Bandit chipper knives

treekiwi · 11th March 2008, 02:30 AM

Hey guys,
for you out there with bandit chipper knives, was just wondering how much you guys pay for a set and how much it costs for sharpening, have been quoted $400 a set of 4 and $160 a set for sharpening... any ideas guys? and do you buy bandit or after market knives?

Ace Master · 11th March 2008, 02:44 AM

treekiwi
Thats sounds about right.$400 a set and about $120 for sharpening.

jacko · 12th March 2008, 02:45 AM

price sounds right and $85 sharping for 1890 blades

a_lopa · 12th March 2008, 06:39 PM

Wespur 3 sets of 4 for $450 shipped to Aus,$40 A SET OF 4 SHARPENED

Ekka · 13th March 2008, 03:34 AM

Check Sherrill's too, they have a banner up top. Seems the prices here in Oz are like the same rip off as chainsaws!

what about Australian made knives, how do they compare on quality and price.

shaggs · 15th March 2008, 02:41 AM

Sherrill's seem to have the best for Bandit knives. I have check a couple of places for knives on ebay (u.s.) but sherrill's is better again. Probably better with postage as well.

ohpi · 17th March 2008, 08:17 PM

i have my knives sharpened at new age arbor. $1 per inch ... 5 inch knife (sharpening both sides) is only $10. cheap!

ronnyb · 18th March 2008, 07:01 AM

Check Zenith Cutter. They have cheap (made in Vietnam) knives, we use them, and throw them out, they're cheaper than sharpening

coast cutter · 23rd March 2008, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Check Sherrill's too, they have a banner up top. Seems the prices here in Oz are like the same rip off as chainsaws!

what about Australian made knives, how do they compare on quality and price.

Oz made are close enough to same price as genuine for my vermeer around $300 set of 4, so i use genuine. Single edge blade, $26.00 to sharpen for 4.

ronnyb · 24th March 2008, 05:57 AM

We are getting the Zenith Cutter knives for $20 each, and sharpening is the same per knife. That's why we just throw them out and don't bother sharpening. New knives from Bandit are $60 or more each. The cheap ones don't hold an edge as long, but for a third of the price it's cheaper to use them.

treekiwi · 16th April 2008, 04:40 PM

Hey guys,
was just wondering what width you can sharpen the knives to until you have to throw them away?

a_lopa · 16th April 2008, 10:29 PM

98mm the book says,ive seen them used alot more than that but id rather throw them than risk injuries or machine damage..

treekiwi · 17th April 2008, 12:13 AM

Hey alopa,
thanks for that, my manual doesnt seem to have the details, will get out with the ruler and measure them

11th March 2008, 02:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
treekiwi Cruisin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 85	Bandit chipper knives Hey guys, for you out there with bandit chipper knives, was just wondering how much you guys pay for a set and how much it costs for sharpening, have been quoted $400 a set of 4 and $160 a set for sharpening... any ideas guys? and do you buy bandit or after market knives?

11th March 2008, 02:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ace Master Fly'n Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 222	Re: Bandit chipper knives treekiwi Thats sounds about right.$400 a set and about $120 for sharpening. __________________ The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists

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jacko Break'n the ice Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: gg Posts: 6	Re: Bandit chipper knives price sounds right and $85 sharping for 1890 blades

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Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,669	Re: Bandit chipper knives Check Sherrill's too, they have a banner up top. Seems the prices here in Oz are like the same rip off as chainsaws! what about Australian made knives, how do they compare on quality and price. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

15th March 2008, 02:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
shaggs Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 459	Re: Bandit chipper knives Sherrill's seem to have the best for Bandit knives. I have check a couple of places for knives on ebay (u.s.) but sherrill's is better again. Probably better with postage as well.

17th March 2008, 08:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
ohpi Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 2	Re: Bandit chipper knives i have my knives sharpened at new age arbor. $1 per inch ... 5 inch knife (sharpening both sides) is only $10. cheap!

18th March 2008, 07:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
ronnyb Cruisin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 62	Re: Bandit chipper knives Check Zenith Cutter. They have cheap (made in Vietnam) knives, we use them, and throw them out, they're cheaper than sharpening

24th March 2008, 05:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
ronnyb Cruisin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 62	Re: Bandit chipper knives We are getting the Zenith Cutter knives for $20 each, and sharpening is the same per knife. That's why we just throw them out and don't bother sharpening. New knives from Bandit are $60 or more each. The cheap ones don't hold an edge as long, but for a third of the price it's cheaper to use them.

16th April 2008, 04:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
treekiwi Cruisin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 85	Re: Bandit chipper knives Hey guys, was just wondering what width you can sharpen the knives to until you have to throw them away?

16th April 2008, 10:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
a_lopa Astronaut Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 837	Re: Bandit chipper knives 98mm the book says,ive seen them used alot more than that but id rather throw them than risk injuries or machine damage.. __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

17th April 2008, 12:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
treekiwi Cruisin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 85	Re: Bandit chipper knives Hey alopa, thanks for that, my manual doesnt seem to have the details, will get out with the ruler and measure them

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