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#1155 - 08/02/01 12:41 AM Thinking,and packing outside the box
Chris Kavanaugh Offline
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Registered: 02/09/01
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My pocket kit is wrapped in paracord. The inclusion of a small knife is problematic,simply because of the size,with a small folder or razor blades the usual pick. There are two options. Disposable scalpels are light, inexpensive and the plastic handles may be cut down. You may also consider small, unfinished knife blades. Both can be wrapped, or taped OUTSIDE the pocket kit. An expediant handle may be quickly improvised with that same tape or cord.These are still hardly primary knives, but a small step up in servicability.<br><br>

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#1156 - 08/02/01 10:41 AM Re: Thinking,and packing outside the box
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Just another take on the subject- the Gerber LST is the smallest lockblade that I've ever developed any affection for. It's three and a half inches closed, very, very flat (without the belt clip attached) but has a very comfortable grip. It's much lighter than a common pocket knife of the same size at 1.3 oz. It's a little workhorse that's impressively sturdy for it's size, and it fits even in the small tobacco/Altoids/Windmill Lighter size tins without going diagonally. It doesn't have the fine fit and finish of high-end production knives- the feel is "factory", but it's smooth and locks solidly, and it can be found for under $20. If even that's too big or heavy, Gerber makes two even smaller and lighter versions, the Ultralight LST and Microlight LST.<br><br>http://www.gerberblades.com/gerberlegendaryblades.html?06009<br><br>Obviously, putting a "real" knife inside a kit this size means leaving something else out, even if it's extra tinder or pills. Personally, I think a knife is that important.<br><br>

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#1157 - 08/02/01 06:51 PM Re: Thinking,and packing outside the box
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How about the Xacto blades? They are designed to fit in handles. Why not cut a slot in the other end of your golf pencil stored in your kit ahead of time. Use a few o-rings or rubber band around the golf pencil to pinch the blade between the pencil. The pencil becomes the handle.<br><br>

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