Good knife to carry in my camera bag when in nature?

3 years 10 months ago #689830 by Superman
I'm not sure what section of the site to post this, so I'll post this question.  

When you are heading out in the wild, do you carry a knife in your camera bag?  If so, which one?  

Nikon D90 & D40 18-55mm, 55-200mm, 35mm, 50mm, 105mm, SB600
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3 years 10 months ago #689832 by Shadowfixer1
I don't know if you are referring to a hunting knife or something else. A "leatherman" would be good to carry but I don't have one. I always carry a knife with me in my pocket. The only time I don't is on an airplane, at a sporting event or concert where they scan you for weapons. I always carry a Swiss Army "Super Tinker". I feel naked without it. 
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3 years 10 months ago #689833 by Nikon Shooter
I got the Leatherman's Wave.

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3 years 10 months ago #689835 by Superman
I'm looking at their different knifes.  Very nice.  Now will you carry something larger for protection against animals? 

Nikon D90 & D40 18-55mm, 55-200mm, 35mm, 50mm, 105mm, SB600
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3 years 10 months ago #689837 by OBY23
I am one of those people who always has a knife of some sort around.  However for protection against animals I would suggest bear spray.  It might work and hopefully you will not need to try it.  I always have a leatherman wave buried somewhere as well.  If you do want a larger sheath knife, there are tons of excellent ones out there.  Check out Kbar, Buck, AG Russel, Anza Neat knives made from files). 
Sorry for the long winded reply  
Steve


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3 years 10 months ago #689839 by Nikon Shooter
Crocodile Dundee style? Really?

:rofl:

When it comes to wildlife, a powerful whistle is better
and safer than a blade, me think.

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3 years 10 months ago #689842 by OBY23
Absolutely on the whistle. Should have one with you at all times.


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3 years 10 months ago #689848 by CharleyL
I carry a Leatherman Wave as well, and don't leave home without it, but it's on my belt and not in the camera bag. Things around me always seem to need fixing, adjusting, or cutting and the Leatherman has proved it's worth in these situations. I think it gets used for other things much more often than camera gear. Never needed it for defense though.

In the forest, something loud and unusual like whistle or air horn is all that is necessary, but it's very rare that you would even need it. It's actually quite hard to walk quietly enough in the forest so that animals don't hear you coming. When they do hear you, they usually leave the area and you don't need the whistle or air horn. But it could offer some help if you should get separated, injured, or off the trail, to help others find you. I think I carried a whistle over most of the trails in the NE USA in my younger hiking days. I only used it a couple of times and it was to get someone else's attention when they were too far away to hear my voice. I never needed it for anything else. Cheap and light insurance though.

Charley


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3 years 10 months ago #689856 by Foggy
I have a Benchmade and really like it


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3 years 10 months ago #689980 by Sharna Lee
My husband was just talking about why I should have a knife with me at all times.  He just ordered one and it arrives on Friday.  


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3 years 10 months ago #690081 by ShutterGuy
Leatherman are the BEST.  


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3 years 10 months ago #690082 by ShutterGuy


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3 years 10 months ago #690199 by 2guns
I like the Sog multi tool which is similar to the leatherman. Gets a lot of use. As for protection I prefer the 10 mm. Don’t leave home without it. 


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3 years 10 months ago #690200 by John Landolfi
+1 on theSOG. a much better pliers, and a set of driver bits that is really useful. For general camp use, a Fox folder, which has a very sturdy blade


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3 years 10 months ago #690378 by Jackson Rieger
Tops make some very nice knifes.  


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