On Monday, August 31, 2015 at 8:56:33 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote:
I need to cut some 4-6 inch saplings for a project (shag bark hickory). After I get the tree down, I need to limb it and clean up the brush.

Sounds like an easy task for a light axe...
Bow saws are OK for limbing, awkward for low-stump-height cuts,
and really excellent at sawbuck/crosscut for making firewood.