Machete or Woodsman's pal

[Lin Rhea]

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.

[Cavalry Scout]

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.

[Longrifleman]

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.

[LBR]

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.

[Lefty]

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!

[Panzer]

I have a "BOLO" style machette made by Ontario knives, that I'm partial to. It sharpens good and has a good weight.

[jcprintz]

Original Woodsmans Pal x2

[DannyBows]

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.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQhwbR2a2X4

[capt eddie]

I found that I work a whole lot less by using a Good pair of Loppers.  They do everything the knife does.  But quicker.

[AdAstraAiroh]

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

[Roger Norris]

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.

[awbowman]

This is what I use

http://www.coldsteel.com/two-handed-panga-machete.html

[Roger Norris]

Here is the Woodmans Pal. It excelled for me, especially when hacking out briar -type vegetation.