Timber Tuff 24-Inch Steel Bark Spud Manual Log Debarking Tool with Beveled Blade and Comfortable Wooden Handle for Wood and Logging, TMW-08, Natural

I put this thing to work last weekend. I bought it to help remove bark with poison ivy roots left on it. I burn 15 cords of wood through Fall/Winter and get my logs from a local tree service. My last load had a tremendous amount of poison ivy vines growing on it and this was very concerning as I react negatively to the Urushiol oil found on all parts of poison ivy/oak/sumac. I pulled the vines off and scored around the bark with the “hairs” still on it. I then took the bark spud and went to work. This thing removed the bark easily. I was able to remove all the bark contaminated and then I simply bagged the loose bark and threw it away. Of course, I wore protection during this and wrapped the bark spud handle with plastic bags and duct tape. I then used a poison ivy soap to wash the tip. A week later and I have no rash and I can now section up and split the logs. This tool solved a conundrum for me, so next winter I won’t have to worry about carrying my wood in and getting a rash.

Works ok. Very bad edge out of the box, required a bit of work to sharpen

Good quality

Poor manufacture. The "bit" was crooked, it also had a minor dent in the front edge; so the metal must be soft. I went back to using my carpet knife to remove the bark from cedar trees. Small hatchet for where branches had been. I say it is almost useless as I only use it to remove bark from cedar trees, it might work better on other wood. But for cedars, totally useless.

The Timber Tuff bark spud worked fine the first two times I used it but the metal blade came apart the third time it was used. I feel that it was defective since the handle which is the weaker part of the spud is intact but the steel blade is almost split in half. All three times the bark spud was used was on the same log and it wasn't under any unusual stress when it failed. I gave it three stars because it was quite sharp and worked well when it worked. I called Tuff Brothers LLC to see about getting a replacement since it was still under warranty. The lady I talked with said that they wouldn’t cover it since she thought that I had abused it because I was debarking a hickory tree that had 3/8” bark. If they are going to limit the bark thickness they should say so on their warranty. I guess that I will go to a blacksmith and have one made. USE ONLY IN SOFT THIN BARK!

Works as described Well made Just put your own edge on it Very helpful when debarking in my process as I debark lines along each log then use turbo nozzle and pressure washer for specific situations

A lot of thought has gone into the design pf this bark spud. It works very well!

This thing works but will make you work for it. Workout for sure

Exactly as described great tool

Using a draw knife to debark is fine but you have to cut through all the knots which is tough and you are also left with bark strips. With a spud you get under the bark and lift it away from the trunk. With practice you can remove it in one piece and use it for something else. Debarking makes wood dry faster and prevents many insect attacks as they lay eggs under the bark. This tool works fine but would be better with an edge cover to protect the edge and everything else.

Great tool, just wished it came with a longer handle, will change it and add my own handle

Good quality tool; comfortable to use. Depending on the season it will get covered in tree sap so clean after use.

Great item, fast shipping, good deal. Definitely would buy again from this seller.