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05/05/2015 08:35AM (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
I recently discovered the craft of firewood baton. The question I have is how many here baton firewood in the bwca as apposed to other things. What does your knife look like that you use to baton firewood? Thank you very much. I cannot imagine a better way for a minimalist to get a good fire going. ONE KNIFE TO RULE THEM ALL
05/05/2015 09:22AM
I just did it using a Gerber 31-001901 Bear Grylls Ultimate Pro Fixed Blade that my son gave to me as a Christmas gift. It was pretty easy to turn a 3" red oak chunk into little sticks. It will be a great way to get some dry wood. It was fun too.
"Fishing is not an escape from life, but often a deeper immersion into it..." Harry Middleton
05/05/2015 09:22AM
Batoning wood just makes sense in the BWCAW. I used to use a Gerber LMF II survival knife which weighs 15.2 oz. but in the interest of reducing weight and upgrading my equipment over time, I've switched to the Bark River Canadian Special which weighs in at 5.75 oz. Just tried it for the first time this past weekend and it works great. Sharpest knife I've ever owned. Whatever you decide to use, be sure that it's full tang, otherwise you will be packing out a broken knife. Here's a pic of my 10 year old daughter batoning wood with the Gerber last year.
Endeavor to persevere.
05/05/2015 10:14AM
quote TheBrownLeader: "I use a USMC KaBar and it works great. Saves weight in my pack by not taking an axe or hatchet.
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This is what I use also. We need lots of small wood for the reflector oven.
"So many lakes, so little time." WWJD
05/05/2015 10:52AM
I use two knives, just got a new one. The one in thefirst post picture is a colt 286. I think it is a 6" blade.
I just got a Knives of Alaska camp knife, last Christmas and can not wait to use it. It also is full tang 6" blade.
the small knife is a Knives of Alaska Bear Cub, that I have had for almost 20 years. That is the knife I use the most. Great general use knife.
I just got a Knives of Alaska camp knife, last Christmas and can not wait to use it. It also is full tang 6" blade.
the small knife is a Knives of Alaska Bear Cub, that I have had for almost 20 years. That is the knife I use the most. Great general use knife.
Best Fishes !
05/05/2015 12:34PM
The answer is a Sheffield hacking knife: "a heavy duty knife you literally can beat on" and "The tough, high carbon steel blade is hardened at the edge to stay sharp, while the back is left unhardened to stand up to hammer blows." 5/16" thick at the spine. Relatively light weight.
They are not as easy to find as they used to be. Out of stock:
hartville
But, you can still find them about if you are motivated.
Edit: I think I am reading this correctly as free shipping from the UK to the US: $14.05
They are not as easy to find as they used to be. Out of stock:
hartville
But, you can still find them about if you are motivated.
Edit: I think I am reading this correctly as free shipping from the UK to the US: $14.05
05/05/2015 12:41PM
quote eOar: "I just did it using a Gerber 31-001901 Bear Grylls Ultimate Pro Fixed Blade that my son gave to me as a Christmas gift. It was pretty easy to turn a 3" red oak chunk into little sticks. It will be a great way to get some dry wood. It was fun too."
This...or a Mora Lindylair gave me.
I'm just here to give my opinion...If you don't like it, ignore it.
05/05/2015 01:50PM
i did that a few times in the years passed but went for a small belt ax that was made for the job.a really good knife that would take the pounding would be sort of spendy.
splitting wood like that seems to be a spin off from the wood craft and survival tricks going around now and if it works for you thats fine.
splitting wood like that seems to be a spin off from the wood craft and survival tricks going around now and if it works for you thats fine.
it's just a level trail thru the woods.
05/05/2015 01:59PM
Any sturdy blade will work.
I used an Esee Izula (3" blade) last year and just chipped away at the edges of the logs. It split just fine.
The key is a sturdy blade. Don't try this with a SAK pocket knife.
I used an Esee Izula (3" blade) last year and just chipped away at the edges of the logs. It split just fine.
The key is a sturdy blade. Don't try this with a SAK pocket knife.
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05/05/2015 06:37PM
quote wetcanoedog: "i did that a few times in the years passed but went for a small belt ax that was made for the job.a really good knife that would take the pounding would be sort of spendy.
splitting wood like that seems to be a spin off from the wood craft and survival tricks going around now and if it works for you thats fine."
Always found a small axe works better.
05/06/2015 06:25AM
I use a LT Wright GNS with saber grind. I really like this knife but I have a problem with liking knives anyway. I have a J. Deering Woodchuck on order with hopes that it will become the "one knife to rule them all" however I am sure I will find something that will make me look at other knives (just because I have a sickness).
LT Wright GNS
LT Wright GNS
05/06/2015 07:13AM
Had never heard of batoning until recently on this site. I have tried it some and it actually works pretty well and will be a helpful skill for future trips. We always bring a saw but never a hatchet or axe.
This knife has proven so far to work very well and for the price I need not worry too much about abusing it. With regular 30-40% discounts in e-mail once you sign up with them it can be had for 10 bucks or less, and easily replaceable should I actually ruin it. It has held up well to this point.
Mora Heavy Duty Knife
This knife has proven so far to work very well and for the price I need not worry too much about abusing it. With regular 30-40% discounts in e-mail once you sign up with them it can be had for 10 bucks or less, and easily replaceable should I actually ruin it. It has held up well to this point.
Mora Heavy Duty Knife
05/07/2015 11:48AM
quote bhouse46: "New to me. Google search "Baton Firewood" was unhelpful. Explain, please."
Video - Batoning wood
Just in case anyone else is curious and it hasn't been made clear from this thread... You basically use a knife instead of a hatchet, axe, or splitting wedge to split small logs for a fire. A bit more convenient to carry a knife vs. hatchet or other large, cumbersome tool.
05/08/2015 01:52PM
quote Dave1111: "The answer is a Sheffield hacking knife: "a heavy duty knife you literally can beat on" and "The tough, high carbon steel blade is hardened at the edge to stay sharp, while the back is left unhardened to stand up to hammer blows." 5/16" thick at the spine. Relatively light weight.
They are not as easy to find as they used to be. Out of stock:
hartville
But, you can still find them about if you are motivated.
Edit: I think I am reading this correctly as free shipping from the UK to the US: $14.05 "
Just acquired last fall, saw much use this past week, works beautifully!
Item currently in my inventory for splitting camp wood, tanto knife on right is a cheap Edge Co. 440c stainless. I baton the axes for splitting instead of swinging the hatchet.
Bought my whacker from Duluth Trading, Link to online source
butthead
PS: Sheaths shown are homemade, heat formed Kydex. bh
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