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mckbill
Nov 7, 2008, 7:07 PM
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I always thought something with a marlin spike would make for a good climbing knife... those little spikes are great for breaking tough knots.
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markc
Nov 7, 2008, 7:33 PM
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The OP actually asked for opinions on that knife on the first page. If you've used it, you may want to comment.
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rtwilli4
Nov 7, 2008, 7:42 PM
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Yea if you have used that knife please let me know if you like it. I'm just gonna buy it and take it back if i don't like it.
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sknowlton
Nov 7, 2008, 7:45 PM
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Skeletool. Came in handy on Rainier, good sharp blade and extras are good for repairs in the field.
http://leatherman.factoryoutletstore.com/cat/7684/Leatherman-Skeletool-Multi-tool-Series.html?cid=6189&chid=1
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rtwilli4
Nov 7, 2008, 7:47 PM
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I doubt that knife will hold up to my expectations. I will probably end up getting a kershaw on ebay. I like this one:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00980569000P?vName=Tools&cName=HandTools,GeneralPurpose&sName=Knives&psid=FROOGLE01&sid=IDx20070921x00003a
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rtwilli4
Nov 7, 2008, 7:52 PM
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sknowlton wrote: Skeletool. Came in handy on Rainier, good sharp blade and extras are good for repairs in the field. http://leatherman.factoryoutletstore.com/cat/7684/Leatherman-Skeletool-Multi-tool-Series.html?cid=6189&chid=1[/quote] Got one of those. Great to keep if your truck but def. not a climbing knife.
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edm
Nov 7, 2008, 8:02 PM
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I have a Buck Short Approach that I really like. It has been discontinued by Buck, but I'm sure you can still find a few out on the web. It appears to have been replaced by the Redpoint:
http://www.buckknives.com/...l&productID=2937
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sknowlton
Nov 7, 2008, 8:11 PM
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What? The skeletool is lighter than my ham sammiches....
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the_climber
Nov 7, 2008, 8:23 PM
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Meh, I have one of 2 knives I bring for climbing. One was a free mini multi tool out of a case of beer, has pliers, small blade, canopener, ect... the other is a $1.25 gas station speciel with a serated blade.
Both work great. Do I have other knives I take on longer trips, sure, but for climbing I like somethign light weigh and cheap to replace.
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HappinessIsWinning
Nov 7, 2008, 8:55 PM
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Did you click on any links in those threads you posted? Most of them are broken..
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rtwilli4
Nov 7, 2008, 9:22 PM
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I think they are all broken
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Yosemite1976
Nov 8, 2008, 6:14 PM
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The Trango Shark Nut tool has a very good knife built in to the end of the handle . i luv mine it folds out of the way and cant open accidently plus it is made out of high quality steel . this is a must have item .
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lagwagonpcp
Nov 8, 2008, 7:30 PM
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skeletool is nice if you use a mutlitool alot, i do some maintenance work and it comes in handy.its bulky piece to carry when climbing tho. i keep a multitool with a good blade in my pack and a small gerber on me. i own more knives then benihanna so its hard to say what one is the best, i do want one of them petzls tho
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yodadave
Nov 8, 2008, 11:48 PM
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Mmmmmmmm Opinel!!!
C'est magnifique!!!!
Also works great for cutting a slab of brie to put on your sammich au jambon (hammie)
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austin.timm
Nov 9, 2008, 12:09 AM
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Get a leatherman and keep it in your pocket, If you can't deal with it that way then use the holster on your harness.
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btreanor
Nov 9, 2008, 12:42 AM
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maldaly wrote: rtwillie4, here's what you need to look for in a climbing knife: • Carabiner hole • Locking blade • Openable with one hand • Stainless • Serrated blade
Mal. I've got one of Trango's little knives, which is great in a pinch. Perfect for cutting tat, etc. However, the perfect climbing knife, for which I am willing to pay a pretty penny, would include:
1. Carabiner hole
2. Locking, serrated blade (about 2-2.5 inches seems right, useful for tat but also works for spreading PB, tuna, etc.)
3. One handed opening of said blade
4. Bottle opener
5. Micro scissors (trimming nails, etc.)
6. Stainless construction
7. Relatively light weight
8. If, on top of this, you could somehow add a corkscrew, I'd be willing to shell out real $$$.
So, 1-7 would make the best climbing knife; if you can add 8 it is perfect.
If this, or anything close to it, exists please tell me.
Brian
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Lazlo
Nov 9, 2008, 4:54 AM
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agreed on the cork screw!
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maldaly
Nov 9, 2008, 7:38 PM
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We just came out with a larger knife called the barracuda. You can see it here. It doesn't have those cool little fingernail-trimming scissors (Use your teeth. Fingernails are one of the basic food groups, anyway.) and you can take a cork out with the blade*.
Mal
* 1- Peel the foil.
2- If it's a real cork look for the grain line and line up the blade with the grain. Best to use knife with a thin blade. I think this technique was developed by the French using an Opinel but Swiss Army blades are perfect. Small kitchen pairing knives work well too. What ever you use it's got to have a fixed or locking blade.
3- Work the point of the blade down into the cork forcefully but slowly and carefully into the cork until it's AT LEAST half way in.
4- Twist the knife until the cork starts to turn.
5- Once the cork is turning start to pull the knife out while still turning the knife.
6- The cork will start to come out of the bottle. Once it's about 1/2" out you can usually get it the rest of the way out wiht your hand or teeth.
PS: I think the blades of the Trango knives are too fat to fit down the neck of a wine bottle. Whatever, they're all going to screw tops anyway.
(This post was edited by maldaly on Nov 9, 2008, 7:43 PM)
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Nov 9, 2008, 8:21 PM
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I always liked my Piranha knife. It's a shame that I can't find them at any of the gear [or otherwise] retailers out here. And I've been too lazy to order another one.
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btreanor
Nov 9, 2008, 10:29 PM
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Mal,
Thanks for the tip for the wine bottle. I'll have to give that a try (though its been awhile since I've seen my Opinel).
Just outta curiosity, why no serration on the Barracuda blade? That's one of the things that makes the Piranha so nice.
Brian
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