Quick update...

The Scrap Max is like a box cutter (razor) on steroids! I had a pile of boxes building up that needed cut down and put into the recycle bin. Slice and Dice, baby...no problem. Did I mention this is the sharpest blade I've EVER received from one of the companies...it shaves hair with no pressure. Anyhow, took me about an hour, but I cut down several large boxes and a buttload of little boxes so that it would all fit in the recycle. Scrap Max still shaving sharp.

Next, I went and cut a small limb (about 3/4" dia) off one of our red oaks. I don't have any dry stuff, unfortunately. First played around clearing the limb, then stripping it, then making some fuzz sticks, then using a baton to help me "cut" diametrically through the limb at the fat end. This knife is amazing. I beat it with a 2x4 to cut the wood, np. The SM makes one fine cut (no tearing of the wood grain). I wish I had some bigger stuff local to do some real batoning with...maybe next weekend when I get out to the lease.

I also had a piece of furniture wood (not sure what type...but a hardwood) laying around. So, decided to drill a hole in it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> NP so far...but didn't get all the way through, probably only 1/2" or so and I had to help the wifey with another project.

Anyhow...fun with the SM thus far. Love the lightweight feel...yet, I don't feel like I'm close to "stressing" the blade. So far, very comfortable in its element. Pics of dirty ElMax later <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />