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#205116 - 07/25/10 03:43 PM Re: The French bivouac knife (French army knife?) [Re: roberttheiii]
nurit Offline
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Registered: 03/27/08
Posts: 191
Loc: NYC
I seem to recall reading that you can undo stubborn knots with a corkscrew...

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#205121 - 07/25/10 09:32 PM Re: The French bivouac knife (French army knife?) [Re: nurit]
bill Offline
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Registered: 03/16/07
Posts: 22
Loc: Fl, Gulf Coast
I have used corkscrew on knots a lot, works great.

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#205131 - 07/26/10 12:45 AM Re: The French bivouac knife (French army knife?) [Re: bill]
roberttheiii Offline
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Registered: 02/13/09
Posts: 393
Loc: Connecticut, USA
A knot! Good call. I usually use a marlin spike on knots, or pliers, but I bet a corkscrew would be handy. Also - I hear they can be okay for opening wine wink

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#205138 - 07/26/10 02:07 AM Re: The French bivouac knife (French army knife?) [Re: roberttheiii]
Richlacal Offline
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Registered: 02/11/10
Posts: 778
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
Corkscrews work real well,when your hands lack Dexterity,or lack callouses.Aside from Marlin spike duties,they work real well at Cinching a knot.Carrying a heavy twine wrapped bundle or Package,or whatever for that matter,using the leverage principle,will save your 2 Best friends alot of Grief!

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#205151 - 07/26/10 01:00 PM Re: The French bivouac knife (French army knife?) [Re: Richlacal]
Ian Offline
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Registered: 05/15/07
Posts: 198
Loc: Scotland
Don't forget:

Mini Screwdriver

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#205157 - 07/26/10 02:15 PM Re: The French bivouac knife (French army knife?) [Re: Ian]
JBMat Offline
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Registered: 03/03/09
Posts: 745
Loc: NC
I undo stubborn knots with my rope wrench, the Gordian way.


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#206866 - 08/27/10 08:14 PM Re: The French bivouac knife (French army knife?) [Re: JBMat]
stormadvisor Offline
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Registered: 03/14/05
Posts: 87
Loc: Ohio
Interesting device. I'd like to try one out myself.


Edited by stormadvisor (08/27/10 08:15 PM)
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