Has anyone used it to churn up a small compost heap? Are the tooth edges very sharp? Thanks
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It would work well to churn compost as it's made to cultivate the soil. The edges are not sharp, but rugged.
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It should be good for working a small compost heap. The edges are not sharp so no worries about reaching in and clearing packed in soil.
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No it is not sharp at all. You stick it in the dirt and it vibrates lose dirt only.
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I bought this lopper a couple of weeks ago and have used it on the farm and find it is very good. I use it to clear electric fence rows and have cut stuff that will just fits in the jaws. I love it.
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I did not find any problem using it a lot or quickly. It engages and disengages but I am in my back yard pruning medium and small branches. After I cut 3-4 long branches I pick them up and cut over a bag very quickly without any problems. I do not believe you will have a problem.
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mine is pretty tough; the very tip snapped off before i even got it, but that's just going to happen with that kind of point. it really is a budget Gladius though, not a Machete. it is not for chopping at all, it is a penetrator. The bulging to the sides at the end is actually somewhat exaggerated based on mine. I love it, but it is not a pioneer tool.
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Never have used it for that purpose but it does keep a sharp edge. It is a thinner knife which I would imagine could be of use for that. It is considerably smaller in the handle than other knives making it a good knife when reaching inside a deer so probably better for some finer work on wood
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I use a three prong long handle device that I have for breaking down the soil in the garden. I find I wish I'd purchased a compost barrel that turned ,but I like the look of this one.
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The edge is not sharp. It's more like a giant flathead screwdriver. Even though the edge is not sharp it digs into hard-packed ground very efficiently.
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Mine did not have sharp edges. It is very well made. I have used mine a lot this summer. It balances nicely on the jars & cleans up well. I really like mine.
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That's correct. I love mine. I use it for hand tools, gloves, etc. I also pick veggies and haul them.
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I have not used it for this. However the small blade would make shredding foam or sponge difficult. It's a much better "chipper" for branches & sticks than a shredder for soft, loose & bulky material. The 'mouth' is not wide or deep like a funnel but shallow w/ a small-ish opening.
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Kellig, the first time I used my stuffer I cut my forearm when I put it through to top area to left it into the sink. The metal edge was very sharp. It would have cut my fingers if I had grasped it by the top area. I filed the edges down and everything is fine. You do have to take apart the ring and air vent when cleaning. The stuffer works great but you need to be on top of the little things like sharp or rough edges and cleaning it. Good luck. I like mine and have made some great sausage with it.
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This item isnt too sharp, that it will cut you or your paper.But I do believe it has the sturdy quality that it could cut threw toffee.I work for chilis and have used this item for many things.Hope it helps.
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We didn't have any problems at all. We mulched pine needles, lawn clippings and small branches etc. Its did a really great job and was pleasantly surprised how well the plastic blades held out. Very good buy!!!
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I assembled it and realized what a sharp tool this is. The blades on both sides are about 18-24 inches long and razor sharp blades. If you accidentally touch it with your palm of fingers, it will bleed for sure. While I am respectful of "dangerous" tools, I am concerned that when not used and laying about, someone might stumble over it and hurt himself/herself bad. I would imagine, it would tear a liner if not careful with it. If you contact it with your fingers, I imagine it might sever it. I have not used it but I can see how it would cut pond weeds or roots it comes in contact with. Like the instruction says, do not use when people are around you, especially children, I assembled it and realized what a sharp tool this is. The blades on both sides are about 18-24 inches long and razor sharp blades. If you accidentally touch it with your palm of fingers, it will bleed for sure. While I am respectful of "dangerous" tools, I am concerned that when not used and laying about, someone might stumble over it and hurt himself/herself bad. I would imagine, it would tear a liner if not careful with it. If you contact it with your fingers, I imagine it might sever it. I have not used it but I can see how it would cut pond weeds or roots it comes in contact... » Read More I assembled it and realized what a sharp tool this is. The blades on both sides are about 18-24 inches long and razor sharp blades. If you accidentally touch it with your palm of fingers, it will bleed for sure. While I am respectful of "dangerous" tools, I am concerned that when not used and laying about, someone might stumble over it and hurt himself/herself bad. I would imagine, it would tear a liner if not careful with it. If you contact it with your fingers, I imagine it might sever it. I have not used it but I can see how it would cut pond weeds or roots it comes in contact with. Like the instruction says, do not use when people are around you, especially children, « Show Less
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I haven't tried it but I expect that it would gum up very quickly. I'd stick to the rotary mill type grater.
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No. I have thrown it into trees though. It's sharp but the ridges kind of get in the way
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If baggage size is an issue, then it is very effective. I used it in some pretty hard soil hiking in the Tetons this year. If size isn't an issue there are better leverage shovels.