At some point last year, I came across my all-time favorite multi-tool.
When I am outdoors or working in the yard or garden, these come in very handy for me. Technically, the exact kind that I have is the 20-1/2 inch GroundWork Multi Function Chop Saw.
I know that it looks pretty savage, which is a plus, but it does more than that! I found it at a Tractor Supply store up in Wisconsin the first time, though I have seen them in other Tractor Supply stores across the country. One of the interesting things about it is that when I found it up in Wisconsin, it retailed for about $10.99, and sometimes went on sale for $7.99. When I found it one sale, I even picked up extra for myself and for some friends. When I found it for sale in Arkansas though, the price tag was $19.99. Obviously I didn’t feel like paying about $10 extra just to buy one down here, so I only purchase more when I am in Wisconsin.
Purchase More?
Yeah, it is such a handy tool that I like having extra around. If I keep at least one in the truck, I’ll have one with me when I am out and about. If I keep at least one at home, I’ll have one available even if @mama-pepper left with the truck somewhere. C’mon, how many pairs of scissors do you have?
Interesting enough, I just found out that it is currently on sale at the Tractor Supply website for $7.99, so it's a great time to pick on up too!
THE FEATURES
Small Notch
This sharp little extra is very sharp indeed. Once I accidentally sliced my finger tip open, and the blood came rushing out. I had to cut the draw string off of my hoodie and use it as a tourniquet just to stop the bleeding. Man did that hurt for a long time. Eventually it healed though, so let’s get back to what you are supposed to use it for.
I think that it is mostly designed to cut rope or twine, but it works great on small vines too. I like having it handy because it is located in a spot that you normally wouldn’t use anyway.
Large Notch
This one is great for slicing through vines and such with a pulling motion. Often, I can even hook it beneath the root system of smaller bushes and brush and uproot them with a quick tug. Thankfully I have not had any mistakes with this part.
Saw
The saw is a handy feature to have available. Sometimes when hacking at a branch or tree just doesn’t do the job you can switch to the saw. Also, if you want a cleaner edge to what you are cutting, the saw is the way to go!
Blade
The blade on this tool comes very sharp, and it is easy to keep almost razor sharp with a grinding wheel. This is the feature that I use most often, and what really made me appreciate the tool. I could slice my way through some pretty large branches and smaller trees with a single stroke.
Additionally, you can use it much like you would an axe to chop through larger trees. I like working with man-power often, as it takes more energy and requires no gasoline, so there is no expense just to do it “the old-fashioned way.” I am in the process of clearing some land that we are going to purchase so that I can replace the bushes, shrubs, vines, and trees with ones that produce edible fruits, nuts, leaves, and berries. Whenever I am working on that, I almost always take at least one of these with me.
Handle Hole
The hole in the handle is a great option to have. If I wanted to, I could thread some rope through it so that it wouldn’t fly out of my hand if I lost my grip. So far I haven’t gone flying off the handle, so I have not secured a rope to it, but it is still nice to have the option to without having to drill a hole myself.
Hanging Hole
At the far end of the blade is another hole. This one is for hanging it on your wall, garden shed or workshop desk. Eventually I plan on building a few small sheds around the property to store useful gardening tools in. Inside each of these will be a wall of tools hanging, and I hope to have one of these in each. It comes in so handy that it will be nice to have various ones available around the property stored out of the elements to prevent corrosion and rust.
CONCLUSION
In closing, I just wanted to take a moment to share this really useful and practical tool with all of you. I really enjoy using it and find it very helpful. When I remove Green Briers I like to use the large notch to slice them off near the root and then twist the blade and saw around the rest of the vine. Then, I can move the sharp and dangerous vine without touching it. Later, I’ll use the hook of that large notch to rip the root system out of the soil.
Personally, I think that this tool is worth the $20 USD that they try to sell it for down here in Arkansas, I just prefer to purchase it for about half of that up in Wisconsin instead. I'd recommend it to others for sure, and have even given a few as gifts already.
I done plenty of slicing, cutting, chopping, and sawing with these so far, and plan on doing a lot more in the years to come. Do any of you have one of these already, or have you seen them at the store? If not, what is your favorite tool for getting these types of jobs done?
here’s the proof:As always, I’m @papa-pepper and
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Knowing you, you've probably tried to use it as a comb too.
Actually, I rarely comb my hair. Wore dreadlocks for years and years andbthe whole combing thing kind of wore off. I may have tried shaving the sides of my face though...
Love it.
Glad to hear it!
That is one friggin kick ass tool.
Maybe I should do a giveaway!
Looks like it has a few more uses than my old Gerber Gator machete.
The machete used to be a better friend of mine, until I met this chop saw.
Does this have a thicker blade than a typical machete?
Not compared to the ones I've seen.
The only thing it's missing is a Swedish fire steel to be the big boy version of a Swiss army knife. I want one just for camping. Feel like a gladiator whilst in the woods.
Yeah, a gladiator, conqueror, hero, and warrior!
Stumble across a bear and yell, "Come at me, bro!"
Seriously though, that chop saw looks badass beyond it's intended use. Perfect for the zombie apocalypse.
I like your caption too, about
Very cool! Followed!
I thought i might try to stand my ground with it if a wild hog ever came at me.
Will definitely have to check out my local TSC next time I'm in there picking up bird seed, Thanks !!!
Let me know if you pick one up, and what you think of it!
I think the small notch can be a bottle opener too.
That could probably work, although it is razor sharp! Thanks @ace108!
you're welcome
That seems like a good multi-tool. When I'm at my parents' place in Arkansas, there are always a lot of privet, greenbrier vines, sweetgum saplings, and honeysuckle vines to keep clear on the trails and in the meadows. We all think it's easiest to use a pair of short-handled sidecut loppers. They are quiet, don't take much effort or working space to use, and are easy for anyone to carry around while they are wandering about the property. Of course, the easiest would be to get a few goats! That's how their neighbors keep the privet at bay.
Yes, goats are where it's at! Thanks for chiming in again.
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That is one mean looking tool :)
What a neat tool, haven't seen anything like it here , will realy start looking harder now.
Thanks
Hehe awesome review man! :)
Always happy to follow your shit, welcome to see the new post of the first veggies of this season in my garden :)
Surprised I haven't seen this being used in a horror film yet. My grandmother has a green thumb, she would love to wield this mighty gardening weapon. Great review of all the parts, definitely multi-functional and for cheap too! Nice bargain. Upvoted
awesome!.
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