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From G. Despain
Thanks, I got my Woodman's Pal today and the workmanship was
incredible...Just what I expected. I will try and send you some
business...Thanks again.
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From R. Smith
Reno, Nevada
Bravo - Place my order on the ninth of June and received it within stated
time. Love it. 100% satisfied. I'll be the envy of all
my hunting pals this November.
From Fred M.
More than 55 years is a long time to wait to satisfy an unfulfilled love
affair. But, that's what has happened between the Woodman's Pal and
me. There was college, military duty, marriage and jobs in Indiana
where I grew up and in Illinois. Then, it was on to Alabama to find
a job that took me to almost everywhere and finally led to my retirement
14 years ago.
In the meantime, I bought two empty lots next to the home I built in 1968
and converted it from pasture land to a pine forest. Most recently,
however, the property has been invaded by undesirable growth including
wild privet. Spraying it with herbicides is tricky. Cutting
with lopping shears is slow and awkward. Surely, I told myself,
there had to be a better answer.
Then, as if on cue, I happened to see an advertisement for the Woodman's
Pal in the Wall Street Journal. I couldn't believe it was still
being made. Nor could I believe it hadn't changed. I'm also
glad the Woodman's Pal is still leaving its mark. I can tell by
closely looking at it that those who make it, like what they do. I'm
proud it's still our own, that it's being made right here in America.
For all of that, I offer everyone at Pro Tool my heartiest
congratulations. May all of you have a happy and prosperous New
Year.
From D. Stone
Ottsvile, PA
I recently purchased a Woodman's Pal to
do some pretty heavy duty brush clearing on my property. The previous
owner had let wild roses run rampant along about an 800 foot stretch, and
in places they were 15 feet deep and 8 feet high. I don't know if you have
ever worked with these, but they are nasty.
At the very best, it was a daunting task
to undertake. Last year, I spent many hours with limb loppers and a saw,
but found it hard to reach a lot of the bases of the plants. Also, the
wood of the thicker branches close to the ground is exceptionally hard,
and over 3" in diameter at times.
I had used inexpensive machetes for other
jobs in the past, but found the quality to be generally poor at best. They
just don't hold up when the going gets tough. I'm in manufacturing, and I
liked what I read about the Woodman's Pal on your website. I'm willing to
pay for quality, because that's the only way to get it. I could see the
minute I opened the package that the W-P is a high quality tool.
I have accomplished more brush clearing
in about 8 hours with my Woodman's Pal than I did in 3 times that long
with limb loppers and saw. My job ahead is still big, but I feel like I'm
making real progress now. (And despite the fact that it is still hard work
with the W-P, there is something very satisfying about going in there and
whacking the hell out of those roses!)
After some pretty tough chopping, the
edge is still as sharp as when I received it, and shows almost no sign of
use at all. (I have completely destroyed cheap machetes in less time.) I
also bought the leather sheath, and am very pleased with it as well.
Bottom line..... I want to compliment you
on a quality product that I'm sure will serve me well for a lifetime. I'll
bet a buck that you'll never sell me another one, but you can be sure that
I'll give it my highest recommendation to anyone who has the need.
From J. Raleigh
Spokane, Washington
Recently I purchased your tool after seeing it advertised in the "Shotgun
News". I must compliment you on your fine product as it performs
better than advertised! I hate to do garden work and this tool has
become useful to a guy who doesn't have a green thumb! My only
criticism of the product is the name. It has no 'Flash'. I
named mine the 'Borneo Bush Knife', that give it more 'panache'!
From M. Powell
My name is M. Powell and I spoke to a very helpful person on the phone
today when I placed an order for a leather scabbard for my Woodman's Pal.
I was telling her about how I came to have my Pal and she asked me if I
would mind jotting it down and submitting it. So, here it is.
My father, C. Powell, III, Chief Petty Officer, USN, Ret. purchased this
Pal in Boston, Mass, in 1946 upon his return from 6 years overseas with
the US Navy. He bought the Pal as a gift for his father C. Powell,
Jr. of Clinton, NC. My grandfather used his Pal almost daily as a
general around the house tool up to the time of his death in the 1950's.
The Pal then passed back to my father who used it regularly clearing and
maintaining land at a family home in the Poconos and at our house outside
of Phila.
In the late 1960's my father made several extended trips to Viet Nam and
Thailand in his work for the Dept. of Defense and the Pal went with him
into the field, where he said it served him well under very difficult
conditions. I always admired this tool as a child and he taught me
to care for it and use is safely as soon as I was big enough to do so
safely.
As my fathers health declined, he passed his Pal to me, complete with a
slightly modified OD canvas sheath, round sharpening stone, a booklet on
use and care, and a booklet on fighting techniques using the Woodman's
Pal. The sheath is a little worse for wear after all that time in SE
Asia, but the Pal still does everything I ask of it. I had to leave
it at home for the past few years because of the condition of the sheath
but it still served around the house.
I was thrilled to see you ad in American Rifleman complete with website.
I got your phone number from the site and called to order a new sheath.
I am pleased that soon my Pal will be mobile again.
I hope you enjoy this little piece of history and thank you for producing
such a fine tool.
From J. Slingluff, Jr.
It was with great interest that I saw your ad in DU magazine for the
Woodman's Pal. Your website says that the tool was developed by
Frederick Ehrsam in the 1930's. I wonder if he knew a gentleman by
the name of Henry Woodman? I worked for Mr. woodman ("Chief") on
Lake Temagami, Ontario for several years. He owned Camp Cayuga from
the 1940's until the 1960's. Prior to owning the camp, he was active
with the National Geographic Society and the Smithsonian, exploring the
area between North Bay and the Hudson Bay.
At Camp Cayuga, we had several of the Pal's, which were put to very
good use. Henry claimed that he had helped design the tool, which
was a combination of a bush hook and a machete. The name woodman
came from Henry, as he explained, otherwise it might have been Woodsman's,
Woodsmen's, etc.
When not involved with the Ontario Northland, Henry taught biology and
other "earth" sciences at the George School in PA during the 30's and
40's, which would have put him near your plant. Later on, he taught
the same courses at Baltimore Friends school, where I met him.
I am looking forward to re-acquainting myself with the Pal, and it will be
once again put to good use.
From W. Eckrose
Florida
This is a little story of the original Woodman's Pal - just called
"The Machete" when I was a young surveyor to be in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
Back then, in 1956 or '57 I was the only one that didn't have one. I
found one in an Army Surplus store by accident and bought it on the spot
for about $1.50.
The double bit cruisers axe that I carried back then did not cut brush
very well and I was reminded of that fact frequently by my superiors.
After I bought it and sharpened it on an old 2 foot diameter grindstone
with a water trough with a huge crank handle, I could slay 2" popple trees
with the best of them.
I have used the tool ever since, - most recently last week - to extract
brush that had grown up mysteriously within my boat trailer alongside the
house. This is Florida. No hope of swinging an axe, or using a
pruning saw. The virtue of a razor sharp bush hook on the end of a
machete is beyond description.
The end of this little story is that each of my children and my brother
will receive the strangest Christmas present that I have ever given, and
they will use these tools in way I could never imagine.
Keep up the good work.
From C. Litz
My order arrived yesterday and I am now one very satisfied customer.
Thank you. Those old hedges in my father's backyard will soon be
history!! Thanks again.
"Performs tasks no machete or brush axe can do...a superbly designed
tool." Basil Mucha, Professional Engineer
"Machete-like handling with the power of an axe." American Survival
Guide, Staff Report
"Tested the Pal recently and will testify that it takes a powerful lot
of use and abuse without losing its edge." American forests Magazine
"Besides my rifle and compass, it is my most valued possession and I
cannot see how I could get along without it." PFC Henry Luke (letter
from the South Pacific, October, 1944)
From Bill W.
I received my Woodman's Pal #284 yesterday and put it right to work on
some overgrown places on my property. The tool is exactly as
advertised, well balanced and properly weighted with high quality
construction. What a pleasure to use such a well made tool!
It certainly is a good feeling to know that the phrase "100% made in the
USA" still means something.
From Mark C.
I got mine yesterday. I like it. I like it. I like it.
I was born into a family that never has the right tool for the job; but
not now. Excellent product! I am proud to support American
workers.
From Steve S.
I just wanted to send a note telling you how pleased I am with the
quality of the Woodsman's Pal. The Woodsman's Pal takes all the
work I throw at it. It is tough enough to be used without fear of
breaking it.
From Rick F.
A quick note of thanks for a wonderful "Pal". From ordering to
delivery, and a superior tool to boot, I am 10 plus in overall
satisfaction. Perhaps my only regret is that it took so long to
find this amazing tool!
From Robert E.
I have bought these as gifts for years. Thanks for making a good
product.
From Doug P.
I received my Pal this week and was pleased with the tool at first site.
I am a cut to length logger in the Pacific Northwest and often need to
lay out cutting trails for the Processors in a stand of 25 to 50 year
old timber. The tool right away proved its worth the first day and
I look forward to unit layout much more now. Thank you for
machining such a quality tool.
From Paul T.
I have the #481 Woodman's Pal which I ordered from you previously and
use it quite often. I've already applied the Pro-Grip on the
handle, better grip. I've applied the Leather's Pal oil on the
leather seats in my truck and my favorite leather boots. It
enhanced them better than anything I've ever used. Those products
are very good and I'm sure the Schmutz will work just as well.
Can't wait to apply it on my hunting knife collection and my Woodman's
Pal.
From Ken M.
My tool arrived and I instantly put it to the test chopping limbs and
samplings. But, when I tried splitting some alligator bark juniper
I was truly amazed. Your claim that is splits logs is a huge
understatement. My ax and hatchet don't even come close to the
power of my Woodman's. The size of the cutting edge and the
balance of the tool makes it one mean wood splitting machine. I
can't wait to make it an addition to our camping gear. Finally, a
tool, American made that far exceeds its claims and also my
expectations. Thank you very much. Your small company should
be proud of the products they produce.
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