I've made a ton of fires with my SOD (most of which were in my folks back yard in their fire pit.)

That thing batons like a champ. Once at a little family BBQ I was using it to split a log that was over 5 inches in diameter. It had a crazy knot in it as well. I didn't think the SOD would make it through, but a few more good whacks and the log gave. That thing's a beast! Been with me on every camping trip last year and will most likely be with me this year as well.

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