Originally Posted By Jimshaw


I have a serrated edged "belay knife" to cut the leader free, but I only carry it when climing with certain people shocked Carrying a knife under those circumstances could be essential to life - mine.

Now that I've said all of this - I have a confession: cry I have a large knife collection and it really upsets me that I have to leave them at home. frown because no one has yet given me a convincing arguement to carry any of my skinners, slayers, tantos or short sword... not even a reason to pack a machete... Maybe the buck fillet knife on occasion - like I should need a 7 inch blade to clean my fish. laugh
Jim grin



I loved this post! Thanks Jim!

Once again, it's becoming clear from this discussion that ther are different ways of solving problems on the trail, and the people on these boards have developed successful ways to do that. Which is why we are able to have so much fun in the mountains.

And yeah, for newbies it is probably a good idea to overpack--at least until they know what they are going to use best!


Edited by balzaccom (12/13/12 11:23 AM)
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