"Batoning" is a technique for splitting or cutting wood using a knife. It involves using a baton or another piece of wood to strike the spine of the knife blade, driving it into the wood you're trying to split or cut. The baton allows you to apply more force to the knife, making it easier to cut through thicker or harder pieces of wood. Batoning can be a useful technique for outdoor activities like camping or survival situations where you need to create kindling or fuel for a fire. However, it's important to use caution and proper safety techniques when using a knife for any kind of cutting or chopping activity.
Batoning: What is it and how can it damage your knife?
To minimize the risk of harm to your knife while batoning, it's important to use a knife that is suitable for the task, we recommend a knife from our Full tang collection, and to use proper technique. You should also inspect the wood you're working with to ensure it's stable and use a stable base to work on. Finally, be sure to use protective gear like gloves and eye protection to reduce the risk of injury.
NOTE: All our knives come with a lifetime warranty but the lifetime warranty excludes damage caused by abusive use and misuse, accident, self-repair, damage due to batoning, tampering or dismantling. Therefore please follow these recommendations above.
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