Why don't you hang on to it and when Chris gets the wiki software you can post it there. You can PM it to anyone that wants a copy in the interim. Just a thought. Or.... do both.
Why don't you hang on to it and when Chris gets the wiki software you can post it there. You can PM it to anyone that wants a copy in the interim. Just a thought. Or.... do both.
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Look forward to it. Thanks. Or maybe a blog entry.
It has some more to go before it is complete, so I will wait til he gets the wiki setup.
"The ability for a person to prevail in a survival situation is based on three factors: survival knowledge, equipment, and will to survive. All are important, but the most important is the will to survive." -Greg Davenport
that's way cool mbarn, because I for one think this is one of the best on-going threads we've had. This one and the one about charging moose, my perceptions pretty much live on a sliding scale.
Hey crash, is your wolf on your avatar's name Rover? You know...red rover red rover...
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some fella confronted me the other day and asked "What's your problem?" So I told him, "I don't have a problem I am a problem"
uses for a knife...
you ask what type of knife?... Answer: the type you carry in your survival kit or bug-out-bag? pocket...survival...surgical blade...
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is there a compiled list here cause I dont know where to begin
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mbarnatl is keeping a list. He said he would post it when Chris gets the wiki up and running.
Aren't knives sort of restricted to cutting work? I mean, you aren't going to pry or leverage with them or use them as a hammer. See if this is what you had in mind.
skinning
cutting cordage
making tent stakes
making snare triggers
cooking
splitting wood
making a spear point (arrow point)
striker for flint or metal match (steel composite)
light surgery
cleaning fingernails
self defense (animal, vegetable or mineral)
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No prying or hammering? Hmmmm - guess I'll have to consider not doing that anymore.
Signaling - If your blade has a polished finish
Signaling - for scuba diving using the butt of the knife on your tank
"The ability for a person to prevail in a survival situation is based on three factors: survival knowledge, equipment, and will to survive. All are important, but the most important is the will to survive." -Greg Davenport
Opening cans? Sawing? With a knife? Blasphemy!
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"The ability for a person to prevail in a survival situation is based on three factors: survival knowledge, equipment, and will to survive. All are important, but the most important is the will to survive." -Greg Davenport
Okay.....this time.
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Duct Tape and Ties Wraps, its all you need
OK... the next item is brass wire.
"The ability for a person to prevail in a survival situation is based on three factors: survival knowledge, equipment, and will to survive. All are important, but the most important is the will to survive." -Greg Davenport
Brass wire (copper wire, stainless steel)
Snare
lashing
weight for a spear or arrow
fire starter (two small strips inserted into the bulb socket of a mini mag light. Not LED version)
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fishing
pot handle
trip wire
wrapping food for placement in coals (easier to retrieve)
hanging stuff (lanterns, food over fire)
Next one... tarps or plastic sheeting.
"The ability for a person to prevail in a survival situation is based on three factors: survival knowledge, equipment, and will to survive. All are important, but the most important is the will to survive." -Greg Davenport
Signalling - Drape that bad boy over the top of a tree and tie it down. Search flight will see, as well as anyone on a higher elevation. Especially blaze orange or red.
Shelter
Emergency blanket
Solar still
vegetation bag water still
water transpiration still
emergency litter for injured
weather proofing your pack
making your shelter water resistant
According to the DHS:
Nuclear/biological/chemical proof a room (uh, yeah, right. )
weapon (suffocation)
body bag
It's late. can't think of anymore atm.
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The plastic can be used to treat a sucking chest wound
Improvised medical drag for injured
Melt plastic for expedient adhesive
Use untreated tarp to filter muddy/dirty water (still must be boiled)
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