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SkierBrent55
Jun 7, 2009, 9:38 PM
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i was just wondering what was going to be the best knife to use for climbing
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herbertpowell
Jun 7, 2009, 10:10 PM
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I'm confident that there is no "best" knife for climbing.
A lot of times, I carry a multitool. The pliers and screwdrivers can be used to mess with crampons or ice tools. The file is worthless though usually. I carry a separate one.
Otherwise, for just being able to cut rope, webbing, etc. . . a nice, light, small, serrated blade knife that can be opened one handed is ideal IMO.
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angry
Jun 7, 2009, 10:11 PM
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This is what I use, it's kinda heavy though.
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herbertpowell
Jun 7, 2009, 10:17 PM
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angry wrote: [image]http://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/images/Windlass-European-Sword-FullPic.jpg[/image] This is what I use, it's kinda heavy though.
Hmm, does that slice frozen energy bars easily?
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angry
Jun 7, 2009, 10:24 PM
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Not as well as you'd think.
I don't have to wait in line at crowded cliffs anymore though.
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tigerlilly
Jun 7, 2009, 11:33 PM
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Depends on what you want to do with it. I carry a tiny Gerber LST which is about 2.5" long, weighs next to nothing, is sharp as heck and was cheap at the hardware store. It's perfect for slicing through crappy, crunchy faded nylon at rap stations, which is all I have needed it for.
Kathy
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sungam
Jun 8, 2009, 1:58 AM
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seatbeltpants wrote: SkierBrent55 wrote: i was just wondering what was going to be the best knife to use for climbing i use a trango shark [image]http://www.trango.com/images/products/new/shark.jpg[/image] nut tool and knife in one, blade seems pretty good, and it won't open when it's clipped to a biner. steve
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currupt4130
Jun 8, 2009, 2:14 AM
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I carry a Benchmade 5500 auto. I need to find a different knife to climb with but this one does good. It has a safety on it so it won't open unexpectedly. It's a pretty penny though.
(This post was edited by currupt4130 on Jun 8, 2009, 2:15 AM)
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coolcat83
Jun 8, 2009, 2:16 AM
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I carry a buck transport on my oh s%*t biner, tiny but sharp and useful, lock open and closed, plus has a bottle opener built in
if you want something bigger they have a knife called the redpoint, same locking closed or open function
edited to say those pretty benchmade's are too pretty to get all scraped against a rock, plus a bit heavy no?
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EricSmith
Jun 8, 2009, 3:27 AM
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I have the Benchmade Griptilian in the "Mini" version, though it still larger than I would like. The blade is about 2.9". As was just discussed in the Titan thread, Benchmade cuts Spectra easily. They are heavy though, due to the steel liners.
Sometimes I carry a very small Gerber without steel liners to save weight. I do worry about it opening though.
I never carry a serrated edge, because no maker does them right. The serrations are always far too aggressive and do more tearing than cutting. I wish someone made serrations like you see on a Henkel tomato knife.
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SkierBrent55
Jun 8, 2009, 5:47 AM
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does any one use/carry a fixed blade knife?
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sungam
Jun 8, 2009, 5:53 AM
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SkierBrent55 wrote: does any one use/carry a fixed blade knife?
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Gelada
Jun 8, 2009, 1:27 PM
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agdavis wrote: SkierBrent55 wrote: i was just wondering what was going to be the best knife to use for climbing I'm a huge fan of the Benchmade Griptilian -- it's my daily carry knife too. [image]https://tandtuniforms.com/shop/catalog/images/benchmade550%20-%20555.jpg[/image] As far as it coming open on it's own, that would be next to impossible.
I like to see the Benchmade love going on this thread. The Griptilian mini is my daily carry as well.
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clemsonscooby
Jun 8, 2009, 3:14 PM
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I agree with the piranha. The shark tool is too bulky and gets caught up on the carabiner too easily. Thats why I switched.
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Tipton
Jun 8, 2009, 3:58 PM
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I like the Spyderco Ladybug 3. It's so small and light that you won't know you're carrying it and the Serrated blade from Spyderco is ridiculously sharp. I keep it in a pocket and never notice it.
Link:http://www.spyderco.com/...ails.php?product=262
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rtwilli4
Jun 9, 2009, 12:12 AM
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Try Kershaw. They make great knives and they stay sharp.
I don't buy this whole "climbing knife" marketing thing. If all you want is an emergency knife to cut your buddy loose then you could use a freakin butter knife and get the job done. If you need a real knife to cut rope and webbing fast, then get one from a knife manufacturer, not a climbing company.
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dobson
Jun 9, 2009, 12:29 AM
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For just cutting webbing, nothing beats the Boker RESCOM. It's small, light, and has a eats though webbing. The blade shape ensures you won't stab your partner at crowded belays. Decent steel too.
It's the one on the left:
For general tasks it's a bit more complicated. I'll just go out on a limb and say get a Sebenza.
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rtwilli4
Jun 9, 2009, 4:48 AM
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If you want to go really cheap you can get a half dozen Opinel's for the price of a common pocket knife. They are carbon steel, VERY light, and cut rope and webbing like butter.
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mikewong
Jun 27, 2009, 3:21 AM
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My Swiss army knife is light, won't open accidentally, and has a bottle and can opener. It's always on my harness in case I have to be like Simon Yates.
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brownie710
Jun 29, 2009, 4:57 PM
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clemsonscooby wrote: I agree with the piranha. The shark tool is too bulky and gets caught up on the carabiner too easily. Thats why I switched.
i third the piranha, i clip it to the biner my chalkbag is on and forget about it, some ultralight biners do allow it to open but most lock the blade closed.
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snaps10
Jun 30, 2009, 1:20 AM
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I do. I have these attached to each of my harnesses. They are super secure, and have an awesome serration. Weighing in at .8oz, they are perfect to stay out of the way.
http://www.coldsteel.com/superedge.html
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bill413
Jun 30, 2009, 1:59 AM
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snaps10 wrote: I do. I have these attached to each of my harnesses. They are super secure, and have an awesome serration. Weighing in at .8oz, they are perfect to stay out of the way. http://www.coldsteel.com/superedge.html
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chrisnovak
Jun 30, 2009, 2:36 AM
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Hey - I'm not really a knife aficianado, so I can't really comment on what the best climbing knife is. But here's where I'm at, for what it's worth.
First, I agree with the praise for the Buck Redpoint - it locks open AND closed, opens easily one handed, is sharp as you'll ever need to cut webbing, and isn't very heavy. I wish that it had a carabiner option instead of just a clip point...but at least it's big enough for a full-size 'biner.
I do love Swiss Army knifes (preferably Victorinox), especially since I love all the extra functions. But in all the years I've only ever really needed the regular blade (for rock climbing), and hated the idea of it accidentally closing on my hand while trying to cut through webbing on a cold, dark night (not that it's ever happened...but of course it would when you could least afford it). So, I bring the SA knife camping and keep the Buck dedicated to my climbing harness.
I will note that, over the past couple of years that I've had it there has been some small pits that have formed from corrosion. I'm not sure if it's just my abuse of the knife, or some limited quality of the steel...but at about $29.95 each (REI) I can afford to replace it every couple of years...
Chris
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snaps10
Jun 30, 2009, 2:38 AM
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I haven't lost one yet, and have been using them for around 18mo now, both in rescue and personal climbing. I hang it with my chalkbag, rap rings, and meds (allergic to beestings) off my rear loop.
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