For people who haven't heard of this before, it's not perfect but works well enough for quick sharpenings:
https://youtu.be/cFjaWnNg1kQ
For people who haven't heard of this before, it's not perfect but works well enough for quick sharpenings:
https://youtu.be/cFjaWnNg1kQ
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Oldie but a goodie
https://youtu.be/VKwpDJN5i20
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Definitely sounds like compensation for something.... I'm guessing lack of, er, "size".
A sharp knife is much safer than a dull one, and more useful, but if it's a decent knife, one good sharpening should easily last a full thru hike. I carry a good sharp, 0.7 ounce knife for slicing food, etc. Again, what other uses does one have on the trail? cutting cord? a lighter works better, since you'd be sealing the ends with a lighter anyway, why not just "cut" using the lighter right off? Does anyone carry cords thick enough to need a knife?
I do carry a much more substantial blade when technical climbing, of course.
I see posts all the time saying "I use a knife often", but they never say what exactly for. I really am curious. I guess making the good old "fuzz sticks" (fire starters) is one use (I carry a trioxane fire starter block, works every time). And whittling, which is kind of fun sometimes.
I apply the dinnerware trick routinely on our kitchen knifes.
Although I've never had the need to sharpen my pocket knife during a hike, I would have liked to have a sharpener handy sometimes for to do a knife service to the local natives in the desert. They are just too careless about their knifes.
I carry the $2 Coleman knife from Walmart while hiking because I do sometimes use a knife while hiking, it is extremely light and sufficiently sharp.
The cord I use is Technora 950. About half the size of para cord, almost twice the strength - it doesn't burn with a lighter. I'm not sure it would even cut through itself using the friction method because it's teflon coated. Very cool stuff - so yes, I need a knife to cut it. Last time out, I cut several pieces of it to make pack hangers in a couple shelters that were crowded and didn't have enough places to hang packs.
Also have had trouble opening some food packages with cold, dry fingers - so I have used the knife for that as well.
Back to topic, I do not carry a sharpener. I carry enough unnecessary stuff - I don't see a need for a sharpener.
Part of my point below: IMHO, all one needs on a trail is a very light little blade for cutting the more substantial cords like yours, and slicing food, and you do carry this kind of knife, apparently. I'm not promoting no knife, just the lack of need for big/huge knives, like so many on here talk about carrying. Are they skinning animals or fish? then sure, a bigger knife is needed.
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http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/06/07/mumbley-peg/
DMT Diamond DiaSharp Portable credit card sharpener. I use the fine grit for maintenance.
https://www.dmtsharp.com/sharpeners/...els/dia-sharp/
i don't carry a knife. no need for sharpen. i carry a razor blade.
I'm so confused, I'm not sure if I lost my horse or found a rope.
“He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature.” –Socrates
What the hell, two razor blades for me. The thread is about sharpening, and what easier way to sharpen than to pull out a new blade?
I missed this thread when it opened because I was up in Canada hiking. That's relevant because on my return flight I was able to carry my pack on board, since I threw away my (unused) "nickle knife" at the airport. Saved $25 and some time not checking the bag.
I think it's interesting how each person thinks differently what a "knife" is. I posted this originally because I carry a small Swiss army knife and use it for all things from eating to grooming to first aid. I was looking to maintain the integrity of its uses as best as possible. This is my bad ass knife:
I am a hunter so I need a knife.
You guys should check out the outdoor edge razor pro or their other replaceable blade knives.
Always have a sharp blade, and the replacements weigh nothing.
https://www.outdooredge.com/products...nt=16399691715