tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post569918686218983098..comments2024-02-11T01:14:21.904-08:00Comments on SURVIVING IN ARGENTINA: Woodman's PalFerFALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-69607783579256538112009-05-26T10:24:07.917-07:002009-05-26T10:24:07.917-07:00The Woodsmans Pal IS overpriced (buy on sale, save...The Woodsmans Pal IS overpriced (buy on sale, saves about 20%), but in my humble opinion, worth it. That brush hook can be used to haul off thorny debris without reaching inside, and the extra length allows your back to remain more vertical. At the end of the day, your back thanks you. I've had mine around 6 - 7 years now, and its a good one.<br /><br />For overall use though, the Air Force saw / machete has even better utility, at about 1/2 the cost (if can be found). Has a very aggresive saw back, and a 'J' shaped handle that allows it to be used the way a saw should be.<br /><br />Just my .02.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-86286311575006979462009-05-25T13:29:06.774-07:002009-05-25T13:29:06.774-07:00I've owned one the Woodsmans Pals for about 4 year...I've owned one the Woodsmans Pals for about 4 years now. It's an orinal model from WW2. A friend of mine picked it up ceap on eBay and gave it to me as a gift. MFD. in 1943 (according to the stamp on the blade) it has the original leather handle and full metal guard.<br />I use it for yardwork, and I've taken it on a few camping trips. Works as advertised, and I've never had a problem with it. Although I will say that I think the current version is overpriced.<br />Still and all, it's a good piece of gear.Blackthorn D. Stickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13455492914625901974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-14053257079601505682009-05-22T21:31:04.660-07:002009-05-22T21:31:04.660-07:00I generally agree that multipurpose blades are mos...I generally agree that multipurpose blades are mostly hype. That said, I have been real pleased with the so called Spetznas machete imported to the US several years ago by Sovietski. My son and I have used it extensively in the woods and it has never failed us. Recently the US Forest Service issued Woodsman Pals to their fire crew. I heard the crew asked to send them back because they just weren't any good for what was needed.Harbingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01827117407235224800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-1992566331550721672009-05-22T21:05:18.908-07:002009-05-22T21:05:18.908-07:00I wouldn't want someone to hit me in the face with...I wouldn't want someone to hit me in the face with it but I agree with you. I would pick up a couple machetes and call it good. The cold steel Kukuri is pretty darn nice though it is not economically wise. Bought one when I was a lot more free with money and don't regret it. Would have spent the cash on something and know I have a great blade.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09612373437033635765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-60476644242383999612009-05-22T20:40:07.941-07:002009-05-22T20:40:07.941-07:00I find that the best overall knife for the outdoor...I find that the best overall knife for the outdoor person, or a survivalist are the knives made by Busse.I've had mine for years,and they are virtually indestructible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com