Why Baton?

[GB940Rookie]

I baton for kindling only. Safer than an axe when the pieces are small.
I use an axe on the bigger stuff.

 

[shinyedges]

Nobody, nobody make sheriff Bufford t justice look like a possums pecker

I was meaning nobody would use that to actually saw anything, ironically.

 

[Alone]

Nobody, nobody make sheriff Bufford t justice look like a possums pecker

That movie would last about 0.0003 seconds today, before the "butthurt" crowd would burn-down the theater.

 

[shinyedges]

That movie would last about 0.0003 seconds today, before the "butthurt" crowd would burn-down the theater.

100%

 

[Grumpy Old Man]

I don't always use a fishing rod for fishing, sometimes I use DYNAMITE...................... I meant to say that I own an axe.

 

[norcalAF]

That movie would last about 0.0003 seconds today, before the "butthurt" crowd would burn-down the theater.

It would last longer than Blazing Saddles!

 

[AntDog]

SATB is one I have to watch every time it comes on. Me and my boy quote lines from it all the time. We’ve even damn near had full conversations with nothing but lines from that movie.

Knife content:

 

[Alone]

SATB is one I have to watch every time it comes on. Me and my boy quote lines from it all the time. We’ve even damn near had full conversations with nothing but lines from that movie...

For me and my Brother, it's Rodney Dangerfield's "Back to School".

My Dad (*RIP) used to straight-up piss himself to the that flick.

 

[Alone]

 

[BlindMouse2of3]

Yes it is a way to get dry wood when everything is wet. But you don't stop there, the next step is to featherstick that dry wood which is suitable for use with a ferro rod.
But i always check the weather and if it will rain i just stay at home. So i always use a foldable twig stove, no knife needed.

I went on a hunting trip once that was dry when we left camp, sprinkles turned into full rain that turned into snow at elevation. 3 of us came off that hill soaking wet head to toe and on the way to hypothermic. We found a spot and made a fire. Loading up and going home wasn't in the cards. Sometimes nature requires skills.

 

[K.O.D.]

We're two pages in here, where the hell is @91bravo

A batoning thread without him feels like a Bark River thread since Shane left

I wondered what happened to Shane. Why did he leave?

That movie would last about 0.0003 seconds today, before the "butthurt" crowd would burn-down the theater.

It would last longer than Blazing Saddles!

Some of my favorite movies. I miss pre 2000's movies. Cinematography is a lost art form. I love the way movies like "Bullet" and "Dirty Harry" were filmed with sweeping aerial shots.

 

[BlindMouse2of3]

Blazing saddles was designed to be offensive to everyone. Nobody was safe, and that's why it's a classic.

 

[K.O.D.]

Blazing saddles was designed to be offensive to everyone. Nobody was safe, and that's why it's a classic.

A script written by Richard Pryor and Mel Brooks is a recipe for hilarity and offensiveness!

 

[beeinak]

I went on a hunting trip once that was dry when we left camp, sprinkles turned into full rain that turned into snow at elevation. 3 of us came off that hill soaking wet head to toe and on the way to hypothermic. We found a spot and made a fire. Loading up and going home wasn't in the cards. Sometimes nature requires skills.

That soaking rain when it is really cold is miserable. Funny to even think about trusting a forecast up here! Friggin weather changes all the time, and from one area to the next. Plus, we have more than 7 months of snow so I guess we should only venture outside when we visit warm sunny places. I will continue to pack all the stuff I need.

 

[norcalAF]

A script written by Richard Pryor and Mel Brooks is a recipe for hilarity and offensiveness!

Where da white women at?!

 

[oldmanwilly]

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Mesquite sure does give them the bends, don't it?

 

[K.O.D.]

Where da white women at?!

"Well, if you must pry..."

I use "holy mother of pearl" daily.

 

[Alone]

Mesquite sure does give them the bends, don't it?

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Bruh. Amen.


I know a lotta' folks here despise Mike Stewart. (*BRK) Despite that, when I had a rare opportunity to speak with him...and he learned of my "geography"...he warned me about South Texas "hardwoods". (*"Mesquite" and "Oak", in particular) He told me that, even with A2 and 3V, Mesquite could wreak havoc on the toughest of blades.


Here's a little South Texas "hardwood" putting the "bends" to 210-thousandths of INFI...

 

[Knives&Lint]

I wondered what happened to Shane. Why did he leave?

It wasn't something I really followed so I'm not sure exactly what happened. I did notice his absence and then I remember it being mentioned in a thread somewhere. I got the impression that he got a cooling off period from the mods and then decided not to return, but I could be wrong. If that's the case I understand his position, but hopefully he makes his way back at some point.

 

[Kettleman]

I have a strict rule when it comes to batoning - I only do it when sanctimonious bushcrafters are watching.

Why do you hate on the Dutch so?