>>419799>one is unlikely to have a relatively heavy hatchet or axe in their pack "just in case."Well said. God help anti-batonists with their weak knives. If they ever get into survival situation, their "no need to split wood" approach will backfire.
>>420101>Striking a knife with a branch inches away from your knuckles is just as dangerous as swinging an axeA branch? Dangerous? An average 12 year old girl can baton without hurting herself. In the old days axe injuries were relatively common even amongst the most experienced men, just as chainsaw accidents today. It's not about skill, everyone can make a mistake.
>finding DRY material in a WET forestWell good luck with that!
>You should NOT have to split ANY wood to get a fire going, especially on a regular basis.Ok, so you go /out/ without an axe or strong knife?
>>419926DON'T buy Fiskars or Bahco axes, they are made of crap steel. Other than that, generally everything made in USA, SWEDEN and GERMANY are good quality. Likewise, nothing made in China is worth buying.
Good axe manufacturers:
Gränsfors Bruk
Wetterlings
Hultafors
Husqvarna
Stihl
Council Tool
Autine
