>>419520The best thing about a big knife is that swinging it doesn't require that much force. This makes a huge difference when chopping off little sticks or branches. Due to knife's thin blade, light weight and balance it takes less energy and there is hardly any risk of serious injury.
>>419528>Granted, I do carry a little film canister with vaseline-soaked cotton balls in itCarrying stuff that makes fire lighting easier is definitely nothing to be ashamed of, it's being smart.
I'm not very good at lighting fires and sometimes I have trouble even with dry wood that is splitted. I spend a good deal of time gathering firewood and tinder anyway, so it's not a big deal to split some wood just to make sure I succeed. Now that I think about it I've never lighted a fire without splitting some kindling first. I've been doing it since I was a little kid.
