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Re: The best spot for knife?

Posted By: Brian Nystrom
Date: Wednesday, 28 July 2004, at 11:26 a.m.

In Response To: The best spot for knife? (Alex M)

IMO, the best place for a knife is in the day hatch. I've tried several and have found that:

- Folders are too slow and difficult to manipulate with gloves on.

- Sheath knives invariably fall out of their sheath at the worst possible moment, such as during a rescue.

- I've never needed either of them when sea kayaking, at least not on the water.

I now keep a Benchade Model 6 H2O Rescue hook on my PFD and a Swiss Army knife in my day gear. I have yet to need the hook for anything other than clearing a jammed skeg (using the back of the hook) and I feel a lot safer knowing that if it comes out of its sheath, it can't slice/puncture me or my gear.

Messages In This Thread

The best spot for knife?
Alex M -- Monday, 26 July 2004, at 1:38 a.m.

Re: The best spot for knife?
Randy Knauff -- Monday, 26 July 2004, at 2:09 p.m.

Re: The best spot for knife?
Bob Kelim -- Monday, 26 July 2004, at 2:49 p.m.

Re: The best spot for knife?
Kent LeBoutillier -- Tuesday, 27 July 2004, at 11:57 a.m.

Inexpensive But Not "Cheap"
sing -- Monday, 26 July 2004, at 5:23 p.m.

Re: Inexpensive But Not "Cheap"
Jay Doorly -- Tuesday, 27 July 2004, at 12:00 a.m.

Re: The best spot for knife?
Brian Nystrom -- Wednesday, 28 July 2004, at 11:26 a.m.

Re: The best spot for knife?
Alex M -- Wednesday, 28 July 2004, at 2:35 p.m.

Re: The best spot for knife?
Brian Nystrom -- Thursday, 29 July 2004, at 10:12 p.m.

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