The Devon billhook had a bevelled edge on one side of the blade and a blunt hook tip. Another important design feature of the Devon billhook was an incision or notch at the base of the blade. This has two explanations – one is that it was used for a strap so that users could “mount” the billhook to their wrist, while a second theory is that the notch was honed and sharp and could be used to strip trees such as willows and others of their bark. Double-Edge Billhook Pattern One of the most versatile machetes on the market, this innovatively designed machete is a dual-function tool. It has an ultra-sharp machete blade on one side along with an aggressive saw blade on the other side. Featuring an 18-inch blade, this machete saw is an excellent choice for cutting trails, clearing brush, cutting small trees, and stripping logs.

This unique tool is a combination of a machete and a hatchet, which makes it an excellent multi-purpose tool for various cutting tasks. The 9-inch cutting blade of the Fiskars Brush Axe is made of high-quality drop-forged steel. It improves the durability and sharpness of the machete to provide a smooth cutting performance.Overall, the Fiskars Brush Axe is an excellent tool made by a reputable Finnish company. Great value for the money. Pros

It is 26 inches long, and you can wield it with one or two hands. With one hand you can swing it somewhat like a scythe, clearing low-growing brush, or use an overhand swing to reach branches higher up. This is especially useful for clearing portage trails if you’re carrying or wheeling a canoe at an angle. Also highly recommended for anyone looking to do clearing work on their property or on a trail. Pros Spar billhooks are smaller versions of traditional brush axe/billhook designs. They usually have only one bevelled cutting edge, and the blades tend to be only 5 to 7 inches long. Sussex Billhook Pattern Founded in 1649, Fiskars is one of the oldest and best companies famous for producing machetes, axes, scissors, and mowers. They have been successfully running their business for more than 350 years. Surviving in the tool industry for so much time is proof of how good they are at manufacturing quality products.

Though machetes are fairly straightforward items, there are a handful of finer points that one should be privy to one shopping. Below, we’ll briefly break down a few of the most pivotal areas to consider when buying a new machete. This brush axe ditch bank blade would be great for working on slopes and situations where you need greater reach, such as cutting branches higher above the ground or clearing large amounts of woody brush or plants from a ditch. It can even take down small trees, although it’s not its primary function. Pros Kun tarvitset voimaa ja nopeutta pihan ja puutarhan raivaustöihin, valitse Fiskars Solid™ -machete. Tämä työkalu sopii isojenkin alueiden raivaamiseen.

Sen erittäin terävä, huolellisesti muotoiltu ruostumaton terä sopii monenlaisiin leikkuutöihin ja vauhdittaa työskentelyä. Työkalua käytetään yhdellä kädellä, minkä ansiosta vapaana olevaa kättä voi käyttää leikattujen varsien ja oksien pinoamiseen. Käyttömukavan kahvan älykäs pintakuvio parantaa hallittavuutta. Fiskars Group is a Finnish group company that has its roots in the village of Fiskars, located in the town of Roseburg. The company was initially founded in 1649 in a particular village. Do you know Fiskars is one of the oldest companies in the world? Though this business is still running in Finland, the global headquarters are located in the Arabian anta, district of Helsinki. Tavallista pidempi kahva mahdollistaa hyvän puristusotteen läheltä terää ja paremman kontrollin tarkkuutta vaativissa leikkuutöissä Are brush axes and billhooks better than machetes? In many situations – yes! As always, it depends on what kind of environment you’ll be cutting and clearing in. The major advantage of brush axes and billhooks over machetes is that the first has a hook at the end. This is great if you’ll be working in woody bush, with many brambles, shrubs, or saplings. You can pull these out directly or to the side with the hook.Tilava kahva, josta voi ottaa kiinni myös kahdella kädellä silloin, kun tarvitaan enemmän voimaa ja kontrollia Made in the USA of high-quality US steel and great value for the money. It comes in two sizes – the larger one and a smaller one with a 12-inch blade on a 30-inch handle. Highly recommended. Pros Japanese culture greatly needed wood and brush-clearing tools in their mountainous and wooded lands. The Ojika 16.9-inch billhook, with a 6.3-inch blade, is an excellent tool with a strong curve that allows you to hook and pull-cut your target but keep the mobility and agility you lose with bigger tools. The Fiskars Machete Axe comes with some exciting features. As the name suggests, it is a mixture of a machete and ax design. Designed especially for reliable performance, this Fiskars machete has been widely used in the gardening world. The ultra-sharp, rust-resistant 17.5-inch blade is shaped for wide swings helping to enhance the clearing process.

Handle Material: While the blade makes up most of the machete, the remainder of the item is comprised of the handle. Machete handles can massively vary in size, shape, and material. Handle construction will also play a major role in the machete’s overall durability. A brush axe, also known as a bush axe, is used for clearing brush (as the name implies), small trees and saplings, and large green plants such as weeds along a trail or property. What is a billhook used for? There are many variations of billhook designs, most coming from the United Kingdom and England, where these tools were widely used and from which they came to America. Here is a list of these various designs: Knighton PatternA sharp edge on the hook allows you to fight through such situations much more easily than a regular axe. High-quality steel, made in America. You can also use it two-handed, much like an axe – it’s sturdy enough to take down small trees without problem. Pros This is another offering by Council Tool – the Council Tool bush hook. It is slightly smaller than the CT ditch bank blade, coming in at a 12-inch blade on a 36-inch handle, but with a design better suited to proper chopping.