Is this good for clearing brush, including tall grass?Mostly thick vines, thorned brush, and smaller saplings, but also some paths through fields
1618557
Yes yes yes. It can do all of those thing but remember, it is HEAVY. A longer, thinner machete would be a better choice for clearing paths. I agree with reviewer Stan; it strikes me more as a close quarter intimidating weapon.
1618558
This is not going to work as well on tall grass and vines as a regular machete in my opinion. It does work well on saplings and limbs......it is more of a chopper and less of a slicer.
1618559
It will cut through the stuff like butter yet the length is not quite what you would desire. A long machete would be better served for clearing a path. I do not want to take away from an amazing tool though. I tend to use this more for chopping and splitting or clearing a small area for a camp or rest.
1618560
Yes, I should think so. But you might want a longer machete. This one is really meant for fighting.
1618561
The blades thick and it doesn't have the effect a machete would on tall grass. However this Kukri is good for thick vines/ small wood chopping and base or camp chores. I tried using it as a machete once on a hike through thick bush in the mountains and it didn't do well on small vines or thin twigs. Hope this helps !
1618562
There are probably better tools out there for what you described, but the Kukri will serve you well. It comes out of the box very sharp, but if you do a bit of a touch up, the grass won't be a problem. Thick vines and small saplings will present no problems at all!
1646637
It cuts through through really thick brush without a blade. The only problem I've had is tall grass wrapping around the head, it eats through brush with no problem.
736658
For sure...I use it on my palm trees, which look like much bigger stalks than the summer sweet bush.The blade is only 5 or 6 inches so it's not a sweeping hedge trimmer, rather an individual branch trimmer. Good luck.
2044467
This camera seems to produce fairly good photos for me, and I should not think that brush would pose a problem. If there are any limbs or vines near the front of the camera, however, they can cause the camera to take a photo every time that the wind moves them. I have had that experience with this camera, and with a previous camera from another manufacturer. The motion sensors detected a vine swinging in front of the camera, resulting in a lot of "empty" pics.
649895
Here is some perspective. I used to have some acreage out in Oregon, and I had serious brush and high grass. I would NOT recommend this tool for farm-strength weeds & growth. I think its simply asking too much from a battery-powered trimmer. You need a gas-powered version to deal with the heavy stuff. I bought this model for my home in town, and it handles everyday yard trimming quiet handily, and I am impressed at how long the battery cell packs last. I can routinely get about 2-yards worth before I have to switch packs. But then, I am only using it to trim walk-ways, sidewalks, and flower beds. Here is some perspective. I used to have some acreage out in Oregon, and I had serious brush and high grass. I would NOT recommend this tool for farm-strength weeds & growth. I think its simply asking too much from a battery-powered trimmer. You need a gas-powered version to deal with the heavy stuff. I bought this model for my home in town, and it handles everyday yard trimming quiet handily, and I am impressed at how long the battery cell packs last. I can routinely get about 2-yards worth before I have to switch packs. But then, I am only using it to trim walk-ways, sidewalks, and... » Read More Here is some perspective. I used to have some acreage out in Oregon, and I had serious brush and high grass. I would NOT recommend this tool for farm-strength weeds & growth. I think its simply asking too much from a battery-powered trimmer. You need a gas-powered version to deal with the heavy stuff. I bought this model for my home in town, and it handles everyday yard trimming quiet handily, and I am impressed at how long the battery cell packs last. I can routinely get about 2-yards worth before I have to switch packs. But then, I am only using it to trim walk-ways, sidewalks, and flower beds. « Show Less
832408
I love this tool, but it is not my first choice for the grass problem you describe. Those grass roots radiate about 5 inches out from the clump, and you will have to cut through those roots all the way around and underneath the clump to get them out. A tool like a heavy duty serrated knife works better -- and much faster.
1915918
I have cut a few small tree limbs with it. It does that OK. Clearing brush with this knife would be quite a chore. Thats not really what it is designed for.
360273
Not really sure about thick tall grass...this is best used on a sidewalk or drive way. Hope this helps
1463041
Most likely. I have a wide variety of growth on the property and it cuts everything but more dense sapplings (eg trees). It will cut wild roses which are very tough.
1370706
I have several huge pine trees with the 3-6 inch long needles. It works great on them once you get the hang of setting the height of the brushes. It will pick up pine cones, but sometimes it flips them out in front of the sweeper too. I usually just pick up the cones by hand and throw them in the basket as I walk behind the sweeper. I like my lawn clean and this sweeper is just the ticket for cleaning up after those messy pine trees.
1252740
Maybe,,,, I purchased to pick up small leaves, junk in the lawn. Like some of the others,,, does miss some I would give it about 60%,,, windy 40% I have Bermuda grass,,,, I have very small tress have not used it the fall for a big job of raking... It does pick up the dried grass ( I use a grass catcher when I mow) leaves spots sometimes,,,, so when I go over the these spots it does pick up 50% I'm Okay with the product Not Excited A lot of the stuff flicks out of the front,, if you lower or elevate the opening gets bigger so stuff flicks out,,, if you get the cover down to ground to hard to roll..tears the grass up Again it's ok Probably would not recommend,, but a better quality sweeper.. Maybe,,,, I purchased to pick up small leaves, junk in the lawn. Like some of the others,,, does miss some I would give it about 60%,,, windy 40% I have Bermuda grass,,,, I have very small tress have not used it the fall for a big job of raking... It does pick up the dried grass ( I use a grass catcher when I mow) leaves spots sometimes,,,, so when I go over the these spots it does pick up 50% I'm Okay with the product Not Excited A lot of the stuff flicks out of the front,, if you lower or elevate the opening gets bigger so stuff flicks out,,, if you get the cover down to ground to hard to... » Read More Maybe,,,, I purchased to pick up small leaves, junk in the lawn. Like some of the others,,, does miss some I would give it about 60%,,, windy 40% I have Bermuda grass,,,, I have very small tress have not used it the fall for a big job of raking... It does pick up the dried grass ( I use a grass catcher when I mow) leaves spots sometimes,,,, so when I go over the these spots it does pick up 50% I'm Okay with the product Not Excited A lot of the stuff flicks out of the front,, if you lower or elevate the opening gets bigger so stuff flicks out,,, if you get the cover down to ground to hard to roll..tears the grass up Again it's ok Probably would not recommend,, but a better quality sweeper.. « Show Less
1102354
when i got the set, i tried to lay in a sky mass with the golden leaf 1 1/2 " brush and it left a lot of loose hairs on the painting,,,but this was brand new,,,haven't used it enough to see if it would stop shedding,,,,,,it may be best for foliage, etc. rather than open sky areas. all the other brushes are great for landscapes.
972026
Works great, but there are different ornimental grasses, some are big as elephants. Mine are 3-4 feet tall, I like to place a tie around the bundle to hold them steady and get an even cut. Actually works like any hedge trimmer. No Problem.
873555
Since it does raise and lower to the ground, I did use it in my driveway (blacktop) to pick up leaves. It did a nice job - it even picked up some cedar droppings as well, although not as well as the leaves. I found that it also works very well on even ground. For a lot of variation in the yard, I found that if you raise the brushes slightly, it works just fine. This is my new favorite yard tool for the fall!
1278402
It is great on st. augustine and bermuda - tall grass can be difficult if it is thick. I love my fiskars mower. If there is a wider cut i would get it. It will not cut johnson grass. Nice even pretty cut and easy to push.
989321
I just used the vac attachment this spring for the first time and it will definitely pick up grass clippings. I used it to remove leaves in the flower beds that remained after the long winter. It easily picked leaves, mulch and small branches up. It was a little dusty as the mulch was dry but I you are just picking up grass clippings from the driveway you probably won't see as much dust.
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.