Chicago Paddling-Fishing wrote:

: Thanks

: Good idea!

No... bad idea for the next adult or child who steps on the open, sharp

Point taken

Thank you

On 22-Jun-2006, " wrote:

So, high carbon knives are easy to make sharp, but rust. High chromium
knives are a pain to sharpen, but don't rust as fast. YMMV

Titanium blades are tough to sharpen but retain (I'm told) a wicked edge
when you finish. Titanium isn't a really strong metal on its own, but, like
aluminum, almost all useful alloys are much stronger/harder/tougher
than the native metal. Wenoka makes a titanium knife that is not too
expensive and has lots of "cool factor" to it (yer basic Blackie Collins
blade). Plus a polycarbonate handle/sheath. Tanto tip. Fishing line
hook.

I know nothing at all about ceramic (e.g., Boker) knives.

Ceramic knives are too brittle to trust in a rescue situation. Great in a
kitchen, though.

Still prospecting for the unobtanium mine.

Mike

"Michael Daly" wrote:

Wenoka makes a titanium knife

For kayaking?

On 26-Jun-2006, wrote:

"Michael Daly" wrote:

Wenoka makes a titanium knife

For kayaking?

For any paddling. However, in trying to find a useful link for you, I found a
couple of sites that specifically point out a couple of problems with this
knife - the blade is quite thin and is not suitable for prying. That could be an
issue with some rescue uses. Plus the tanto tip is not as safe as a
straight-across blunt tip.

Mike

"Michael Daly" wrote:

For any paddling. However, in trying to find a useful link for you, I found a
couple of sites that specifically point out a couple of problems with this
knife - the blade is quite thin and is not suitable for prying. That could be an
issue with some rescue uses. Plus the tanto tip is not as safe as a
straight-across blunt tip.

Well then it sounds like I better stick with the Gerber
river knife made of steel then huh?

On Mon, 19 Jun 2006 14:22:08 -0500, wrote:

2. Rain cape?

I avoid using rain capes (ponchos) while canoeing. Someone once
advised me against them, on the grounds that they can get you in a
tangle in emergency situations. It seemed to make sense. So I carry a
lightweight waterproof jacket and trousers/pants to wear when canoeing
in the rain (which I had to do a couple of days ago)!

Al D

On 27-Jun-2006, wrote:

Well then it sounds like I better stick with the Gerber
river knife made of steel then huh?

That's what I've been using for a decade now. Just rinse it off after it's
been in sal****er. The only problem with that knife is the sheath looses
grip on the knife after a while if you keep removing and replacing the knife.
I don't use the knife for anything, since I want it sharp and mostly paddle in
fresh water, so it holds the knife in the sheath just fine.

There is a nice McNett blunt-tip, stainless steel knife out now too. The sheath
on that one has a lock.

Mike

Al D wrote:

I avoid using rain capes (ponchos) while canoeing.

Good idea

"Michael Daly" wrote:

That's what I've been using for a decade now. Just rinse it off after it's
been in sal****er. The only problem with that knife is the sheath looses
grip on the knife after a while if you keep removing and replacing the knife.
I don't use the knife for anything, since I want it sharp and mostly paddle in
fresh water, so it holds the knife in the sheath just fine.

OK thanks

Sounds like Gerber model is good enough

Got to make it to REI this weekend