can this knife be used to cut small trees down & split kindling wood?
1153097
You can use a screw driver to break ice but you are better off with a nice pick.
1153098
no, I tried to "hack" at some branches with it, it loosened the handle on the tang, now there is a small gap. also some flaws in the damascus steel pattern on one side. this knife is good for most tasks, but it is not really built for outdoor survival use.
1153099
I would not baton with this knife. While the blade seems relatively thick enough, The blade length and weight does not have the same heft as camp chopper. I'm also not sure if the knife is full tang or not and the handle will definitely not stand up to abuse. Its a nice looking knife.
1153100
This is not a knife for work. If you want a really strong knife for that kind of use, you should probably buy a Fällkniven knife.
1153101
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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
1164812
yes, but I would recommend something with a shorter blade height so you can fit it between close limbs (only applies if they are still on the tree). One of the collapsible hand saws are great for this purpose
607781
Wow some of these answers shock me...this can be used for splitting AND chopping...it just depends on the diameter of the wood...as with any hatchet, its going to be a lot easier with branches and trunks less than 5 inches...when you get into bigger pieces of wood it would still work but you will be there for awhile and thats when you should be using a full sized axe.
1320558
I wouldn't because it's not really made for that. Chopping logs I would say no but maybe small sticks. It's small not like an ax.
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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.
475040
I keep it very sharp and have had no problem cutting 2-3 inch branches with a solid baton. This knife can handle that type of "abuse" with no problem. I use it all the time to split firewood into kindling with a baton also.
1942243
Not likely, its a lot smaller than the picture makes it out to be. That, and it will most likely break the first time you use it, also, the "axe head" is virtually useless. Its just slightly bigger than a hatchet, it has multi tool look, but all the options it has for use are the minimal requirement to call it a tool for its purpose. I use it as a splitting wedge for firewood now, its ok for that. Money better spent on a sog double sided axe for entry purposes, a knife with a dulled tip for cutting seatbelts with window punch of course. A 24" set of channel locks will work that coupling of yours, homedepot.
1693416
I suppose you could. It would produce a very smooth cut, but might be slower than a blade designed for wood. Blades designed for cutting wood would probably be less expensive than this blade, which is intended for cutting soft metals.
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.
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Would not even attempt to use this on any kind of wood. This device is not a saw-it's made to cut lightweight materials like cardboard, poster board, etc. you can use it with a straight edge to keep aligned, but the surround on the cutting head makes it a little more difficult than it needs to be. Again, this device is not a saws all device.
697052
In my opinion, this would not be heavy duty enough to cut thin wood. Of course, I only use this cutter on fabric. It would need to be tested.
1579958
You can split the log down the middle if you nail on the guide board so the chain runs down the middle. Be careful about the log falling open at the end of your cut!
1623352
I doubt it, its a really small knife and you wouldn't want to wear out the blade. I'd prefer getting a knife with a saw back thats made for cutting small branches.
415326
That's exactly what I bought it for, and I cut it into several pieces as my trees are small. However you will need supports to hold it away from the branches, as it weighs them down a bit since it is densely woven and therefore heavy for tender branches to support.
1441289
I'm not sure what the official answer might be, but I know I've used it to cut through branches that were around 3/4". I just have to work at it a little. That's for green wood in a hedge, though.
1912809
Not a chance. I was just using this tool this morning to clip a camelia tree. You can cut up to about 3/8" branches.
1034503
When we bought it, it was called a flush cut saw and we used it to cut the wood when putting in subflooring. I don't know if you could use it for trees. Here is a video we found on youtube that might help you, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8CY7zeq8pQ