Trailmaster Vs. Junglas Vs. Hoodlum (Batoning)

(Viewer statment from Chester Thomas2) "I just don't understand the stupid obsession with batoning. all of these blades are about 200 bucks and you abuse them like it's nothing. I wish I had money to burn like that" (My Response) I'm not sure what prompted the notion that it was an "obsession." I really don't think I sound obsessed. Regarding a quality knife, batoning is just a single aspect (among many) of its capabilities and nothing to obsess over. It's always surprising to hear someone label it "abuse" given the fact that I still own all three of these knives today and they're all 100% functional. I used the same TS to baton mesquite for a wood stove again last week. In fact, I can't remember the last time I broken a fixed blade knife. This subject often comes down to a perception issue that's rooted in a lot of assumption rather than actual practice or experience. It reminds me of a person who uses an automobile for daily transportation but then isn't able to comprehend the idea of someone taking their car to the racetrack for the fun of it. After all, wasn't the car was build primarily for transportation? Not everyone will be interested in tracking their daily driver but it can be done safely. Likewise, not everyone feels comfortable batoning or understands that it can be done without ill-effect... still, many of us do it successfully. Is the risk of damage slightly higher, perhaps, but not in my experience. Ultimately, don't I get to use my property the way that best fits my use requirements? There are times in which a knife is the ONLY tool that I'm willing to carry to nearly 13,000 feet elevation. Batoning can be accomplished in a reasonable fashion and it seems actually silly to me to not take the best tool for the job when constrained to certain parameters of weight, capability and flexibility of use. Yes, I might have to split wood in an emergency on a summit hike. No, I'm not going to take a hatchet due to weight. Yes, a medium sized knife will work if I have to employ it in that manor.... and I have the peace of mind knowing that it will work because I've used that particular knife in that particular way before. I hope that helps man.

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