blade) chops quite well (with partial grib) for its size on fresh maple (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAmQJMMJvPE)

If i liked the Bravo (then I could buy it) but I dont. Here comes my question:
Can the RC4 chop as good as the bravo does with partial grib with the help of the lanyard on the handle ?
They weigh almost the same and have the same lengths - but differs in grinds/profiles and maybe in weight distrubution

(The RC6 and RC5 are respectively to big and heavy for my likings - I guess I am the "problem-child" right now)
 
Honestly I would say no. I don't own a Bravo but the longer contoured handle and the thicker blade of the Barkie most likely make it considerably better for chopping than the RC-4. I also watched the video and from what I've personally experieced when trying to chop with the RC-4 the Barkie looks much more effective. That being said I really don't see a reason why you would need to fell a tree that thick for a shelter. If you for whatever reason did find it necessary you cold always baton through it as was stated before.
 
This is a hard question to answer, much like "which dog has the prettier meow?" None of them can do it worth a poop. I will say that there is absolutely no reason at all not to baton as apposed to trying to chop with any blade this size. I's ten times more effective and won't hurt anything.
 
Dylside said:
This is a hard question to answer, much like "which dog has the prettier meow?" None of them can do it worth a poop. I will say that there is absolutely no reason at all not to baton as apposed to trying to chop with any blade this size. I's ten times more effective and won't hurt anything.
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Agreed. Good post.

Comparing chopping between the Bravo-1 and the RC-4 is like comparing which is better for turning screws, both with work but neither is the tool for the job.
 
I've chopped with a partial grip and a lanyard using my RC-4.

It chopped a bit, worked OK, but like others have said, I'd only chop once with it, just long enough to get a baton made.
 
Of course it's no "chopper" but I was actually a bit surprised at how relatively well the Bravo got through that tree in the video.
 
Proper tool for the job- have it. 4 in isn't a chopper. Doesn't mean you need to chop. Doesn't mean it can't if your life is on the line. I just would not do it on purpose solution? Pocket saws.
 
TodaY I´ve been trimming a cherrytree with the RC4 and it workerd. My Khukuri did it a lot better however.
 
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