Knife in tree
- Thread starter Hosocat
- Start date
- Location
- Chardon, OH
In addition to responses here, there are 1 or more threads on this. Try Search .....
climbstihl
Branched out member
- Location
- Germany
I usually carry a leatherman wave when climbing, on the ground I carry an additional knife always. Can't find my Leatherman right now though, I hope I don't need a new one. I keep it in a MOLLE sheath on the TM right leg loop.
- Location
- Crescent city
I keep a folding Gerber in a small tool pouch on the back of my saddle. It fits in tight. Just in case I gotta cut a rope. I would go for my hand saw first. I keep a roll of electrical tape in it too. If I got a cut I can tape it up.
climbstihl
Branched out member
- Location
- Germany
I like the sheepsfoot serrated blade on the leatherman for rope cutting and rescue purposes. The pliers are nice if you use screwgates and close one under load. If I have a chainsaw with me, I keep an IFAK on my saddle, which also includes trauma shears.
- Location
- Chardon, OH
These are the 'things' I'm proud of: Hello. I'm a 'tool-a- Phile. I'de like to celabrate those to...
Hello. I'm a 'tool-a- Phile. I'de like to celabrate those tools we have,in our bags, in our pouches, on our belts, and in our trucks... (trucks and rolling stock not included) ...Those tools that, though our wives and mothers could never understand, make the risks, early mornings (...and...
www.treebuzz.com
See Post #4
Also for a multi-tool-plier, I much prefer Gerber products over Leatherman.
Much better quality, & more durable. (although mine are old !)
Treezybreez
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Lancaster, SC
I had a knife open automatically that was attached to my harness. In an emergency, my hand saw should work just fine.
I keep this clipped on my Sequoia belt right under my bridge. It has a secure sheath with a big clip that stays out of the way:
evo
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- My Island, WA
I use a “bear claw” it’s a small fixed blade which is pretty solid in the scabbard. I’d much prefer a knife that locks closed than one that locks open.
Kershaw makes a folder which is a spring assist but has a locking tab, haven’t had very good luck with them due to the lock breaking on me.
Kershaw makes a folder which is a spring assist but has a locking tab, haven’t had very good luck with them due to the lock breaking on me.
climbstihl
Branched out member
- Location
- Germany
I know Gerber used to be great, and I think they're getting good again, but I haven't had any luck with them personally, except for a military hook cutter. I've heard great things about some of their US made knives like the strongarm.
JeffGu
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Osceola, Nebraska
Myerchin... on a 3' lanyard made of throwline, which is attached to dittybag. I just drop it back in the dittybag and stuff the little bit of lanyard in there when I'm done using it. The pliers on these are designed for loosening/tightening shackle pins, which is my most common use of it. Also, of course, good for cutting a line or untying a knot.
rope-a-dope
Branched out member
- Location
- Asheville
Or stabbing. Lots and lots of stabbing.
Serf Life
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Maine Island
Owned a myerchin in highschool, loved it till the lock gave out. We found Marlin spikes are great for clearing pipes...dude. What is the point of knives in trees, seriously? Unless you are the arborist I saw in Nicaragua chopping out a 12" dia log with a machete to clear the powerlines. MF was a boss!
JeffGu
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Osceola, Nebraska
evo
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- My Island, WA
dynamic cabling. Finishing off a saw nicked rope. Poking and probing beetle galleries. Sure a handsaw can do a lot a knife can do, but best tool for many jobs.
