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Survival
Always carry a good knife
Uploaded on December 14, 2009When I pull my pants on in the morning sitting on the edge of the bed I am already better prepared for survival than are too many sitting at the edge of the wilderness. In the right front pocket of those jeans is the three blade pocketknife that has been there for the past 30 years. In the left front pocket is a brass match safe filled with strike anywhere matches, some toothpick sized slivers of wood for tinder, and the striking surface from a box of matches because these matches really don't strike just anywhere. In my watch pocket is a Zippo lighter because as I said strike anywhere matches in reality do not strike just anywhere and butane lighters don't always work in cold weather. In a sheath on the belt in those jeans is a small fixed blade knife with a three inch blade because some cutting jobs are beyond my trusty pocketknife. This is my everyday kit and has been for some time. I am always reaching for one knife or the other to complete simple everyday chores. I am amazed to see men who carry nail clippers but no knife. How many times a day do they trim their nails. A guy needs to cut through the tape on a parcel and the best he can come up with for the job is a key.
Just opening the mail calls for a knife. I don't smoke but I go about my everyday business with two means of making fire. I started doing this after someone asked in an unrelated conversation "If I were to drop you off up the canyon would you survive the night?" At that time I knew that I would not because in this climate a winter night without protection will (not may, but will) kill you. A sheet of black ice and your car in the river would do the trick. If I could have no other survival equipment let me have my knife. With a knife I can make tinder and kindling and fashion a spindle for fire by friction. How can anyone not routinely carry a knife?
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someone who flys in comercial airlines a lot. someone who enters a goverment bldg. someone who works for a public school system. someone who knows what to do, with out a knife. anyone on probation.
Too bad you didn't serve your parole under my supervision. I used to allow my parolees to carry a knife as long as the blade wasn't longer than 2". I even allowed longer blades for use only during their employment if the job required. But then they couldn't own a gun or bow for hunting, so except for fishing trips its sort of a moot point.
That was right humane of you. Good job.
I always carry my gerber on me when I'm workin on the farm. Millions of uses
I just put it in another blog but i was canoing with a kid and he said,and i quote, 'I never carry a knife. Theyre impracticle and you never need one in day to day life. Were just canoing. I cant think of a single occasion that a knife would be useful. If i had to be dropped off in the wilderness, i would just take my phone.duh' Sourdough i was about to be one of your parolees. You have no idea how frustrated i was. IMPRACTICLE??!!!!?!?!! I can think of millions of situations you use a knife for! I put mine in my pocket every morning first thing, along with a lighter and a sheath knife. If im going in the woods or a kyacking trip, i practically load up half of bass pros inventory.
I was watching an episode of "Surface" on Netflix the other night. In it there is a cajun character who is asked by the leading marine biologist lady if he has a knife she can borrow. He replies, "Oh come on! I've got my pants on, don't I?"
That about says it all.
yes, it is a blessing to be able to carry a knife with me at all times.
Very true, you always need a good knive with you, or in that case many good ones.
I never go anywhere without my pocket knife and use it daily. Mine is just a simple 3 blade Schrade and has served me well for many years.
Wallet in the right back jean pocket, 3" CRKT in the left. Won't leave home without it. Unless, of course I'm getting on a plane.
Before 911, I carried a pocket knife onto commercial airliners about a dozen times-even internationally. Times have changed.
As a peace officer, before 9-11 I could carry a firearm aboard commercial airliners. The Clinton Administration put a stop to that. I wonder if any of the passengers of those planes on 9-11 were active or retired lawmen that prior to the policy change could have been armed and thereby prevented at least some of that loss of life. Even a pocket knife in the possession of a motivated American could be the match for a box cutter wielding mass murderer. Yes, the times have changed but not for the better.
so true about times a changin. Makes me not want to fly anymore. Ya know its more about the loss of rights then protecting the ones we have!
so glad I have a knife, had a sliver the other day, and well, lets say diggin it out was better then leavin it in!!!
dingfeng;
Huh? What color is the sky in your world?
My, what a strange place this site has become.
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I was watching an episode of "Surface" on Netflix the other night. In it there is a cajun character who is asked by the leading marine biologist lady if he has a knife she can borrow. He replies, "Oh come on! I've got my pants on, don't I?"
That about says it all.
Before 911, I carried a pocket knife onto commercial airliners about a dozen times-even internationally. Times have changed.
As a peace officer, before 9-11 I could carry a firearm aboard commercial airliners. The Clinton Administration put a stop to that. I wonder if any of the passengers of those planes on 9-11 were active or retired lawmen that prior to the policy change could have been armed and thereby prevented at least some of that loss of life. Even a pocket knife in the possession of a motivated American could be the match for a box cutter wielding mass murderer. Yes, the times have changed but not for the better.
Too bad you didn't serve your parole under my supervision. I used to allow my parolees to carry a knife as long as the blade wasn't longer than 2". I even allowed longer blades for use only during their employment if the job required. But then they couldn't own a gun or bow for hunting, so except for fishing trips its sort of a moot point.
That was right humane of you. Good job.
I always carry my gerber on me when I'm workin on the farm. Millions of uses
I just put it in another blog but i was canoing with a kid and he said,and i quote, 'I never carry a knife. Theyre impracticle and you never need one in day to day life. Were just canoing. I cant think of a single occasion that a knife would be useful. If i had to be dropped off in the wilderness, i would just take my phone.duh' Sourdough i was about to be one of your parolees. You have no idea how frustrated i was. IMPRACTICLE??!!!!?!?!! I can think of millions of situations you use a knife for! I put mine in my pocket every morning first thing, along with a lighter and a sheath knife. If im going in the woods or a kyacking trip, i practically load up half of bass pros inventory.
yes, it is a blessing to be able to carry a knife with me at all times.
Very true, you always need a good knive with you, or in that case many good ones.
I never go anywhere without my pocket knife and use it daily. Mine is just a simple 3 blade Schrade and has served me well for many years.
so true about times a changin. Makes me not want to fly anymore. Ya know its more about the loss of rights then protecting the ones we have!
so glad I have a knife, had a sliver the other day, and well, lets say diggin it out was better then leavin it in!!!
someone who flys in comercial airlines a lot. someone who enters a goverment bldg. someone who works for a public school system. someone who knows what to do, with out a knife. anyone on probation.
Wallet in the right back jean pocket, 3" CRKT in the left. Won't leave home without it. Unless, of course I'm getting on a plane.
dingfeng;
Huh? What color is the sky in your world?
My, what a strange place this site has become.
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