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Geez I thought my primary backup was the samari sword in case my gun jams. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> The tantau of course is for 2 handed fighting with the short sword. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I guess my Gerber LST (1.5 oz) backs up the Tantau. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
O man - I probably need backup scissors as well. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

I have come to the conclusion that the only normal realistic CAMPING activity you can do with a knife - sharp or dull [besides fashiopning a spear] - is slicing food. I find that a sharp knife cuts the bottom of the paper plate and cuts the aluminum cookware. A dull knife can slice my steak. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

OTOH a tiny pair of embroidery scissors can cut fabric in a straight line - your knife can't, and it can clip a single thread out, whereas your knife can only make a jagged hole. A knife is almost worthless for doing repairs compared to scissors.
AND there ARE cooking scissors completely eliminating the need for kitchen knifes at all - only butter knifes and steak knifes are required. Unless you eat reconstituted dirt - er freeze dried - then tell me need a razor sharp knife to eat soup <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
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Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
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These are my own opinions based on wisdom earned through many wrong decisions. Your mileage may vary.