Woodman's Pal Question

[Antichrist]

I've been thinking about buying a Woodman's Pal for about 40 years (as an admirer of Treebeard I don't want to be acused of being hasty). So I'm thinking of finally getting one because I need to cut a bunch of bamboo that's up to about 2 1/2" in diameter.
I'm wondering if anyone here has used one for that and how well it served.

 

[barlowrs]

I use one all the time. cant say for 2 1/2 bamboo, but everything from splitting wood while camping, to falling trees (larger than 2.5 inch, though takes multiple swings). I would think it would cut through a 2.5" bamboo in one swing. They are great tools.

 

[madmax718]

Never used one, but what makes them better than a parang?

 

[bfdiesel]

Dido

 

[Antichrist]

Probably isn't, since there isn't a "Bear Grylls Woodman's Pal" :coffeedrink:

 

[buckshot500]

I have also wanted a woodsman's pal for at least half as long as you.
I never tried one either.

I have tried this tool however, and can say it is the best machete I ever used. I was cutting 2"-3" saplings all day in one stroke and it didn't even dull this thing. It's one of the best tools I have ever owned and I own some pretty good tools. http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerc...ld+Steel®+Magnum+Khukuri+Machete/CS97MKM.html

 

[overlander]

I used one in Guatemala when traveling with No Limits Expedition in the Petan. They had them, loved them and used them all the time. in the Petan, you can't go very far without having to cut through fallen jungle growth and dropped vines. The woodsman was a very effective tool.