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asaph
Sep 26, 2003, 6:14 PM
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Hey hey,
I'm not a big knife buff, so I really don't know what I should be looking for here. I need a knife. I've found myself sorely unprepared one too many times, from needing to cut webbing during climbing to needing to cut webbing/other things in every day applications (towing, et al) Any suggestions? One that I could tie a small cord to and clip into a biner would be a plus. I hope you all can help!
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joe
Sep 26, 2003, 6:20 PM
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http://www.vinnysknives.com/B-A-F546.jpg
wear it on the side of your harness or strapped to your chest.
convenient for cutting webbing and on crowded multipitch routes when you want to pass without much debating.
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lilcapntravis
Sep 26, 2003, 6:31 PM
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that's hysterical. i carry the swiss army "recruit" and it serves me well. i'd paste a pic of it if i knew how. someone feel free to enlighten me.
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vertical_reality
Sep 26, 2003, 6:42 PM
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I use the Columbia River Mt. Shasta Knife...
http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?productId=10837841&storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&langId=-1
I use the belt-clip to attach it to the tail sleeve on my leg loop.
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crotch
Sep 26, 2003, 6:45 PM
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Spyderco Ladybug with a sheepsfoot blade. 0.5 oz. It's a keychain knife that will cut through rope or webbing with ease. Light and small enough that you'll forget it's there.
http://www.spyderco.com/dealer_product_info.asp?sts=9%2F26%2F2003+12%3A45%3A55+PM&pfid=LB&deptId=1010&mscssid=MXVFT6KGEFLC9NS6MU2724285T3Q0LAD
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clymber
Sep 26, 2003, 7:18 PM
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i agree with the spyderco recomendation but will have to say the mini rescue is a good choice...has a rounded tip so you dont have to worry about cutting yourself with the tip...it has a serrated blade so makes cutting thru webbing and rope real easy
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lazide
Sep 26, 2003, 7:25 PM
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I personally love the buck 'Approach' knife. It has a very convenient and large clip in location, safe, and very sharp. Not overly expensive either.
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micahmcguire
Sep 26, 2003, 8:11 PM
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the gerber easy-out. dont have a pic, but it totally kicks butt. perfect if you are ever in that "the beggining of 'vertical limit' scenario"
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stick233
Sep 26, 2003, 8:15 PM
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I recommend Bench Made... best steel, best edge, indestructible. I have a Mel Pardue signature that is really light and thin with a half serrated blade. i can trim my nails with it then kill a buck with my bare hands!
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asaph
Sep 27, 2003, 12:39 AM
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I was actually looking at the petzl knife... something like that hole for a biner is exactly what im looking for. But is it possible to get that feature on a knife that isn't so darn ugly?
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coldclimb
Sep 27, 2003, 12:49 AM
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My climbing knife can be found at http://www.schradeknives.com/simon.htm
http://www.schradeknives.com/images/ss1.jpg
These guys have two pictures of climbing in the gunks on their front page, so it appears as if they know something about the sport. ;)
This knife is sweet. Sharpens very nicely, is cool and innovative, and best of all, it is practically paper-thin and super-light. Very cool.
So many knives... So little money! :cry: :cry:
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roughster
Sep 27, 2003, 12:52 AM
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roughster moved this thread from General to Gear Heads.
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davidji
Sep 27, 2003, 12:54 AM
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In reply to: This knife is sweet. Sharpens very nicely, is cool and innovative, and best of all, it is practically paper-thin and super-light. Very cool.
Thanks,
David
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emtclimber
Sep 27, 2003, 12:55 AM
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I ALWAYS carry my GERBER "Easy-out" with me, one handed opening and light weight. Lifetime warranty included with it so if it breaks....new one...I'm on my third in 8 years, but I use it for everything from climbing to farm work.
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coldclimb
Sep 27, 2003, 1:13 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: This knife is sweet. Sharpens very nicely, is cool and innovative, and best of all, it is practically paper-thin and super-light. Very cool. It's exactly what I want. And only $15 too. Thanks, David
No problem. :) I found mine at Fred Meyer, so you might be able to find one locally.
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rockhugger
Sep 27, 2003, 3:00 PM
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I like the Leatherman supertool. It has two blades ,serrated and straight and I really like the needle nose pliers.Good steel too ,really holds an edge.I'm on my second one because I dropped it from 12 feet up and broke the blade,I sent it in and asked for a new blade and they gave me a new knife altogether.
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olympicmtnboy
Sep 27, 2003, 4:00 PM
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I second the Spyderco Ladybug. It's so light and small that I just put it on a little loop of accessory cord and hang it off a biner with my emergency prussik. It always goes with me on climbs. It's small but it cuts through rope and webbing in a flash and opens one handed (with a little practice).
On backcountry trips I often carry a leatherman, the new blue one (Cs4 or something I think). It's a bit heavier but works great for all those camp tasks like preparing food and repairing things (stoves, metal parts on shoes and packs, your car when you get back and find something wrong). I used a medium sized swiss army knife (the tinker maybe) for a long time till I lost it out of a pocket while skiing. I once used the tweezers as a tiny screwdriver to take apart my watch and fix a short in it (using a sliver of paper from my journal as an insulator). It was the 5th day of a trip and I had to make sure I got to the trailhead at the right time for my ride. Fortunately i ran into another hiker and set my watch from his.
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jacob
Sep 27, 2003, 4:50 PM
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The buck revolution xt is pretty nice. Its got a built in wire gate, that pops out when you close the blade. You can find it for 60 if you look around.
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milodog13
Sep 27, 2003, 6:18 PM
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No to all the other suggestions! Look at the spyderco clipit it is designed specifically for what you want to do with it...
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galt
Sep 28, 2003, 12:20 AM
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For cutting webbing you'll be great with the Benchmade Rescue Hook... GREAT TOOL! Unfortunatly it's not great on rope. I
I'd say get something from Benchmade. It's costy, but I've NEVER held a nicer knife for under $200. I carry my 940 TI EVERYWHERE I go and use it regularly to climb.
Another knife to check out is the Master of Defense SWAT series. It's all serated and a great knife, but lacks the smooth action of Benchmade.
My biggest suggestion is buy a GOOD knife. Don't take the easy way out on a $80 Gerber. (I have 2 Col. Appelgate Knives from Gerber and will never buy another Gerber again.) If you're going to spend the money get something nice.
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fo_d
Sep 28, 2003, 1:07 AM
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I'm a knife maker and I have some strong opinions about what makes a good knife, many of the most popular knives use 420 series or AUS-6 stainless, this steel has too much chrome and not enough carbon to hold a good edge. What you want to look for is a knife that uses ATS-34, 440C or AUS-8 stainless (there are other good non-stainless steels but too many to list)
Knife manufactures that usually use the good steel are:
Benchmade
Gerber (some)
Kershaw (some)....I'm drawing a blank on the rest
Manufacturers that commonly use the bad stainless are:
Buck
Spyderco
Columbia river knife
Schrade
Victornox swiss army
And many more that i cant think of right now
Kershaw also has a legal spring assisted knife but im not sure if it available with the good stainless yet.
Les
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epic_ed
Sep 28, 2003, 2:37 AM
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Either of the Spyderco rescue knives are excellent. I use the Jr.
http://www.spyderco.com/dealer_product_info.asp?sts=9%2F27%2F2003+8%3A26%3A43+PM&pfid=C14SBL&deptId=1010&mscssid=U54CVKGT8NLW8P58UUE794FJDVF43UL7
http://www.spyderco.com/dealer_product_info.asp?sts=9%2F27%2F2003+8%3A30%3A15+PM&pfid=C45BK%2FOR&deptId=1010&mscssid=U54CVKGT8NLW8P58UUE794FJDVF43UL7
The lady bug is nice, too, but a little too small for me.
Ed
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flyinghatchet
Sep 28, 2003, 2:48 AM
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In reply to: So many knives... So little money! :cry: :cry:
I feel your pain. This not only goes for the knives (which I've given up lately to save for stuff for my bike) but for all the things I want to do. I dream of the day I have multiple pairs of shoes, harnesses and pads for every occasion. /drooling
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joegoesup
Sep 29, 2003, 4:43 PM
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In reply to: http://www.vinnysknives.com/B-A-F546.jpg wear it on the side of your harness or strapped to your chest. convenient for cutting webbing and on crowded multipitch routes when you want to pass without much debating.
I like your thinking Joe, Your post cracked me up.
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andy_lemon
Sep 29, 2003, 4:53 PM
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Obviously any jackleg can tell you what knife is "good". There are several knives too choose from out on the market and I will give you a few ideas of what I think are the best... I sell knives by the way.
Spyderco is by far the best pocket knife... for one damn reason, it is the sharpest most durable blade you'll ever find. But, your gonna pay for it.
Smith and Wesson: These knives (IMO) are the best "overall" pocketknife available using the comparison of "price" "blade strength" "sharpness" and "durablility". You can get a Smith and Wesson Cutting Horse (in 5 different styles and 3 different sizes) for $12 and not only will you be glad with your buy but you will have it for years. I've been using one on a regular basis for 5 years now. I've sharpened the blade once.
http://www.geocities.com/.../swcuttinghourse.jpg
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euroford
Sep 29, 2003, 5:06 PM
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http://www.crkt.com/crawkasp.html
i've been carrying the columbia river crawford/kasper #6783 for nearly two years and i freekin love it. i have benchmades, gerbers and many others, and i just love the way this knive works, feels in my hand, holds an edge and simply finds uses in my everyday life and outdoor life.
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holmeslovesguinness
Sep 29, 2003, 5:11 PM
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I keep a small (3") very sharp single bladed pocket knife on a short keeper cord clipped to the same biner as my nut tool - definitely more than a match for cutting accessory cord and nylon webbing ;-)
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wlderdude
Oct 1, 2003, 3:33 PM
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All I carry is a keychain sizes Wenger Swiss Army knife. It has a serrated blade, scissors with some serration to them, nail file, tweezers and tooth pick. The scissors are the best thing for cutting tape off your hands.
I don't see any need for a larger blade in climbing situations. This weighs less than most small knives and has tweezers and scissors.
Oh, and it only cost me $6.50.
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djnibs
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Has anyone had any experiance with the Petzl knives?
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