How well does this perform at splitting firewood (camping application)? How well does the blade hold up?
807613
The blade is designed for slicing and stabbing. So small green saplings will cut but an axe will split firewood loads better. Blade holds an edge well, good deep tang too
807614
I have split dry log s easily with this item. I have also used it to clear a path... ive been very impressed with this katana / machete. I now own three cold steel knives due to how good the machete has been.
807615
It will definitely not replace a hatchet or axe, but if you absolutely had to, it could split some very dry hardwood. You won't be splitting any knotty pine or similar wood.
807616
this is a terrible choice for wood splitting or camping.....its razer sharp but no wedge shape to the blade for splitting....this is nothing more than a long handled matchete....or novelty item....be sure to get a sheath as it's wicked sharp....it's A Weapon not a tool.
607780
Its thin, it will be no good for log splitting. Great product for chopping.
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
1719457
It is pretty effective. I have put a couple dings in the blade while clearing a camp site. It is a good strong blade but it will curl if you get a little ridiculous. I have had it for a while now and have brought it camping twice now. It's a decent tool.
549819
I have been using it with a 15 amp WORX 18" chain saw to cut up logs with an average diameter of 10" without any problems. Additionally, I have been using my SunJoe 5 ton electric log splitter which also draws 15 amps, again without any problems and no circuit breaker pop-offs. These have tools have not necessarily been extended use, but more intermittent use. Hope this helps.
167877
My son and his daughter use them in the heat of the summer in Nevada in mountains where they gleen firewood. All day at 100+ degree temp is no problem to them while using their chain saws to cut wood. I would say from that that anyone hiking at what ever altitude would be quite refreshed with this item.
831301
It's pretty light, can be carried all day with out weighing you down. Well made, well constructed."Not"optimum for splitting or chopping anything large, great for splitting or chopping small to small/medium logs branches or brush.Happy with my purchase, Recommend.
1924028
I don't know what you mean by this question but I am a 61 yr old single woman and I love this log splitter. I had 6 ash trees cut down, trunks anywhere from 6 inches to 18 inches and this splitter handled splitting the trunks without a problem. I did one log after another, it was slow but I would work for maybe an hour or so at a time, eventually I split one and a half face cords. This is a great splitter to have on hand. I have more wood to split this spring.
240560
Not as far as i know, If your cutting steel i dont think its strong enough, on wood it might hold up ok.
928800
It's honestly about the same size as a hatchet and not terribly different from a hatchet. It's going to out chop and generally out perform something like the fiskars x7, but only because it has more leverage and weight. This is a good tool, if the only thing you plan to do is chop, hammer and kill. It's pretty bad at splitting, not designed for it. If your only concern is its chopping ability, this will out do anything in the under $40 price bracket. If you want to do other things for the same price, get a husquvarna or something.
2029399
I cut some hard Oak and it did a good job. For the the light duty it is intended for it should last a long time.
232780
Hard woods are mostly what I have and most is easily split. Once in a while I have to shift the log to try another spot to split On occasion I have a very knotty or large (larger than recommended) diameter or heavily branched piece that does not split on the first try or two. I notch them about 3 inches deep with a chain saw & then they split too. The only pieces I have not been able to split are the rooty stump parts of hard wood. I like this splitter. I would buy it again. I go through about 3 cords a year which I cut, split & stack myself.
1001925
I've used this saw to fell and cut a 35' / 16"+ tree in to 18" pieces, trunk took quite bit of work due to diameter, and no leaks yet.........but need a new blade.
1308439
The -092 handle is held on by a 1/2" aluminum ferrule at the butt end, and the handle squirms after just a few minutes of use. But the great quality of the blade is worth the price of admission. It will definitely chop down a sapling, but at 14 oz. is a little light for extended wilderness survival applications. This is more of a medium-duty weekend-camper utility bowie, and will give many years of good service in a structured setting (campground). For heavier applications, look at the MTech mt-151, which is thicker and heavier and still in the same price range. I own an extensive collection of fixed-blade knives, and can highly recommend both of these MTech knives for their price and durability.
1322759
I'm impressed with the coghlans folding saw.. I,used it to clear a camp of brush pickers and small trees' cutting it all very well..I,ve cut dry dead logs up to 6 inches with ease..the blade is holding a sharp edge after about 10 backpacking trips averaging about 1 hour of use per trip to cut up a an ample supply of wood for the night..good saw ...good value..
16449
Pamela; this blade does a better job than my Forrest woodworker two. I use it 90-92% on hardwoods both crosscut and ripping.I have used this to rip pre-finished Brazilian cherry flooring. believe me ...this is hard stuff!!Do yourself a favor & get the blade.
1693417
I have used this blade on wood. It makes neat cuts with very fine sawdust. I don't think it is meant for cutting wood exclusively, but it can handle wood cutting along with its prime material, aluminum.