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on: March 22, 2009, 09:41:26 PM
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Rob
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca
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What type/brand/model knife do you carry? Do you attach it to your pack or keep it in your pocket? Anyone strap a fixed blade and sheath to their bike? Maybe under the top tube? Would this be considered carrying a concealed weapon?
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Reply #1 on: March 23, 2009, 05:35:51 AM
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REV
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« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2009, 05:35:51 AM » |
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Prefer a leatherman currently the skeletool
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Reply #2 on: March 23, 2009, 09:11:41 AM
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Mike Brown
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« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2009, 09:11:41 AM » |
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Only knife is my Leatherman as well.
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Reply #3 on: March 23, 2009, 09:18:21 AM
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ScottM
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Location: Wherever the GeoPro is parked.
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« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2009, 09:18:21 AM » |
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Only the tiny one on my (alien) multi-tool.
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Reply #4 on: March 23, 2009, 12:37:04 PM
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12wheels
Bolder Bikepacking Gear
Location: Boulder, CO
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« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2009, 12:37:04 PM » |
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I usually carry a Swiss Army knife in the pack. My favorite models are the basic ones with large and small knife blades, can and bottle openers, awl, and cork screw. They aren't very good for protection but are great for opening wine and beer bottles, cutting pepperoni, spreading cheese, etc. BFK's are just extra weight and not very useful.
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Reply #5 on: March 23, 2009, 04:23:34 PM
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neve_r_est
Location: SE IA
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« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2009, 04:23:34 PM » |
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I carry a Clauss pruning shear with the handle loops bobbed off.  Sharp as heck, sharp point for piercing, partial serrated edge, cuts pretty much anything you throw at it. Lightweight and super handy. I keep a little roll of duct tape around a piece of hydration hose for a sheath. DG |
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Reply #6 on: March 23, 2009, 06:11:26 PM
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Marshal
Location: Colorado
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« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2009, 06:11:26 PM » |
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I carry a leatherman "squirt p4", it has a small blade, the only one in my kit, it also has a small plier
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Reply #7 on: March 25, 2009, 09:33:08 AM
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naked indian
Location: Deltona, FL
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« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2009, 09:33:08 AM » |
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LOL. I carry SEVERAL knives. My Swiss in my pocket, handy for quick stuff. My leatherman in my emergency repair kit. AND a big ole tonto blade for anti dangerous animal repellent.  |
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Reply #8 on: March 27, 2009, 09:52:32 AM
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Eric
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« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2009, 09:52:32 AM » |
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I carry a small foldable $12 gerber with a serrated blade, comes in handy and weighs nothing
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Reply #9 on: April 01, 2009, 08:26:36 AM
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Pivvay
Riding and exploring
Location: Westminster, CO
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« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2009, 08:26:36 AM » |
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I carry a ladybug. Sharp as hell as I rarely need it. Cuts zip ties real good though  |
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-Chris Plesko
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Reply #10 on: April 04, 2009, 09:33:29 AM
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weasterner
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« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2009, 09:33:29 AM » |
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I used to have a machete that tucked into my sleeping gear, and I try to always have one 3-5" blade (fixed or folding) for cooking/camping use, which I generally keep on my person. The machete was frequently useful but never necessary. It's worth noting that I don't often camp at campgrounds.
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Reply #11 on: April 19, 2012, 03:28:31 PM
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Rabid Hillbilly
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« Reply #11 on: April 19, 2012, 03:28:31 PM » |
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Multi-tool,and a hi-carbon lock blade
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Reply #12 on: April 19, 2012, 03:36:50 PM
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Rabid Hillbilly
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« Reply #12 on: April 19, 2012, 03:36:50 PM » |
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And a camp axe.
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Reply #13 on: April 19, 2012, 08:42:48 PM
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paxton coyote
Location: Paxton, Nebraska
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« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2012, 08:42:48 PM » |
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Occasionally carry a Leatherman but ALWAYS have a Gerber folding, lockblade knife in my tool kit, not sure of the model but it has a titanium handle & is very light. I've never worried about a folding knife being a concealed weapon as I grew up carrying one to school daily & comparing my latest pocket knife with some of my teachers knives, I guess those days are long over though!
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Reply #14 on: April 20, 2012, 07:28:17 AM
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Dumpster Juice
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
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« Reply #14 on: April 20, 2012, 07:28:17 AM » |
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I always carry a folding knife with at least a 3" blade. As for carrying one attached to your bike and it being a concealed weapon: each State has different laws but if it is in plain view it is not concealed...As a cop for 28 years if you want to lock someone up you can always find a reason, but someone bikepacking with a knife just would not meet the standard of Probable Cause....
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The older I get, the better I was...
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Reply #15 on: April 20, 2012, 11:37:06 AM
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sam.pederson
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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« Reply #15 on: April 20, 2012, 11:37:06 AM » |
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Benchmade or nothing. They are sharp as hell and weigh very little. Here's the one I got: http://www.benchmade.com/products/530Light (less than 2 oz) Foldable (takes up little space) Sharp sharp sharp (so sharp you can cut wood in a pinch) Has a serrated edge (for emergency) |
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Reply #16 on: April 20, 2012, 12:43:51 PM
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Cheyou
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« Reply #16 on: April 20, 2012, 12:43:51 PM » |
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$110 for a knife ? I will just keep mr Case . USA made and I won't cry is I lost it .
Thom
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Old ht 26er with not so good stuff bolted to it . Cheep and durable. And oh what fun to ride .
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Reply #17 on: April 20, 2012, 12:47:04 PM
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sam.pederson
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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« Reply #17 on: April 20, 2012, 12:47:04 PM » |
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Depends on your priorities. For me the knife is my most important pieces of gear.
Yes expensive but one helluva knife
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Reply #18 on: April 20, 2012, 07:12:26 PM
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mattyp
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« Reply #18 on: April 20, 2012, 07:12:26 PM » |
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i carry a 3" gerber that locks; it's pretty light and inexpensive. i'd love a benchmade, but don't want to spend that much on something i don't use too often. i keep mine in a front pocket on my handlebar bag. i don't really know about a concealed weapon, but who would stop you as you are riding along?
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Reply #19 on: April 22, 2012, 05:39:58 PM
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Flounder
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« Reply #19 on: April 22, 2012, 05:39:58 PM » |
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Just a tiny SOG knife. I think it's the mini or micro, not sure. I sometimes carry a small Victorinox knife. The reality is, no one who has ever croaked in the woods as done so because their knife was sorta sharp and not really sharp.
As for using a knife for self defense - that's a tough one. My advice, get over those fears or stay home. Most of the people I run into are pretty nice. More deserving of a hand shake than a slit throat.
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