Batoning, according to Wikipedia, “is the technique of cutting or splitting wood by using a baton-sized stick or mallet to repeatedly strike the spine of a sturdy knife, chisel or blade in order to drive it through wood.” 

This is a somewhat controversial subject that is typically thought of as a “survival” technique. To find out why the average camper would want to use this method for splitting wood, read my write-up over at The Truth About Knives.