Cutting my toothbrush handle.

**LDog** · 11-12-2011, 19:53

With tongue firmly in cheek, I take a first baby step away from mere lightweight, and towards ultra-lightweight!
http://laughingdawg.blogspot.com/

**kayak karl** · 11-12-2011, 20:10

Originally Posted by ChillyWilly

With tongue firmly in cheek, I take a first baby step away from mere lightweight, and towards ultra-lightweight!
http://laughingdawg.blogspot.com/

why are there not holes drilled through it

or are there????

**LDog** · 11-12-2011, 20:30

There is a very fine hole, about midway on the handle, that looks like a hairline fracture waiting to happen. Course, it'd end up even lighter then...

**modiyooch** · 11-12-2011, 21:46

Been there; done that. Even looked at a canine toothbrush, but that didn't work.

**LDog** · 11-12-2011, 21:50

I can understand that. Clearly, a canine brush would not be optimal on molars and incisors.

**Hoofit** · 11-12-2011, 22:22

I just cut the handle in half.....
And carry little travel toothpaste
Floss is even lighter...and can be used to stitch your pants back together!!

**Sarcasm the elf** · 11-12-2011, 22:55

Very nice I cut my backpacking toothbrushes in half, but just so that I could be lazy and store it in a sandwich size ziplock bag.

Now the important question, is cutting the handle HMHDI compliant?

**LDog** · 11-12-2011, 23:44

Originally Posted by Sarcasm the elf

Now the important question, is cutting the handle HMHDI compliant?

I think its right up there with cutting excess strappage off one's pack

**chiefiepoo** · 11-13-2011, 00:08

What you need is on of those jail tooth brushes. A brush and two inches of handle with a spade like end that is gripped between thumb and index finger that cannot be shaped into a shiv.

**chiefiepoo** · 11-13-2011, 00:13

but you have to order a case of 720, or stop by your local jail booking area.

**mrclean417** · 11-13-2011, 00:58

Could you not just the handle, heat it and squeeze it flat with pliers?

**kayak karl** · 11-13-2011, 12:43

how about a toothbrush where the other end in a spoon? duel use?

**Odd Man Out** · 11-13-2011, 19:02

I know - how about a dual use titanium toothbrush/potty trowel?

**kayak karl** · 11-13-2011, 20:26

Originally Posted by Odd Man Out

I know - how about a dual use titanium toothbrush/potty trowel?

just use the spoon!

**Janeway** · 11-14-2011, 08:21

Other than knowing someone in Corrections (on the inside or the outside!), any ideas on how to obtain just one or two of these nifty little jail toothbrushes? I'd really like to have one or two, but can't/wont' buy hundreds for $70 and about $20 shipping. Heck, I'd go $5. I did a quick Google, but couldn't find individual sales. No luck at REI, etc.

**LDog** · 11-16-2011, 16:40

Originally Posted by Janeway

Oops! Pasting an image seemed like a good idea, but what a disaster. Sorry. Anyway, if you want to see this toothbrush just check it out on Amazon - Radius Scuba Right Hand Toothbrush, Soft Bristles, (Adult).

I'd cut the bottom half of the handle off ...

**Janeway** · 11-17-2011, 22:34

It doesn't look very long. I'll let you all know how it turns out. If I like it I just might decide to go the kuxury route and leave it long. Thanks for posting the image. You've got mad skills!

**Tinker** · 11-18-2011, 00:26

Just buy a kid's toothbrush.

**kayak karl** · 11-18-2011, 00:37

i have to laugh. i cut my tooth brush, cut my fork and spoon, but just so they fit into my gear. people said OH your UL. LOL no it just didn't fit where i was putting it.LOL

**Tinker** · 11-18-2011, 00:40

I wonder why nobody ever asks me why I bent the handle on my ti MSR spoon (in case you were wondering, it wouldn't fit into my cookpot).

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