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1surfer
Since 20 Apr 2010
355 Posts
'Ualapu'e / High Rockies
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 Wed Jun 08, 11 8:57 am Impact |
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I wear it on a break away lanyard, around my neck, under my rashguard. That seems to work very well.
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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BS
Since 23 Apr 2011
21 Posts
Portland
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| Wed Jun 08, 11 10:17 am |
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I just tested my new Benchmade on some old Spectra and it went through like butter. I also like that you only have a single cutting surface / angle so there's less to go wrong.
Here's an idea.... how about a public competition! Wrap up some poor saps with old lines and see how long it takes them and their favourite line cutter to get out. The winner gets a beer and the viewers buy the winning knife. |
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1surfer
Since 20 Apr 2010
355 Posts
'Ualapu'e / High Rockies
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| Wed Jun 08, 11 11:02 am Keep it new |
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Heres the thing. If its a rescue knife, its best only to use it for rescue. When I got my first Benchmade I tested it with a bunch of lines to see what it was capable of. In my opinion, it's amazing what it will do and it's the best. I will trust it to cut what I need when I need it. However, that being said, I never ever use my rescue knife for anything but rescue. If you test it too much then its not a rescue knife anymore, its a test knife. So perhaps a bunch of people chip in like 10 @ $3 each, and buy one just for testing then donate it to someone who would never be able to afford one. Keep the new ones new and dont use them unless your life depends on it. Thats the point of a rescue knife. Im just sort of freaky with rescue equipment like that.
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Ataud_Verde
Since 04 Oct 2009
36 Posts
40.59°N 73.86°W
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| Thu Jun 09, 11 2:49 am Re: How ? |
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| 1surfer wrote: | | If you had several wraps of line around you forearm, tight enough to make a depression in the skin, how would you use this knife to get under it and cut the line without cutting your skin ? Please describe .... |
..if I am wearing 3.5 mil mittens over 3 mil dry gloves (obviously needing both) how do I use your little thing? Please describe... |
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1surfer
Since 20 Apr 2010
355 Posts
'Ualapu'e / High Rockies
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| Thu Jun 09, 11 4:40 am Dunno |
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No idea. I hate cold water and avoid water temps below 70 degrees.
What, are you sailing in the Arctic ?
Try this one : http://www.benchmade.com/products/15
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