"Forgive me thy torn and bleeding piece of earth,that I am so meek with thy butchers". Why the emphasis on chopping?A wire saw will secure poles for a shelter.A knife will notch or cut by striking with a wooden billet much more safely and efficiently than recreating Achilles and Hector's duel. A machete is appropriate for blazing a path in jungle vegetation true.But in Alaskan alder or California chaparrel I found GOING AROUND a whole lot easier.Theres also a charming pair of plants associated with brush;poison oak and ivy.I just look for a migration trail used by animals.<br><br>