How good can it cut small trees, and how big can they be?
1436010
It can cut trees rather well, but if you're planning much of that just go ahead with a hatchet.
1436011
With the stock sharpness it can really only cut 1-1.5" limbs and small trees. I sharpened it further with a grinding wheel and can get 2-2.25" in about 3-5 whacks depending on the wood, any larger and its time for the hatchet.
1436012
Could cut down various sized tree. It is sharp. Depends upon the amount of physical force applied and angle used. Not designed as an axe but if given a choice I would choose this tool due to the multiple uses.
1436013
Good on small trees, depending on the variety, and any size but will take longer on the bigger ones
188632
Absolutely, just put a pruning blade in it. I do it all the time on my farm. Goes through small limbs easily
1752468
I use a 4 1/2" angle grinder with a cutting wheel, just a quick cut on the edge and both sides, and you have a very sharp edge, I cut small trees up to 4'' wide with NO problem, FRANK PAPA
301048
Yes you can, the first time I used it was to cut a branch which broke from an older tree the diameter was 6 to 8".
1001925
I've used this saw to fell and cut a 35' / 16"+ tree in to 18" pieces, trunk took quite bit of work due to diameter, and no leaks yet.........but need a new blade.
2154984
These terms are vague enough that it's hard to answer. "Heavy" and "small" are subjective. If you're thinking of snares for small game like rabbits, I have no doubt that you could chop branches that are just large enough to suit that use. I'm also pretty sure that with a little more effort, you could chop larger stuff. This knife is not at all pretty. It's on the large side and the blade is pretty clearly designed for batoning wood when you need to. As long as you know how to do it, neither of these things should be an issue for you at all with this knife.
821505
I'd say yes on the arborvitae, though of course it depends on the size. I've been able to cut through very large laurel bush branches...they're really woody and tough. Maybe dime size in diameter? Probably even bigger too. It does a great job for what I've used it for.
577672
The largest tree branch I cut with this saw was about 3 inches in diameter. This is a saw for light duty work.
475040
I keep it very sharp and have had no problem cutting 2-3 inch branches with a solid baton. This knife can handle that type of "abuse" with no problem. I use it all the time to split firewood into kindling with a baton also.
549694
These saws are extremely sharp. Much sharper than any I have had before. You can cut a 4 or 5 inch branch with surprisingly little effort. If you are cutting branches larger than 2 inches make sure you cut the underside before cutting the limb off so the weight of the limb doesn't tear the bark near the end of the cut as the limb breaks free.
549699
I have cut a fallen tree that was about 14-16" in diameter. Took about 10 min. Cuts 3-4" branches easily with a few pulls.
1824646
We actually just bought it to cut wood at our campsite, so for the small projects there it is great. But we did find for bigger projects (I.e. cutting a big tree ) not so great. But again we don't do a lot of that so for us it came in handy. Hope that helped.
301049
I've cut trees as wide as 10" across with this. On a bigger tree like that it's slower, but it makes the cuts fine. Make sure you keep the chain sharp for best results.
277587
Not sure, but I use it on queen palms that have 2 - 4 inch frond branches. It has VERY sharp teeth and cuts very easily, but of course palm fronds aren't too tough to cut. I don't think it would cut down a tree, unless it was only a few (< 6 inches) in diameter. But it should do fine with most branches less than 6 inches I would imagine.
1915918
I have cut a few small tree limbs with it. It does that OK. Clearing brush with this knife would be quite a chore. Thats not really what it is designed for.
1391461
Chain saw is heavy, good for cut the trees. This powered handsaw is lighter and thinner, the knife only 8 inches long, good for smaller trees, branches and small wood.
986061
This pruner was a helpful tool for me and my friend. Whose also bought this pruner. This pruner can trim only 4 inches diameter, can not trim any branches bigger than 4 inches diameter. Any branches bigger than 4 inches need to use electric saw.