They call me...... John Rambo

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DeAdEyE956

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Ok, enough of how great ESEE and Dale at the Knife Connection are. I am going to go broke. I ordered the Izula cause I wanted a nice blade for work, but not to big cause I didnt want people at work giving me a hard time calling me joooohn ramBO (boon dock saints-funny stuff) anyway i had an itch for another blade, dale was out of the 3MIL at the moment, I had thought I would go little to biggest, but i went azz backwards like usual. i ordered a rc 6 with molle back and pouch. i have an izulaII just because i got it and the ah-1 for the same price as I did for izula from another dealer. plus i got Dale's faster and i ordered 2nd from him. looking forward to a hog hunt, and the 6 will be tested hopefully. my goal is to pop a 30lb hog and make a fire using the 6. then rotisserie the sucker. not only did i order it for the hunt but at work i can use it to clear brush. it would be light bush work just limbs and shrubs. Jeff what is the biggest diameter tree i could use to chop, 6in and smaller? would that be abuse? not all day everyday 6in but once in a while if needed...... i know a saw would be better but i dont carry one and chopping a little 6in tree would make me a cool guy
 
DeAdEyE956 said:
<snip> Jeff what is the biggest diameter tree i could use to chop, 6in and smaller? would that be abuse? not all day everyday 6in but once in a while if needed...... i know a saw would be better but i dont carry one and chopping a little 6in tree would make me a cool guy
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Chopping a 6 inch tree with a 6 will only make you cool if a sore arm and bloody knuckles are cool :)

Anything is possible, But I'd have to be dying to attempt anything over 3 inches with my six. And It'd have to be damn cold to attempt anything over 2 inches.
 
Dead Eye

My thoughts on batoning on something big. You can baton through small trees but it's a ton of work. I used my 4 on a 1 1/2" maybe 2" tree. It really is a lot of work. In all honesty why are you knocking down a 6" beast? And if you do plan on it, why aren't you carrying something more appropriate?

God bless,
Adam
 
I asked about a 6in tree cause I know I wouldn't attempt anything bigger. I guess I should ask does anyone use it to chop instead of splitting. I work were a clear field of view is beneficial or blocking a trail maybe as well. No not a hiking trail. Trails used for smuggling. The reason I don't carry anything bigger is because I want it secure while navigating brush and not getting caught up on fences and brush while running. I also want it secured out of reach from others and not used to throw me off balance. I won't look for a 6in tree but if needed just curious if it would do the job- I laugh at my own blood and blisters. We used a gerber machete one time to fall a 10-12in tree and it was the smaller version.
 
yes you could use it to cut down a 6inch tree, it would not be quick or easy though. i've used mine to cut a 4inch branch and it took a while. now a 1 or 2inch branch is nothing a few chops and its cut.

take it easy
cricket
 
DeAdEyE956 said:
Trails used for smuggling. The reason I don't carry anything bigger is because I want it secure while navigating brush and not getting caught up on fences and brush while running. I also want it secured out of reach from others and not used to throw me off balance.
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If you need to pack light, and take down trees, the saw pictured here is probably a much faster, easier, and quieter solution. I keep them in just about every sheath kit (without handles in some cases)

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Hhhhmmm those things really work? Is it easy or axe/bfm quicker? I may get a saw or something but sometimes I walk away from my gear bag in my unit for an hour or so. I leave that stuff back because I travel light and sleek. I don't want stuff stickin out o my vest. Need it sleek or concealed. Dave gave me what I was lookin for sort of yes it will work but why would you dumbass. Trust me I won't go looking to try it, but knowing with sweat and blood it can be done. The more I look at that diz the more I want to try, place where you got it, please? Thanks for the input people. I will post pics when I get it.
 
I have to ask. Why are you chopping 6" trees down? Is it not quicker to simply walk around them? Clearing brush I can understand but using a knife to cut trees down seems like a lot of work and you indicate the need to "move fast and light." Just curious. Jumpmonkey, I see you're asking the same thing;)
 
Anyhow aside from the lumberjacking question you had mentioned chopping. What are you looking at chopping? Light brush or are you looking at chopping heavier stuff like hardwood limbs? I did a lot of chopping up light stuff around a larger garden in Springdal AR a couple summers back. A 7-9" knife like this http://www.ontarioknife.com/catalog/item/119. It won't make you as cool as Rambo, but it is light weight and incredibly effective, you could swing it all day long. And it costs half as much I bet.

God bless,
Adam
 
Did some quick looking, for $30 or less I am going with diz's suggestion of pocket saw. I wasn't looking to use the rc6 to clear paths I wanted to block them or clear brush for surveillance when needed. I really like the pocket saw, I can live with that storage and save the blade for smaller stuff.
 
diz that saw is pretty sick, do you have one? how has it performed for you? i do overnight back pack trips and that thing looks perfect!
 
Have fun with that 6 there, Rambo.
I went through the same thought process while recently buying an ESEE.
Finally said screw it and got the RC6.
 
ryry said:
diz that saw is pretty sick, do you have one? how has it performed for you? i do overnight back pack trips and that thing looks perfect!
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I have about 6.... I've gone through a few I've retired. I've been using them for over 10 years now. There's a technique to using them, but once you master it and keep them from binding, it's amazing. Obviously like any saw they don't last forever. I get about one or two summers of use out them. They're perfect for hiking.

Of course, I've been accused of a little bit of tree murdering overkill in my lifetime..... What? so I use a 30" bowsaw as my "packing saw"
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Dizwolf said:
I have about 6.... I've gone through a few I've retired. I've been using them for over 10 years now. There's a technique to using them, but once you master it and keep them from binding, it's amazing. Obviously like any saw they don't last forever. I get about one or two summers of use out them. They're perfect for hiking.

Of course, I've been accused of a little bit of tree murdering overkill in my lifetime..... What? so I use a 30" bowsaw as my "packing saw"
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alright man im gonna order one right away and try it out, for the price it looks like a steal! haha i call that comfort backpacking, taking the tools most dont so that you can camp like most wont!
 
DeAdEyE956 said:
Hhhhmmm those things really work? Is it easy or axe/bfm quicker? I may get a saw or something but sometimes I walk away from my gear bag in my unit for an hour or so. I leave that stuff back because I travel light and sleek. I don't want stuff stickin out o my vest. Need it sleek or concealed. Dave gave me what I was lookin for sort of yes it will work but why would you dumbass. Trust me I won't go looking to try it, but knowing with sweat and blood it can be done. The more I look at that diz the more I want to try, place where you got it, please? Thanks for the input people. I will post pics when I get it.
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South Texas huh? I just came back from the RGV, and I figured you'd be cutting more sugar cane than anything, or atleast that is what I saw in the area I was at. Seriously though, if you want to make quick work of a 6" tree, I'd go with a folding saw. It will be easier to carry, lighter, and quieter than anything else. I've used a machete on a daily basis for the last 11 years, and swear by them, but after using a folding saw (Bahco Laplander), recently, I will try my best not to go into the woods without it again.
 
ryry said:
alright man im gonna order one right away and try it out, for the price it looks like a steal! haha i call that comfort backpacking, taking the tools most dont so that you can camp like most wont!
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You won't regret it. And not just tools. I also took in a 30 pack of beer, a pint of jack, and a block of frozen stew meat. To hell with searching for nuts and berries.
 
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