do you carry knifes on hikes.

[cajun]

Does anyone know anything about the Japanese brand MCUSTA? My son has just been gifted one, and it looks a lovely solid piece of kit.

Thanks

[Zone-5]

Does anyone know anything about the Japanese brand MCUSTA? My son has just been gifted one, and it looks a lovely solid piece of kit.

Japanese know about knives and swords...

[stry]

Nice !!! Not sure about that clip though

[north-north-west]

NNW, excuse me for pointing this out BUT, I think there is an excellent chance that many of our fellow forum members, if not the majority, weren't actually anywhere in 1983 (not including me)

Life does not end at 30.

[Zone-5]

Nice !!! Not sure about that clip though

It's a 'pen-knife'?

[stry]

Nice !!! Not sure about that clip though

It's a 'pen-knife'?

For "writing" initials on school desks ???

[Travis22]

OK - so small Sebenza 21 ordered.

As Travis says, it is an approved import, although somewhat curiously, Customs appears a little equivocal about the larger version. Perhaps the example that Customs looked at was a bit loose

I don't expect any problems, but I'll confirm either way. Then you may have no excuse Erich

How did you get on Stry, is the small Sebbi to your liking?

Travis.

[walkerchris77]

For "writing" initials on school desks ???

lol.

[stry]

Very much so, Travis. It is due for a session on the Wicked Edge sharpener, but otherwise ticks all the boxes.

I must hang my head and 'fess that good as it is, the Sebenza wont replace my 28gram Gerber salami slicer on gram counting trips.

[Zone-5]

Ok, now that I am into UL backpacking the Victorinox 'Tool Box' is just too heavy for the pack!

So I have lightened up a tad with a Leatherman Skeletool...

Measurements:

10 cm (Closed)
142 g (Weight)
6.60 cm (Blade Length)





... this little USA made wonder is half the weight of the Victorinox but not in the same league when compared to traditional Swiss quality.

It doesn't do much besides tighten screws, cut my lunch, grip the odd nail and open drinks but what else do I really need on a fast day hike. What I needed was less weight!

Anyway if anyone else has one chime in with your opinions...

[Gadgetgeek]

I have a modified skeletool as a rescue knife when doing ropes. A great idea is that you can get the bit-kit, and only take the bits you need to fit screws on say a stove, or other bit of gear that might need one. pliers are also great for fixing zippers, shoving needles though heavy fabric, and stuff like that. And last big trip, lifting lids on cast iron cook pots.

[quill]

Of course. I carry two. I also have a (non-ceremonial) kukri and I'd carry that if it didn't mean I was definitely contravening a number of longstanding laws. There is nothing so useful as a knife, especially when things turn pear-shaped. It's silly not to carry one, if you ask me. One is a simple lockknife, the other a leatherman. I carry two for a backup if I lose one. I always seem to end up using them.

[Gulliver3]

sorry to be pedantic but this post continues to abrade. knives not knifes!
phil

[north-north-west]

sorry to be pedantic but this post continues to abrade. Knives not knifes!
phil

Drives me crazy but I've given up trying to correct this sort of thing.

[Zone-5]

Drives me crazy but I've given up trying...

...does this apply to wifes as well?

[stry]

sorry to be pedantic but this post continues to abrade. Knives not knifes!
phil

Drives me crazy but I've given up trying to correct this sort of thing.

Yes, and yes

[NathanaelB]

I did have a KA-BAR but found it pretty much useless ... to big for paring, too light for cutting or feathering firewood.

I carry a multi-tool and a fixed blade 4" Gerber plus a Sierra folding saw.

Sometimes took my Gerber parang out but that thing is virtually useless in Australian bush; looking at the Silky Yoki.

Keep a big axe in the boot of the car.

[Kinsayder]

I carry a Skeletool CX as well but wouldn't mind adding something like a Benchmade 4" with a sheath fixed to shoulder strap of my pack.

[Strider]

In case you're attacked by a bear?

[Kinsayder]

In case you're attacked by a bear?

Pretty much.

[north-north-west]

If a hungry bear gets close enough for you to use that, you're dead. A firearm would be more sensible.

[Kinsayder]

If a hungry bear gets close enough for you to use that, you're dead. A firearm would be more sensible.

I've got those too.

[GPSGuided]

If a hungry bear gets close enough for you to use that, you're dead. A firearm would be more sensible.

Even then, it'll need to be one with a decent punch hitting a critical spot.

[Travis22]

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world ... 72588.html

[vicrev]

If a hungry bear gets close enough for you to use that, you're dead. A firearm would be more sensible.

I've got those too.

Crikey,didn't realise Koala bears are so dangerous !..

[stry]

If a hungry bear gets close enough for you to use that, you're dead. A firearm would be more sensible.

I've got those too.

Crikey,didn't realise Koala bears are so dangerous !..

Drop bears, and Grizzbats. Don't forget the panthers and the pumas.

Seriously - I do understand the boyish amusement with blades, but be buggered if I am going to lug along machetes, 4" bladed sheath knives, and/or a 150gm leatherman when I am walking. Too much weight for too little use - for me

[Zone-5]

I carry a Skeletool CX as well ...

...is the carbon fibre to any real advantage and does the black coating scratch through to the silver stainless underneath?

I know it has a harder blade than the standard Skeletool but what really is the advantage of the CX over the standard Skeletool?

[Kinsayder]

I get that I'm wrong in carrying a knife. Absolutely and irrevocably. I apologise for carrying one. I'd also like to extend that apology to my carrying of a first aid kit that I've never needed. And the emergency meals. And the matches.

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.

[north-north-west]

[Strider]

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