do you carry knifes on hikes.

[andrewa]

Sudden urge to lop of a bit of salami...?!

A (clearly wasting time...need to get back to work)

[vicrev]

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Nothing wrong about carrying a knife - in fact you would be silly not to. But why on your shoulder strap?

Coz Rambo did....

[Kinsayder]

Zone-5, I have no idea of the spec comparison. It seemed like a better knife, so I got it. I wish I could offer some more details, although I'm sure it would be locatable online somewhere.

Strider, I get that knives are not needed all that often (although I am really at a loss as to the self-righteousness of some on this board regarding this topic) but my belief is that accessibility is a key practical consideration. If I need a knife I don't want to be rummaging about in my pack for it. So that limits it considerably. I don't like to stuff my pockets for of things and the belt strap on my pack goes right over anything on my pants belt, making it really uncomfortable. So I thought that the shoulder strap would fulfill this role. Like I've mentioned, I've not actually done this, I just think it appears sensible and precautionary.

[GPSGuided]

Anyway, should a bear attack any of the knifeless out there I'll be sure to swing into action and do some saving. Bears really are a doddle.

Pretty safe statement to claim for a local Aussie walker.

[Moondog55]

Shoulder strap is common practice, you just need a spring grip sheath
When in the CMF I always had a knife there as I had no room on the web belt to carry any extra gear; handle down of course for an easy and quick grip.
Need the blade vertical anyway so the Dropbears impale themselves on the way down,

[north-north-west]

This is fairly normal among tech divers - a small, sharp, cutting tool on the shoulder strap. But then, we run the risk of entanglement from fishing line, guidelines, shotlines, all sorts of things. Can't say that's ever been an issue when bushwalking.
Now, a good sturdy wire-cutter for those pesky barbed wire fences is a different matter . . .

[Nuts]

Tramontina Inox Steak Knifves??, 12$ for 6 :

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Apply Grinder:

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Customise to length and grip, drill a hole for a lanyard, make a sheath if desired.
They'll be sharp for years! cut rope, whittle toothpicks etc.

[stry]

Tramontina Inox Steak Knifves??, 12$ for 6 :

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Apply Grinder:

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Customise to length and grip, drill a hole for a lanyard, make a sheath if desired.
They'll be sharp for years! cut rope, whittle toothpicks etc.

Or if you want to take this idea upmarket, the Victorinox paring knife at 26g unchopped is 2g lighter than my Gerber folding salami slicer but would need some sort of sheath/blade cover, which would likely negate the weight saving. Possibly a little softer steel than the Tramontina and outrageously more expensive at around $5 each.

[ErichFromm]

Just be careful with the shoulder strap idea. I used to carry a nice little Izula upside down off the shoulder strap (ease of use etc). But then one time I collapsed for a rest and when I stood up to go again I realised I had my hand on the naked blade as I pressed up against my body weight. Don't ask me how but somehow it had come out of the sheath. Could've been a real nasty cut...to add to my collection.

Since then I just carry a nice Spyderco in my pocket (Para2 or the Superleaf).

[stry]

Well, for those looking for something a little more "knifey", and accessible how about a neck knife ?

Fallkniven WM1. 108 grams with sheath. Blade 70mm - probably a bit short for Grizzbats, but should be sufficient for drop bears. Small enough that it should be possible to carry it without problems from your sternum strap. Super easy to get hold of. Not visually obvious (if that matters)

Personally, I'm not keen on having the pointy end in line with my throat, but I have never heard of a carrier impaling him or herself with a neck knife.

[Zone-5]

Mine is too heavy for the shoulder strap, too much bouncy bouncy...

[stry]

That is absolutely the wrong tool to have in a pancake holster

Your post does explain why my original PST is preferred over my Wave though - and I don't carry either when I am walking.

[Gadgetgeek]

The skeletool CX carbon fiber is just a little block of it where there is a plastic spacer on the other ones. So it won't scratch and show anything under it. There is a couple places that have powder-coat that can scratch, but not easily. The main choice is do you want serrations or not.

[Nuts]

the Victorinox paring knife at 26g unchopped is 2g lighter than my Gerber folding salami slicer but would need some sort of sheath/blade cover, which would likely negate the weight saving. Possibly a little softer steel than the Tramontina and outrageously more expensive at around $5 each.

I googled 'Gerber Salami Slicer' haha

It's usually just carried in a pouch with other stuff or in a pot, cut to fit.
(edit: not somewhere that it would be handy for a random bear attack )


Chop that paring knife!!

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[stry]

Damn - another task.

[Moondog55]

I just weighed my little Victorinox paring knife, 17 grams naked. I usually just wrap it in a bit of cardboard and dukw tape

[stry]

I just weighed my little Victorinox paring knife, 17 grams naked. I usually just wrap it in a bit of cardboard and dukw tape

There must be a couple of variations. You obviously have the U/L walking version.

I might spend another $5 before I resort to the grinder. 9grams for $5 - Bargain

[north-north-west]

I just weighed my little Victorinox paring knife, 17 grams naked. I usually just wrap it in a bit of cardboard and duct tape

No offence but, having seen a few photos of you, could you please refrain from using the word 'naked'? Especially at this hour of the morning . . .

[stry]

I just weighed my little Victorinox paring knife, 17 grams naked. I usually just wrap it in a bit of cardboard and duct tape

No offence but, having seen a few photos of you, could you please refrain from using the word 'naked'? Especially at this hour of the morning . . .

Safe enough without a comma, isn't it? Or is it ??

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[Moondog55]

ROFL
You'll be old and fat one day yourself NNW, and then I'll poke fun at you from my wheelchair

[Moondog55]

Would you prefer it set out this way>??
>[I just weighed my little Victorinox naked; and it still only weighed 17 grams]<
Punctuation is important

[stry]

Would you prefer it set out this way>??
>[I just weighed my little Victorinox naked; and it still only weighed 17 grams]<
Punctuation is important

I think she is still going to get ya !!!!

[Strider]

You do realise you can weigh it with clothes on MD. Its only the knife you're weighing, not yourself.

[north-north-west]

ROFL
You'll be old and fat one day yourself NNW, and then I'll poke fun at you from my wheelchair

I'm already 57 and a half and still the same size I was 35 years ago. My genes don't do fat. (Except the thighs. I hate those thighs.)

[GPSGuided]

My genes don't do fat. (Except the thighs. I hate those thighs.)

That's muscle bulk. You'll have to stop your high intensity bushwalks if you don't want them.

[wildbird]

I got my one for 4WD survivor kit and find it pretty handy for hiking too, it comes with a tiny LED torch, tiny fire starter, belt cutter and window breaker.

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[Zone-5]

[walkerchris77]

Nice clear pixs there. Makes me want to go buy one.

The way they have worded it sounds like the blade is 154 cm long. Lol.

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[stry]

Gear porn

I like the use of torx fasteners.

[Whits]

No 8 Opinel with carbon/walnut as my everyday carry and a No 8 Opinel with stainless/polymer for hiking.