I have had to beat on the handles occassionally to unstick a knife from wood I was spitting. It scuffed them up a bit, but no serious damage.
When I inquired at the Swamp for suggestions on how to get my knife unstuck without beating on the res-c with a baton and damaging it, Warren suggested using your shoe to kick at it, or first wrap the handle with a towel or article of clothing to prevent damage before using the baton on the handle.
have you ever tried doing it with a lighter before mac?
it doesn't sound very easy, unless its more frayed and stuff. (and even then I doubt it's the easiest thing)
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