VIDEO: NMFBM Chopping a 2x4"

I found it. ;)

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Thanks Ank, i got it that time. Thats one sharp knife. But you'd have to be more careful because your NMFBM i think is longer than the knife he used.
 
richstag said:
Nice work Ank:)
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Thanks, that 2x4 he was chopping was pretty soft wood. ;)

d762nato said:
Thanks Ank, i got it that time. Thats one sharp knife. But you'd have to be more careful because your NMFBM i think is longer than the knife he used.
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Yeah really careful if I did it that way.

It doesn't matter as I said because the wood he cut was softer than a standard 2x4, you can tell it was soft.

The one I was chopping is Yellow Pine and that's hard.
 
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The 2x4's I have in my basement are the most knotted screwed up tough 2x4s I have ever seen! They take a toll on an edge big time!

I mean there must be a few large knots every few inches.

That's why I use them for "testing" :)

I like it how ur BM just breaks it in half!
 
richstag said:
The 2x4's I have in my basement are the most knotted screwed up tough 2x4s I have ever seen! They take a toll on an edge big time!

I mean there must be a few large knots every few inches.

That's why I use them for "testing" :)

I like it how ur BM just breaks it in half!
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I hear you man. :D

It does break though them pretty good. :thumbup:
 
That fat old man is Jim Crowell, master smith and Blade Sports World Champion. He knows a thing or two about cutting things. Rule #1, at least a 45 degree angle when chopping. By placing his 2x4 at a 45degree angle as well, he not only maximizes his cutting edge, but the momentum behind his blade as well. Technique matters quite a bit.

All this is of course not important to watch Ankerson's vids. He is cutting and sharing and really that is what matters most to me. Thanks Jim for yet another vid showcasing your blade man. Makes me wanna CHOP!
 
Perfect example here. Fast forward to 2:05 unless you really love mouth-breathing.

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Number of chops is far less important than safety.
 
Magee, What kind of wood do they typically use in competition cutting. Also what type do you use, yellow pine, white...ect. Thanks,
 
Ted Ott told me once alpine spruce is what they use in the Blade Sports. I do not know if that is the standard or not.

I use my knife for trail stuff so sugar maple, white oak and walnut pretty regular. Only cut a couple timbers, they were treated stuff.
 
GrinderMcgee said:
Ted Ott told me once alpine spruce is what they use in the Blade Sports. I do not know if that is the standard or not.

I use my knife for trail stuff so sugar maple, white oak and walnut pretty regular. Only cut a couple timbers, they were treated stuff.
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Oh no wonder....

That is a lot softer than Yellow pine.. :D

I need to find some White Wood. ;)

Like I said mine are yellow pine and hard and dense.

 
I would imagine spruce is similar to white pine, kind of a soft wood. Compared to regular hardware store yellow pine 2x4's which are a harder heavier type wood.
 
d762nato said:
I would imagine spruce is similar to white pine, kind of a soft wood. Compared to regular hardware store yellow pine 2x4's which are a harder heavier type wood.
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Yeah it would make a HUGE difference believe me. ;)
 
I've worked with alot of house building type wood thru the years and yellow pine is very heavy and hard. But white pine 2x4's were very light weight and soft compared to each other. So there is definately going to be a big difference when chopping between the two.
 
d762nato said:
I've worked with alot of house building type wood thru the years and yellow pine is very heavy and hard. But white pine 2x4's were very light weight and soft compared to each other. So there is definately going to be a big difference when chopping between the two.
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I did too. :D

I need to get some white wood. ;)

Then do another video........
 
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