Batoning, what is the controversy?
- Thread starter Marion David Poff
- Start date
- Joined
- Sep 2, 2008
- Messages
- 7,702
That is only because everybody agrees that tarps are for sissies
-yeah it kind of amazes me too....then again, it has been a constant point of disagreement along with thick vs. thin blade since I joined this place
Well, naturally! *as he stealthily removes the tarp from his daypack*....
To contribute to diversifying our controversial interests, I'm going to start a "tarp or you're a 'tard" faction...
I like lengthy discussions because they prevent the place from going stagnant, promote learning, and facilitate the exchange of ideas; I just think there are far more worthy topics for all of our brain cells.
- Joined
- Feb 6, 2009
- Messages
- 2,281
I often catch fish so big that I have to baton my fillet knife down the backbone.
Pics or it didnt happen!
My .02 time. I baton with my BK7. I did tonight, in fact. Aside from some scuff marks on the coating, it's no worse for wear. I know the knife can handle it, so it's no big deal. If people dont want to do it, they shouldnt do it. But, it's odd to say it's "abuse". In my case, it certainly is not. But, different strokes!
Oh, and Mike... I'll throw my Becker up against a Barkie any day, pound for pound!
- Joined
- Aug 19, 2007
- Messages
- 38,648
I often catch fish so big that I have to baton my fillet knife down the backbone.
As long as you used the proper tool(a smaller fish) as the baton, I see no problem with this sea story.
- Joined
- Jun 16, 2003
- Messages
- 20,194
Do ya' drill holes in the handle of the spoon to lighten your load?
- Joined
- Sep 2, 2008
- Messages
- 7,702
And do ya polish the bowl of said spoon to use as a signal mirror?
Mistwalker
Gold Member
- Joined
- Dec 22, 2007
- Messages
- 18,688
Being on pain meds this forum makes an interesting stimulus...now I'm sitting here contemplating a highly polished silver spork....with holes drilled in the handle...
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2008
- Messages
- 1,192
I did see the Batoning Tutorial that kgd has on the Forest & Stream Magazine/Blog and they was Batoning a Loaf of Bread, Check It out, http://www.forestandstream.com/kgd/the-skill-of-batoning
Mistwalker
Gold Member
- Joined
- Dec 22, 2007
- Messages
- 18,688
Thanks for that link, I enjoyed that very much. Some nice knives in that tutorial as well.
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2008
- Messages
- 1,192
There's some Great Info. In that Tutorial, I like kgd 's Article's and Topic's, The one he did on Rick from Wilder Tool's was Great, But Ken Is Highly Educated, Yep there was some Real Nice Knive's In there he was even useing his Koyote Traditional Leuko In the one picture ! I heard from a Little Bird In The Wood's that Christof Is Doing a Small Run of the Traditional Leuko's so there may be a few available In the Future, :thumbup:
- Joined
- Sep 14, 2007
- Messages
- 504
I Wow, I can't believe were argueing over the controversial-ness and technique of hammering with crescent wrenches
- Joined
- Oct 8, 1998
- Messages
- 8,917
I often catch fish so big that I have to baton my fillet knife down the backbone.
That is Swahili for: "I fish, therefore I lie."
- Joined
- Mar 8, 2008
- Messages
- 25,508
An excellent article. Thanks for the link!
My favorite WSK got lost in a river taking an alligator about two months ago. If I had been stuck in those swamps, I would not have had a blade to baton with! In the woods to baton or not to baton shouldn't be the question, just don't lose your blade! Good thread, to all of you batoners and none batoners, have a Blessed Day!
...and Mike... I'll throw my Becker up against a Barkie any day, pound for pound!
I hear you brother. :thumbup: Those Beckers can take it.
In fact one of my favorite Beckers is a Magnum Camp Knife made by Mike Stewart during the Blackjack days.
Buy a Barkie as your batoning knife,
and give Mike Stewart those sleepless nights.
But my point was aimed at those afraid of damaging their investment by batoning. The Bark River no questions asked warrantee invites the user to explore a knives potential, and the free (except for S&H) re-sharpening/polishing service guarantees that beating on it wont affect its value.
Big Mike
Scaring the tree huggers.
Forest & Stream
- Joined
- Oct 8, 1998
- Messages
- 8,917
Mike,
Does your old Becker have the sheath that had the brass or steel pin (can't remember which) that mated up with the hole in the knife to secure it?
Does your old Becker have the sheath that had the brass or steel pin (can't remember which) that mated up with the hole in the knife to secure it?
Yes it does, :thumbup:
:thumbup:...here are a few sheath shots.
If you look closely you can see the pin in the last photo.
Big Mike
Scaring the tree huggers.
Forest & Stream