I have been out cutting wood all day. I scored a locust tree that came down in the wind last week. It has been dead for some time, but the wood is very good already seasoned. it wasnt too bad on the blade either. When I got home , I threw a few splits on the fire. This is the best burning wood i ever had, it burns very hot and lasts a long time. i collected about 2 cords today. i am really feeling it now. i also cut mulberry, and box elder. green for 2010