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Lin Rhea
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 4541
Re: Machete or Woodsman's pal
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Reply #20 on:
September 23, 2012, 09:57:00 AM »
I've never experienced a machete that was as handy as a 10 inch Camp Knife. In my opinion, some compensate lack of technique with a longer blade. That's ok too, if your not into technique. But a little technique will allow you to condense the package into something more pleasant to carry. I like having the option of using it for a range of functions. Just me.
I'm not experienced with the Woodsman's Pal.
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Cavalry Scout
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Re: Machete or Woodsman's pal
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Reply #21 on:
September 23, 2012, 10:08:00 AM »
Gerber Machete and a short handled brush hook. The hook is only bout 3 ft long. Heavy but, you sure dont have to swing it as hard! Keep a good edge on it and it will do the work for you.
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Longrifleman
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Re: Machete or Woodsman's pal
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Reply #22 on:
September 23, 2012, 10:13:00 AM »
Also check out the SOG Seal Revolver knife-has a rotating locking blade that is either a saw or a knife. Great for ground blinds and gutting, only have to carry 1 thing. If you add a pair of pruning clippers from the local home center, that's all you'll need, and the combined weight of both is less than a machete, if weight is an issue.
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LBR
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Re: Machete or Woodsman's pal
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September 23, 2012, 10:17:00 AM »
I've owned (and used) a Woodsman's Pal for years. Where is really shines is in sawbriars and vines, where chopping is useless and pruners take a while and get you right in the briars. The briar hook really works wonders in that stuff.
Other than that, I do better with a Gerber folding saw for stuff that's too big for pruners, and pruners for stuff that's too small for the folding saw.
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Lefty
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Re: Machete or Woodsman's pal
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Reply #24 on:
September 23, 2012, 10:45:00 AM »
Thanks for all the input! I do carry a folding saw and pruners when setting up a treestand. i also like to have a machete to clear briars, vines, grass, saplings and small branches in my shooting lanes and stand approach. After looking up a lot of the suggestions, I think the Ontario military machete, is just what I am looking for.
Take care and hunt safe!
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Panzer
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Re: Machete or Woodsman's pal
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Reply #25 on:
September 23, 2012, 06:33:00 PM »
I have a "BOLO" style machette made by Ontario knives, that I'm partial to. It sharpens good and has a good weight.
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jcprintz
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Reply #26 on:
September 23, 2012, 07:13:00 PM »
Original Woodsmans Pal x2
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DannyBows
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Reply #27 on:
September 23, 2012, 08:42:00 PM »
Lefty, here's link to Dave Canterbury's mods to his Ontario Machete and sheath. I'm setting up a Tramontina similar to this. That long, oval carborundum stone is a great tool for keeping an edge on Hawks and machetes. It leaves a smoother edge than a file and since it's long it keeps your fingers away from the edge, unlike the puck style sharpeners.
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capt eddie
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Posts: 318
Re: Machete or Woodsman's pal
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Reply #28 on:
September 23, 2012, 10:13:00 PM »
I found that I work a whole lot less by using a Good pair of Loppers. They do everything the knife does. But quicker.
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AdAstraAiroh
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Posts: 67
Re: Machete or Woodsman's pal
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September 23, 2012, 10:29:00 PM »
If you are clearing brush, I have found that the British Army Martindale Golok No2 Machete, which is used by British Special Forces to be very effective.
Mark
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Roger Norris
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Re: Machete or Woodsman's pal
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September 23, 2012, 11:06:00 PM »
There is a review of the Woodmans Pal (not Woodsmans) on my site. I like it very much, use it often. It is always in my truck.
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awbowman
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Re: Machete or Woodsman's pal
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September 23, 2012, 11:27:00 PM »
This is what I use
http://www.coldsteel.com/two-handed-panga-machete.html
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Roger Norris
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September 24, 2012, 09:39:00 AM »
Here is the Woodmans Pal. It excelled for me, especially when hacking out briar -type vegetation.
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