FOr clearing woody, thorny brush, about 7-8 years worth of growth, I
would need a brushcutting saw, which go for around 700-800 bucks.
Machete bounces off, a slingblade only works on the dead limbs and a
pruner , while the best option available looking at my tools, would
take too long.

Anyone use a Woodman's Pal for clearing heavy brush? The
advertisements look good, and the testimonials on archived newsgroup
messages look good also. THose messages didn't specify if they were
clearing woody, thorny brush or just tall weeds and vines.Can the hook
blade portion be used to hack away in a swinging motion, or must I
hook onto individual branches one at a time, in which case , i should
just use my pruner.

Thanks