Log in

View Full Version : What type of blade do you use?


Worm_Farmer
03-20-2016, 04:02 PM
Its time for me to do some cleaning up. I have been using an old Machete. But I have sharpened it so much that I am down to the thick part and cants get a sharp edge anymore.

What do you use? What do you suggest? Just for cutting back leaves and old trunks. I am about to buy this guy: Fury Sawback Machete | DICK'S Sporting Goods (http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=78521816&page=1&cp=4406646.4413993.4414966&categoryId=13185503&fg=Knife%20Type)

Kat2
03-20-2016, 04:31 PM
I'm a real beginner so I've only whacked one P-stem and that was to cut back a very tall but sad "roadkill" Orinco. I don't own a machete but I've tried clippers (heavy and light) and a bow saw. Hey, these things are tough! What works great for me is a funky kind of almost steak knife. It's longer and skinnier with very fine serrated teeth; I haven't a clue where I got it. I use it to trim leaves; it made quick work of that P-stem.

Like most women, I tend to make do with what I have on hand but don't let me discourage you from obtaining another tool. BTW, I love tools! Lost nearly all of mine in a divorce and even more consolidating to move here. All is not lost. Just picked up an ancient Sawzall that's a bigger model than I wanted but, hey, it's a Milwaukee and was only $30. Yeah!

geosulcata
03-20-2016, 04:44 PM
I use a coping saw to cut down old trunks. I use my sharp grafting knife to cut out rot (outlining the rot with the sharp tip and popping out the rotted area. I use a bread knife for cutting off old leaves or sometimes clippers.

Botanical_Bryce
03-20-2016, 05:50 PM
For me I use a bow saw and or this shovel Pony Irrigation Shovel (http://www.arizonabag.com/product/shovels-ames-pony/527/)
I keep the shovel very sharp.

Richard
03-20-2016, 08:51 PM
Corona Razor Tooth.

Grannycore
03-20-2016, 09:45 PM
Its time for me to do some cleaning up. I have been using an old Machete. But I have sharpened it so much that I am down to the thick part and cants get a sharp edge anymore.

What do you use? What do you suggest? Just for cutting back leaves and old trunks. I am about to buy this guy: Fury Sawback Machete | DICK'S Sporting Goods (http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=78521816&page=1&cp=4406646.4413993.4414966&categoryId=13185503&fg=Knife%20Type)

I have a big plastic serrated knife designed to cut tomatoes. It saws right through a big fat stem. Was very helpful when cutting down stems after winter to "find the green."

merce3
03-21-2016, 01:16 PM
Corona Razor Tooth.


I also use this... cuts through a thick pstem like butter. Even good for cutting out small corms.

cincinnana
03-21-2016, 08:39 PM
My stainless steel stuff pales to what you fellas/gals are using south of me ..

I do however have inexpensive stainless steel knives stuck in containers around the yard .......so there is always one handy for that gotta prune moment.

My plants just do not get waist thick......like Y'alls down there in the sunshine state.LULZ

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5739/23444198715_8f59684399_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/BHFDuF)
pups in the soilless mix I use. (https://flic.kr/p/BHFDuF)
by
Hostafarian (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hostafarian/),
on Flickr

Worm_Farmer
03-21-2016, 09:47 PM
Sometimes, I just have to laugh at my self.
All these years, I have never used a serrated blade.
I was actually thinking considering buying a ninja sword.
Really a blade that small would be perfect.

exovetek
03-21-2016, 10:20 PM
Sometimes, I just have to laugh at my self.
All these years, I have never used a serrated blade.
I was actually thinking considering buying a ninja sword.
Really a blade that small would be perfect.


This is what I use (http://www.amazon.com/Officially-Licensed-RAMBO-MC-RB1SS-Hunting/dp/B003EZEOLO/ref=pd_bxgy_200_img_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0E5KJ5RGJQ65684VJAFM)

Gabe15
03-22-2016, 01:35 AM
I really like Cold Steel's machetes, I've had a couple of their bowie machetes and love them: Machetes - Cold Steel Knives (http://www.coldsteel.com/Category/5_1/Machetes.aspx)

I also have a small sawback machete from Gerber that has served me well, though I find I rarely use the saw portion for bananas, but it is a nice travel-sized blade: http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Gator-Machete-JR-31-000759/dp/B004BSGFPG

The last I have is a Ralph Martindale, which I really like the simplicity and quality of, but I find the small gap between the two wood handle pieces more easily blisters your hand after awhile if you're not using gloves (which I never do). It's not this exact model, but similar: Martindale 15 Inch Bolo Cleaver Machete w/wood handle (http://www.machetespecialists.com/mart-15-wood-bolo.html)
More on Ralph Martindale: Agricultural Hand Tools - Ralph Martindale - Highest Quality hot forged Agricultural Hand Tools (http://www.ralphmartindale.co.uk/ralphmartindale/)

RobG7aChattTN
03-22-2016, 07:13 AM
I remember trying all kinds if things and found banana pseudostems resistant to sharp knives and saws of all kinds. One day I was visiting my parents and they were throwing out two old kitchen knives so I took them to try. Well, the serrated one whips through all those fiberous banana parts like butter. I think it's original purpose was as a bread knife.

Jose263
03-22-2016, 10:24 AM
Its time for me to do some cleaning up. I have been using an old Machete. But I have sharpened it so much that I am down to the thick part and cants get a sharp edge anymore.

What do you use? What do you suggest? Just for cutting back leaves and old trunks. I am about to buy this guy: Fury Sawback Machete | DICK'S Sporting Goods (http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=78521816&page=1&cp=4406646.4413993.4414966&categoryId=13185503&fg=Knife%20Type)
I prefer much smaller boning/paring knives - bought a set of them at Sams in the resturant sectionfro around $7.00. They stay sharp and have thin blade. great for trimming leaves and cutting pstems and making smaller pieces for the compost pile.

Kat2
03-25-2016, 07:05 PM
This thread prompted me to find out more about my special trimming tool. After searching and looking at umpteen pictures, I believe it's a serrated filet knife. If not, it's darned close to that. Cheap for me (apparently free). YMMV.

Bradford
03-27-2016, 03:06 PM
Scissors for leaves, cheap but sharp machete for stalks.

ErichRoby
03-27-2016, 07:05 PM
Its time for me to do some cleaning up. I have been using an old Machete. But I have sharpened it so much that I am down to the thick part and cants get a sharp edge anymore.

What do you use? What do you suggest? Just for cutting back leaves and old trunks. I am about to buy this guy: Fury Sawback Machete | DICK'S Sporting Goods (http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=78521816&page=1&cp=4406646.4413993.4414966&categoryId=13185503&fg=Knife%20Type)

A medium-sized kukri style.

gnappi
03-30-2016, 11:37 PM
Oops, I guess I'm like the guy in kat2's situation... I got all the tools in my divorce :-)

For simple nanna cutting I use a sturdy serrated bread knife. One massive whacking I did was with a machete and long steel rod to get the roots out.

keikikid
04-02-2016, 01:24 AM
I have a lot of bananas and am a danger to myself with a machete. Small woman, big bananas. After dulling serrated Corona pruning saws in less than a year to the point where they became almost useless, recently broke down & got a Silky saw. OMG! Rips through huge pstems in a few cuts, said to stay sharp for years.

ErichRoby
04-02-2016, 05:26 AM
I have a lot of bananas and am a danger to myself with a machete. Small woman, big bananas. After dulling serrated Corona pruning saws in less than a year to the point where they became almost useless, recently broke down & got a Silky saw. OMG! Rips through huge pstems in a few cuts, said to stay sharp for years.

I find the teeth gum up with banana glue, attract dirt, etc....