How will the edge hold up if you use this hatchet to cut down a small tree
196383
I have not cut larger than 4" tree, It did however do a very good job with that size. Only had to sharpen it after cutting out some roots. Sharpened very easily with a Gerber sharpening steel.
1492040
the weight distribution in this knife makes it not the best to cut down trees with (kinda like kabars), if you compare it to a more blade-heavy knife like the recon scout or the trailmaster by cold steel. i own those four knives and honestly, while it's the most beautiful of the bunch, the KK is not the most efficient in the field. i consider it as a display knife. for even better performance, durability and overall value, i like the kabar better. and when it's time to go cut some wood, i bring one of the cold steels and i am confident it wont break on me. but your question was can it cut small trees down & split wood. and my answer is yes, and with style.
1719453
Mr. Byers, Yes sir, it should do pretty well, it has a good heft, comes with a sharp blade and will hold an edge.I'm happy with mine.
643717
It's sharp enough but a weird shape for gutting. It's top heavy but if you can get around that, it'll be fine
2021104
If you are refuring to the serrations on top, then yes, depending on the branch, if its anything under two inches, I would not bother using it. But if it is more, then yes, it is quite capable of it. I found that it works as a sort of saw. It can also be used to wrap a survival cord securely inbetween the teeth and through the openings along the knife, which are placed just right as to not weaken the knife. Hope this helped.
328906
The blade is not flimsy at all. It's a very sturdy reliable blade, you won't break it if thats what you're wondering. It DOES, however, have a good amount of flex to it, as a machete should. You could legitimately throw this blade into a tree and it wouldn't harm it. It's VERY sturdy. I've got a big blog post on it, if you want to see in detail. http://therealindianajones.blogspot.com/2014/02/cold-steel-cutlass-machete-review.html
870476
As nice as this little unit is---it is still a "little" unit and you will probably find it won't work well for really hard wood (dogwood is also a surprisingly hard wood). It is best for doing a lot of cutting of softer wood AND if they are attached to the tree--that is if you try to hold a branch and cut it in the middle you will find that the saw can't "bite" into it. think of it as a small chain saw.
768336
Bought my sheath separate. Was around $7-8. Worth getting. Good machete for the price, especially for thick grasses and greens. Have cut thick vines with it too but really not to be used as a hatchette.
279483
I've not used it for a hatchet but lots of other garden tools. It worked great for everything I've tried so far. I watched some videos on u tube of people using it before I purchased it.
835261
I have used it to split small, well dried, pine logs, but this is more of a hatchet than an axe. On harder woods you might have a little trouble. Still, you should be able to drive it through tough wood with a hammer or rock.
240560
Not as far as i know, If your cutting steel i dont think its strong enough, on wood it might hold up ok.
1854727
It'll work fine. It is really light on the back end making it very heavy on the blade end which could be perfect for cutting off a snakes head.
1334449
It all depends on the soil you are trying to cut through. I love this tool. It has made edging a breeze for me. If you keep the blade sharp, you should be fine.
1264064
It very well weighted & will cut through thick brush as well as small branches. I have had no issues with it. In fact my neighbor used it to cut a small sapling & he likes the sharpness & ease of using it.
277590
It can do a small branch, say 3/4 of an inch up to 3 or 4 inches in diameter. I have cut 5 in trunks with it, but you are there awhile. It might cut a bigger one. But you would be using up your blade; when a bigger saw would be better for the job. I like to save this one for all my smaller branches so it stays sharp longer. I don't have anyway at home to sharpen the offset razor teeth on this saw. Hope this is helpful.
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yes.. it has a heavy front blade it's very good for chopping down small trees.you have the saw on on the back what is better for bigger trees .plus the handle is counterbalanced for the weight of the front so it doesn't feel like you have a heavy blade.plus you have the hook on that so who knows if you do with that.all in all it's a good knife.I bought that one for my buddy that works on Mount Hood .said he'd love that !!#)
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I think it would do the job. I don't own this saw but I used my brother's on a deer hunt in Pa. last year. I used it to cut through the skull of a buck to bring back the antlers. It went through like butter. I'm considering buying one for butchering.