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#263178 - 09/02/13 11:59 PM Re: Role of a single-blade folder? [Re: Denis]
ireckon Offline
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Registered: 04/01/10
Posts: 1629
Loc: Northern California
A single-blade folder is my most most fundamental survival tool. If there room for only one tool to carry, it would a single-blade folder. I might be walking/jogging while wearing workout shorts. I would not be able to carry a multi-tool because it's too heavy, but at least I can have a single-blade folder in my right front pocket.

When I get dressed, it's like clockwork. My single-blade folder goes on me every time for any kind of attire, including suits, jeans, shorts, etc.
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#263275 - 09/05/13 03:25 PM Re: Role of a single-blade folder? [Re: Denis]
JerryFountain Offline
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Registered: 12/06/07
Posts: 418
Loc: St. Petersburg, Florida
If I do not have "equipment" that requires pliers (locking caribiners for one), I carry a pair of hemostats in my FAK for porcupine quills and cactus spines. Lots lighter than most pairs of pliers. I have never needed anything larger for just woods loafing. Often when I have other purposes for going in the bush. Then I carry a pair of pliers best suited to the equipment I carry. I have yet to be sold on the MUT for most things in the bush.

I also carry a pair of bandage scissors (or more recently sometimes EMT shears) in my FAK.

Respectfully,

Jerry

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#263277 - 09/05/13 04:40 PM Re: Role of a single-blade folder? [Re: JerryFountain]
chaosmagnet Offline
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Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 12/03/09
Posts: 3842
Loc: USA
Originally Posted By: JerryFountain
I have yet to be sold on the MUT for most things in the bush.


I like the MUT but it lives in my range bag or MOLLE'd onto my hydration pack for 3-gun. It's too specialized, in my mind, for me to haul around at other times. I could imagine putting it on my belt if I'm carrying my AR, but that's not exactly a standard hiking accessory for me.

For "woods loafing" (stealing that phrase!) it would be a LM Wave for me, possibly the Surge if I felt like I needed something bigger.

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#263290 - 09/06/13 12:29 AM Re: Role of a single-blade folder? [Re: chaosmagnet]
nursemike Offline
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Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 870
Loc: wellington, fl
I carry a single blade folder cuz when I carry a sword, people look at me funny. Big lock blade is as close as I can come to a broadsword, and dragons are smaller now, anyway.
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#263311 - 09/06/13 05:52 PM Re: Role of a single-blade folder? [Re: nursemike]
gonewiththewind Offline
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Registered: 10/14/08
Posts: 1517
Originally Posted By: nursemike
I carry a single blade folder cuz when I carry a sword, people look at me funny. Big lock blade is as close as I can come to a broadsword, and dragons are smaller now, anyway.


LOL, loved that post Nursemike!

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#263313 - 09/06/13 06:26 PM Re: Role of a single-blade folder? [Re: Denis]
LesSnyder Offline
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Registered: 07/11/10
Posts: 1680
Loc: New Port Richey, Fla
I shot a poor match at the Ft Benning 3 Gun Match in 2010, but earned some style points when I pulled my steak knife out of my pocket....if you can't shoot, at least look good...


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#263360 - 09/07/13 08:26 PM Re: Role of a single-blade folder? [Re: Denis]
MDinana Offline
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Registered: 03/08/07
Posts: 2208
Loc: Beer&Cheese country
Ironically, I'm now the proud owner of a Wave. marriage's third anniversary traditional gift is leather... and my wife is quite the clever lady.

Can't carry it at work, so won't be able to use it much. Wonder if it'll get as much use as it deserves.

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#263467 - 09/12/13 09:55 PM Re: Role of a single-blade folder? [Re: AKSAR]
Alex Offline
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Registered: 03/01/07
Posts: 1034
Loc: -
Originally Posted By: AKSAR
For example, what is the point of scissors?

Scissors are precise tool compared to a knife. My LM Wave scissors are fantastic on tin and aluminum cans, when I need to improvise something more sophisticated than just a boiling vessel out of them. Also they are much better than a knife at trimming hair (esp. facial), toenails, or sewing thread.

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