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Fiskars XA3 WoodXpert Brush Hook (505mm) - 126004 1003609
18 April 2017
Low effort, high efficiency
Billhooks/Vesuri have been used for a long time to get real work done (they are not the fleeting vision of a designer), this tool was engineered not designed - and as such it works. Simpler is always better in real world, real use tools.
This tool uses leverage, centrifugal force and gravity to cut. Much more civilized then secateurs or saws which need direct muscular effort, strong hands/shoulders and lead to fatigue and bruising if used for hours. Hook captures and contains as well as directing swings making this second nature to use. Very safe without pointy bits and blade is well protected by hook which works wonderfully to bring material to you effortlessly which means less bending, stretching and unbalancing/dangerous antics.
Great balance, no hot spots on handle which is both comfortable and warm. Sheath is very safe and instinctual making tool easy to stow and with one design feature: a hole that makes sure edge does not wear/get worn by sheath.
Steel is performing well and edge geometry works however as yet no experience, or need, to sharpen the tool.
My parent have begun using it and have found the effort needed for pruning and limbing has dropped substantially and they don't need my assistance. They don't seem to grasp the innate mechanical advantages but no matter they think it is "wonderful".