My brother-in-law introduced me to these axes some years ago and I wouldn't be without one. They are light and easy to carry and you can get significant power and tip speed behind the blade when swinging it two handed or one handed. These are most ideal when clearing brush that is 3 inches or less in diameter. As long as it is green you should be able to blow through it with one swing. Not so good on dry dead stuff but you can chip away and get through it. For things over 3 inches you can still make it work pretty easy and it is better than most other axes I have used. Currently I'm using them to cut grape vine, poison oak and virginia creeper out of mature timber and they are working like a charm. I bought this one because my wife stole my old one and wouldn't let me have it back.