what knife?

[Thenihilist]

I don't have Mr Kochanski's book, any one got a pic or description?

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80289

I attempt a description here, ive since found that it will need to be thicker than thumb thick as it'll tend to split.

 

[Toddy]

Battoning's not brutal; it's skillful.

It's the judicious application of just enough force, in just the right place, to 'encourage' the timber to split into suitable pieces

It's usual use is to break out small stuff for kindling, blanks for carving, or wedges to break apart bigger stuff.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Hoodoo]

Battoning's not brutal; it's skillful.

As is using a pocket knife.