Hmmm. I still don't see an
actual chopping comparison between the CT and YG. I guess I'll do it myself. The testing never ends! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />
Sorry... I was in a hurry and must have skimmed quickly over the "Chopping" request.
I have not used my YG too much. I have chopped a few small branches and some light pruning. No real work. Just enough to get a feel for it.
I have used my CT a pretty fair amount. But, I haven't done a Vic style chopping comparison. .... Never have.
I have taken my CT camping and on some trails. I rarely ever used it out on trails and quit carrying a large knife on the trails. Around camp, I have chopped a little bit of kindling, done some light batoning and similar fire "starter" type stuff, but I really just rarely find much need to chop.
Honestly, most of my firewood I tend to use I can pick up small stuff and use as starter, break limbs to burn size or end-burn or middle burn the large stuff.
I have used my Battle Rat out in my yard for some pruning, but more for fun than need. I don't have a yard like yours Vic - Just a 10,420 s/f lot with a handful of trees and a few shrubs. Enough for a little shade and decoration, but not too much maintenance. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
When I do yard work, I find pruning tools, lopping shears, saws, and similar better for yard work.
But, in all the above few cases where I used my choppers, I never had my camera out.... Sorry. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Apparently, I don't combine work and play enough. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
I know I need to do that some day.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
My "Chopper" collection is small relative to my other knives.
My chopper collection consists of:
Battle Rat
DFLE
Chopweiler
CT
YG
Other brands:
Bark River - Golok
Fallkniven - Thor - laminated VG10
Cold Steel - Trail Master - San Mai
Blackjack - Quick
Sog - Tigershark (old satin one)
Spyderco - Hossom - Woodlander (comparable to Camp Tramp in some ways)
So, about 11 out of well over 100 or so knives (many more sold).
Out of those 11, I really only use my Battle Rat, CT and sometimes Golok.
All of the others are VERY worthy. Just slightly trumped. So, they stay in the drawer.
The DFLE is almost interchangable with the Battle Rat. They are VERY similar. But, I had already put a good edge and use on my Battle Rat. So, it is a good user. DFLE is more of a back-up with my Battle Rat already in use.
For camping and hiking, I carry various 3.5" - 5.5" blades. Too many GREAT options to list. But, those are my favorite users with the most field, camping and trail type use. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
We have talked about "real world" / daily street EDC. And I EDC folders. I prefer a good 3.5" - 5.5" fixed blade for use, but I don't justify a fixed blade for EDC / Street carry. Folders are pretty much just what work for me. So, I honestly use my folders WAY more than any other knife. Yet I am so picky about my folders, I only have about 10 - 15 and about 4-6 I actually carry and use. I have owned and sold many of folders that didn't make the cut as well.
Most of the ones I carry have been modified in some way.
I recently made mods to my Benchmade 710 and intend to grind the thumb ramp off my SERE 2000 soon so I can add it to my EDC rotation. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
I have said before, chopping is more for fun than need (to me). I guess I don't have enough fun. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
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