Hi All,

Many people believe the old addage that a dull knife is dangerous and a real outdoorsman has a bowie knife sharp enough to shave with. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> When we buy a new Gerber its as sharp as they can hone it. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> There is never a statement on the package saying "This knife is only 90% sharpened for your safety." <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

So put it this way, if you are camping and you are going to cut yourself, would you rather have a run in with a butter knife or a scalpel? I made this rule for myself - If I am carrying an extremely sharp knife [ I no longer hone my knives toextreme edge] I would stop at the first rock at the trailhead and open the blade and draw the edge once over the rock, to dull it. Its hard to cut to the bone with anything but an extremely sharp knife. And why do we need a sharp knife camping - to cut nylon string - use scissors. Scissors are much more useful on most camping trips than a knife - except for a butter knife which can be wooden even.
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YMMV
Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />