>>352161Remember, batoning is mainly a survival trick for when you get caught out without your hatchet.
A trend has developed in some circles for batoning knives as a primary means of splitting fire wood. Don't be one of those fuckwits.
Why not try quartering some sticks and practice making feathersticks? Handy skill if you're trying to make fire with damp wood.
http://gearjunkie.com/10-tips-for-knife-safety 