We've largely given up on McLeods and Pulaskis in favor of the Rhino Tool from Nat'l Firefighter http://www.nationalfirefighter.com/product_info.php?products_id=1100 The curved blade is fantastic because it makes it easier to skim a surface, yet it's stout enough to be one heckuva chopping tool. But the reinforced handle is enough to make the AN1 pay for itself. Can't tell you how many hickory handles we've snapped. :-( We'll generally have everyone in a work party grab a Rhino, and then one other tool to share (McLeod, Pulaski, Axe, Shovel, Saw, Rake, etc). Gonna have to try this new toy! Come check out the trails in Brown County!!! Beginner singletrack to Pisgah-level hike-a-bike. Yummm! http://www.hmba.org