Wednesday, January 11, 2006
A good knife...
A knife.
Did you shudder just then?
Many people are prejudiced against knives. Often associated with gangs or hodlums, they make some folks cringe. Yet, many, many thousands of knives are carried and used everyday with no trouble. A knife is a tool, like a car. It has many good uses and limitations; depending on the user. Like a car.
In planning for emergencies, you should have tools on hand -- the most important of which is a knife.
USES: A knife can be used to cut paper, boxes or twings, help make a fire or prepare food.
My prejudices:
I prefer a well-made, medium size, locking folding knife. You might like something else.
( see also multi-tools)
Legal considerations:
Many places, a large knife is classified as a weapon. In some places, ALL knives and blades are considered illegal ( Airports, goverment buildings, etc.) Know the laws locally.
Did you shudder just then?
Many people are prejudiced against knives. Often associated with gangs or hodlums, they make some folks cringe. Yet, many, many thousands of knives are carried and used everyday with no trouble. A knife is a tool, like a car. It has many good uses and limitations; depending on the user. Like a car.
In planning for emergencies, you should have tools on hand -- the most important of which is a knife.
USES: A knife can be used to cut paper, boxes or twings, help make a fire or prepare food.
My prejudices:
I prefer a well-made, medium size, locking folding knife. You might like something else.
( see also multi-tools)
Legal considerations:
Many places, a large knife is classified as a weapon. In some places, ALL knives and blades are considered illegal ( Airports, goverment buildings, etc.) Know the laws locally.
A knife is considered so essential, many consider it the first item of survival gear.
Labels: basic gear, EDC, knife
