Yard Work / Vine Clearing / Chopping with Res-C

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There has been a dead tree covered in vines hanging over the fence in my yard for a while now, so since it was a nice day I decided it was time to take care of it. I really didn't want to damage my fence in the process, but I also really didn't want to pay someone to remove it for me, so I ended up doing it myself (with some help from my son and dog). Fortunately, it went exactly as I planned it, and I got a lot of use with my Res-C handled knives in the process.



I had to do the chopping from a ladder so I used a small axe instead of a knife just to save some time (of course I could have used my chainsaw but what fun is that).





The top of the tree was black, and as odd as it is to say, it almost looked like melted wood. There were several spots along the trunk that were very charred, so my best guess is that it was hit by lightening.



I got to spend the next couple hours using my BB13 and 1311 chopping through vine and log. It was a bit of a PITA getting through all of the vines, but it was a fun process nonetheless, and my son (with his plastic rambo knife) and dog pitched in to help. It was a great day!






 
Man that boy has grown!
Glad to see the boxer doing well B. Looks like a fun day bro!

He sure has, he's growing almost too fast! Thanks buddy.

Great pics :) Thanks for sharing

You are very welcome.

Just like Dad! :)

It's an awesome thing when your kids try to help out and show similar interests. I'm going to enjoy it for now before he turns into a teenager and hates everything I do, haha.

I hate yard work, but it's not as bad with some of Jerry's tools. ;)

That is so true.

Nice placement, dropping it without crushing the top of the fence.

Thanks Guy. I'm not entirely sure if it was my skill in lumber jacking or the glares coming from my wife that made the tree behave, haha.

Great pics of an awesome day for you and your son!

Jerry


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Thank you Jerry.

Looks like you have some good helpers! ;):thumbsup::thumbsup:

It was great to have them out there. My dog has managed to disperse a very large amount of half eaten sticks throughout the yard. ;)

That sure is one classy way to do your yard work!

Thanks buddy.
 
So which one did you prefer for your yard work chopping marathon.
They both performed very well. The 1311 swings like a much lighter knife than the BB13, even with the massive re-profiling and weight reduction I had done to the BB13. The BB13 definitely bites harder and is a better chopper. Also, the edge is much better on the BB13 right now, so I used it for most of the day yesterday. If I had to only take one for an extended trip into the woods, it would definitely be the 1311 that I would bring though.
 
Awesome way to spend part of your day with your boy while making your place look better with your cutlery!:thumbsup:
 
Great Pix!!! That's what I like about Busse Choppers... You can take a tree down with STYLE!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
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