Abstract: A climbing tree stand comprised of a platform having a V-shaped front edge. The platform has a pair of L-shaped brackets secured thereto on opposing sides thereof. A pair of sleeves are secured to the L-shaped bracket of the platform. A tree clevis has securement poles extending outwardly from end portions thereof. The securement poles are telescopically received within open ends of the pair of sleeves and engaged thereto by a bolt and wing nut. A clevis blade having a sharpened front edge is secured to the front edge of the platform with the sharpened front edge extending outwardly of the front edge of the platform.