BWM Battening.

Ankerson

Ankerson

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Did a little short field test this morning, some chopping and battening through a log with lots of knots in it. It did very well even on the frozen wood. You can see the blade flexing, but it straightened out perfect once I removed it.





 
MustardMan said:
I love those blade flex pictures. I have a couple of those with my M9LE. Thin is in!
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That's the best way to really put some hard stress on a blade, batten one though a log with a lot of big knots in it. :D
 
Is the right word for hitting a blade with a piece of wood to split lumber "baton" or "batten"? I always thought the correct word was "to baton", but it's not in the dictionary. ???
 
I think knife nuts are the only people who use baton as a verb. It's a stick. To beat with a stick is to "baton". I guess. :confused:
 
Horn Dog said:
However one spells it, nice job and good pics, Ankerson. :thumbup:
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Thanks. :D

Have to break out the Edge Pro and redo the edge when I get a chance, might put a nice 15 degree edge on it (30 degrees total). :)

It's still shaving sharp though.
 
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Bro, that's some nice flex shots!!! I remember seeing an AK done that way a couple years ago. Glad to see Jerry making this blade, BWM that is...
 
Very cool pics. I also find that the sage coating wears nice with use. Thanks for sharing!:thumbup:
 
Thanks for the pics Ankerson! I ordered the same color combo, and am very happy to see yours as it looks great. I love blades that are light and fast in the hand. The FFBM is a beast and very fun to use, but the BWM will provide practical use in more scenarios.
 
I believe batten is a navel ship term, ie. to batten down the hatches. Baton is a length of wood (which kinda works for the navel term also) ie. a police officers club.
 
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