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Originally Posted By: RussGood choice for a utility knife, but imo you should get the Dozier for EDC. Why? All I need is a pair of EMT shears and a separate tool for opening boxes. I considered the Dozier for opening boxes until others recommended
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Good choice for a utility knife, but imo you should get the Dozier for EDC.
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In the beginning, I was not thrilled with the idea of a utility knife because of my experiences with them. I worked for six years in a distribution center. The ones I'm familiar with are the slim, simple-designed slidders that use the single-sided sa
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The canvas , as is, can be a good shelter for five- do not cut. You have lots of cordage. Potable water is not an issue.. It is all around. I do have practical experience here (six decades-no problems) drinking from less pristine sources. You d
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Do you really open that many boxes that you need to EDC a box cutter? Even if you do, the cheap ones with replaceable blades are better, if you are opening boxes. A good knife is better for other things.
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It needs a laser and a magazine. And a 16" barrel.
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The snowshoes and some rope could be used to construct a crude pack. I would be very hesitant to cut the canvas.
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Cheap at half the price ... Utility knife plus 50 blades, $9.88. One note on the various EDC knives mentioned with regard to cutting cardboard and blade geometry. Some hollow ground knives (such as the Dozier mentioned) make shallow cuts very n
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Already everyones thoughts helped me prioritize. Hadn't thought about the clock being used for dead reckoning. I have made snowshoes from tree branches and they worked okay on the flat, especially if someone else broke trail. They did need to be f
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Originally Posted By: RenThe Victorinox Evolution S range (around 9 models in total) have locking blades. Though with nail nicks make them two handed opening. S14 https://www.knifecenter.com/item/VN23903...-38-red-handles S17 https://www.knifecente
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I was thinking about Bingley’s idea of sharpening blades — I have the ability to sharpen knives and these aren’t much different. Then I had a cup of coffee and looked at LCranston’s math. Next time I’m at HD I’ll buy another 50 blade dispenser.
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LCranston’s math is correct. A $20-$22 utility knife system will last a long time. The Milwaukee Utility Knife he mentioned looks like it would work well, I like that the blade can function as a hook knife and it has a cut-out to work as a wire s
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OMG, we did this in 6th grade, but it was a different location. (sahara, I think) We did one in Jr. High where it was the moon, lol. I would observe that your temperature graph has errors, almost all of your Fahrenheit temperatures are listed as
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I use a utility knife everyday dozens of times. Open boxes but mostly to cut nylon fabric (Cordura and lighter). I sharpen my replaceable blades and get months/years out of each blade. Not because I am cheap, but because I need a sharper edge than t
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Agree in general with your priorities, but the town is closer - 22 miles. I would consider walking to the town, so the snowshoes might be handy. Could three on snowshoes break trail for the two following -possible depending on conditions. it is mu
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Originally Posted By: Jeanette_IsabelleEither way, blade sharpening is a skill I need to gain. That would be a skill worth learning in any case. You can use it for the kitchen knives too. Remember a sharp knife is safer than a dull one. Originally
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I DON'T use my EDC to open boxes - mostly because I'd prefer not to get all that adhesive on the blade. Plus, I find cutting cardboard dulls blades pretty quickly. Most of my box opening only involves slicing through plastic or fiber-reinforced packi
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I'll take a stab at it. Edit: Twenty-two miles away. I misread what you wrote. My plan was based on a misunderstanding of the distance. Noone is injured. We go to the next priority. Everbody is wet. The first thing we need to do is build a fire. Ma
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+ 1 to Box Knife or Folding Utility Knife. Both are cheap, cheap, cheap, and can be replaced easily if lost or broken. Both can be sharpened, exactly the same as sharpening a knife. Get a stone or sandpaper attached to a flat, and alternate strok
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Originally Posted By: dougwalkaboutThe OP specified a locking blade. Otherwise a SAK would be first in line. The Victorinox Evolution S range (around 9 models in total) have locking blades. Though with nail nicks make them two handed opening. S14
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Originally Posted By: chaosmagnetMuch of what I carry, choose to learn, and so on comes from trying to learn from experience. Experience is the reason I EDC the items that I carry. Experience is the reason I will from now on bring extra lip balm and
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Originally Posted By: BingleyThe more serious answer -- for opening boxes I'd use a box cutter. It can be adjusted so that just a "tooth" pokes out, preventing it from cutting the contents. As long as you use it just to open boxes (i.e., cu
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I picked my name here deliberately. Much of what I carry, choose to learn, and so on comes from trying to learn from experience.
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Originally Posted By: BingleyI'm concerned for Jeanette: why don't you already have such a knife? IS SOMEONE HOLDING YOUR KNIVES HOSTAGE??? For opening boxes, I use a kitchen knife. That requires going to the kitchen. I can't have the kitchen knife
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