Can this be good for gardening work like chopping leaves or thin branches?
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I belive so. This sword is short but thick. It has a good weight to it and it can be resharpened if need be. Im not sure how tall you are but i am 5'5" and this sword is the perfect size for me. Use it as you see fit. Enjoy!
2254069
I don't know how long the blade would stand up to regular use on branches and brush. Honestly, the gladius shape isn't the most practical for brush work, so I'd recommend either the cold steel heavy machete, panga or kukri for that particular task.
1997008
Hi. The blade is thin but certainly not as sharp as a knife. I think it would be good for things such as carrots, avocados, and asparagus. It would not be good for things like potatoes. I hope that helps.
855071
Technically it probably could since it can do some cutting tasks but I would not recommend it. There are other tools much better suited to that job - like a coping saw.
736654
The saw would certainly be able to cut it. But since the plant is a bush you would have a hard time holding the bush so the saw can do it's work. I would not recommend it for that type of cutting.
325351
It is possible, but would depend on adjusting it correctly. I have used it to rake walnuts and dethatch my grass, also leaves in the fall.
1821454
Yes it will work well since you have lots of trees and this tool will mulch your leaves will fine and you can use the mulch leaves for your garden and plants and it uses less bags you should be ok you will like it I love love mine
2001216
I think it would do ok on branches thicker than a pencil. A live branch thinner than that tends to get pulled into the drive wheel, then you have to stop and untangle it. It may be a ragged cut in any case. I love this pole saw and I've had the other brand corded sets. This one sneaks between branches, whereas the ones that look like old-style elec.s don't fit and don't tilt from the pole. I've also been using it to cut live or dead red oak limbs up to 4-5 in. and large palm fronds.
1761624
I have not tried cutting anything that thick yet, but I think they may be able to handle it. I am sure it can handle 1 inch thick branches.
461316
No it will not work welll with a large amount of leaves. This is a "light" duty blower. Very handy for small jobs but definitely not for a large pile of leaves.
1803114
Yes, it works well for leaves and clippings but it does get very heavy when the grass/leaves are wet. My husband likes it and we have a huge yard so he can do it in three passes without having to empty the bag. It is a good investment!
1716272
Yes, you could use it for it but only if the blades of the pruning shears are as thin as a chef's knife.
488903
I am pretty confident it will, but I have never done it. I've used it mostly for cutting down small trees and brush and it works really well for that.
980443
Yes....mine does an excellent job at mulching the leaves. No complaints at all. I don't use it for major clean-up, just around flower beds.
188632
Absolutely, just put a pruning blade in it. I do it all the time on my farm. Goes through small limbs easily
443795
I'm sure you could. I've been using it to chop up cilantro and other herbs. The blades are sharp so be careful cleaning it.
1588616
If the leaves were green, I would say "NO". However as long as the leaves are dry and crunchy, I don't see why the machine can't handle the job as long as there's more branch than leaves.