I am a blind rafter and I also love outdoor style knives. What is a good
knife to take white water rafting, and what different situations call for
using a knife on a river trip?

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Vinnie
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vinnie wrote:
I am a blind rafter and I also love outdoor style knives. What is a good
knife to take white water rafting, and what different situations call for
using a knife on a river trip?

The only thing I've ever used the knife for is to cut cheese & sausage.
Many rafters I know like something with plyers built in (e.g. the
Gerber or Leatherman).

--Chris

Stick with a basic gerber knife that is secure yet not too hard to access.
Most people only will use it to cut food, but the one time you need it,
you'll be glad you have a easy accessible river knife.
check out mec.ca, they have some good prices on gerbers.
"Chris Webster" wrote in message
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vinnie wrote:
I am a blind rafter and I also love outdoor style knives. What is a
good
knife to take white water rafting, and what different situations call
for
using a knife on a river trip?

The only thing I've ever used the knife for is to cut cheese & sausage.
Many rafters I know like something with plyers built in (e.g. the
Gerber or Leatherman).

--Chris

vinnie wrote:

I am a blind rafter and I also love outdoor style knives. What is a good
knife to take white water rafting, and what different situations call for
using a knife on a river trip?

I'm not sure what rafting hazards would require a knife, but if
entanglement is the main hazard, you might want to consider one of the
Benchmade Rescue hooks rather than a knife. They slice through rope,
cord and webbing effortlessly, but unlike a knife, they can't impale you
or your raft. I use their Model 6 H2O for sea kayaking and keep a knife
in with my food, where it's actually useful.

BTW, the Gerber River Shorty knives that are often touted are worse than
useless as they come out of the package. I have never seen a factory
"edge" that's so dull. You couldn't cut yourself on one if you tried!