Proper Bark River Batoning Procedure:
1. Choose a small piece of wood that can easily be split with little force.
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2. If knife breaks, send it in for a tougher replacement.
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3. Make sure the replacement is tough by taking it out and immediately beating on it!
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OR JUST USE A SCRAPPER AND DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT!
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