Bowie style curve. Designed for batoning?

[jay2pointoh]

Could the curve on the front part of the spine have been designed with batoning in mind? It sure seems conducive to the round shape of a small log. Was it meant for some other purpose? I never understood the reason for the shape. Doesn't mean I don't love it though.

And the blade in the pic is a Mike Mooney custom in case you were curious.

 

[singularity35]

I wouldn't hit the curved part while battoning. I may be wrong though.

 

[marcusthemonkey]

The curve makes it ideal for back cuts and creates a nice penetrating tip. I don't know if that was the specific design, but it's certainly been retained through generations of "fighter" knives.

Batoning through it seems a little frightening, as you are slamming into where there is less metal, but in a pinch...

 

[Picksmith]

The clip point is a secondary edge for back cutting. If it even has a false edge, it will tear up your beater stick in short order. Smacking it with a small log is also a good way to bust off the tip of your knife. Hit the spine directly on top of where you want to use your knife as a wedge to split the wood and stay as far away as possible from the thinner tip of your blade.

 

[JParanee]

The curve makes it ideal for back cuts and creates a nice penetrating tip. I don't know if that was the specific design, but it's certainly been retained through generations of "fighter" knives.

Batoning through it seems a little frightening, as you are slamming into where there is less metal, but in a pinch...

You are spot on


the clip is not designed for beating on