apart from the fact that I find the the term "knifes" on hikes abrasive, I am nevertheless amazed at the types of hardware members of this forum are prepared to lug into the bush. the equipment presented in these threads gets more and more fantastical with each post.light weigh chainsaws next? are they victims of some bear Grylls / survivalist type scenarios prevalent on popular media? one wonders what these guys get up to in stove only areas.
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Re: knives
by GPSGuided » Mon 11 May, 2015 10:55 pm
Guess it just reflects the wide variety of bush pursuits that members participate in, each requiring different gears.
Just move it!
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Re: knives
by walkon » Tue 12 May, 2015 8:23 am
Lightweight chainsaws now we're talking. WHERE ARE THEY I WANT ONE. Have to be a stihl or husky I reckon 
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Re: knives
by Moondog55 » Tue 12 May, 2015 8:55 am
Isn't there already a post somewhere on Titanium chainsaws?
Ve are too soon old und too late schmart
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Re: knives
by stry » Tue 12 May, 2015 11:18 am
Gulliver3 wrote:apart from the fact that I find the the term "knifes" on hikes abrasive, I am nevertheless amazed at the types of hardware members of this forum are prepared to lug into the bush. the equipment presented in these threads gets more and more fantastical with each post.light weigh chainsaws next? are they victims of some bear Grylls / survivalist type scenarios prevalent on popular media? one wonders what these guys get up to in stove only areas.
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It's all about fun and games, and perhaps boyish amusement Gulliver3. I certainly can identify with those aspects, although I do not choose to accept the weight handicap to indulge myself in this way when walking.
All good fun and good luck to those who accept the weight penalty. A rather harmless expression of individuality, really
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Re: knives
by Moondog55 » Tue 12 May, 2015 11:23 am
Not so long ago when taking a full sized axe on a walk was mandatory with some groups so taking a small knife is a non-event for some of us. I never got around to posting pictures of some of the blades I carry from time to time
Range from 12 inch bladed kukris weigh about 2 kilos to small plastic handled paring knives weighing less than 20 grams, none of which is a big deal
Just part of the member spectrum
Range from 12 inch bladed kukris weigh about 2 kilos to small plastic handled paring knives weighing less than 20 grams, none of which is a big deal
Just part of the member spectrum
Ve are too soon old und too late schmart
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Re: knives
by Gadgetgeek » Tue 12 May, 2015 5:55 pm
Another vote for whatever floats your boat. For what I do, not having a knife is considered a pretty big faux pas, but yet, I've met people who still don't carry one. Of course, so far the most important tool I've ever carried was the can opener on my swiss army knife, Fed a bunch of hungry children, better the tuna than me!
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Re: knives
by puredingo » Tue 12 May, 2015 7:38 pm
I really doubt carrying a knife in the bush is a new fad. I personally carry a small pen knife with everywhere I go and it gets used at some stage everyday by not only me but other borrowers.
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Re: knives
by corvus » Tue 12 May, 2015 7:46 pm
walkon wrote:Lightweight chainsaws now we're talking. WHERE ARE THEY I WANT ONE. Have to be a stihl or husky I reckon
what about these
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQggUkTiiRs
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Re: knives
by Zone-5 » Wed 13 May, 2015 12:03 am
walkon wrote:Lightweight chainsaws now we're talking. WHERE ARE THEY I WANT ONE. Have to be a stihl or husky I reckon
Official Husky chainsaw boots...
http://superhotmobile.com/chainsaw/chainsaw-cut-protection-footwear-husqvarna-chainsaws-.html
... moved to another forum @ 10/10/2015
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Re: knives
by north-north-west » Wed 13 May, 2015 9:12 am
Zone-5 wrote:
http://superhotmobile.com/chainsaw/chainsaw-cut-protection-footwear-husqvarna-chainsaws-.html
Soles look solid. Wonder what the fit's like.
Oddly enough I had a dream last night about a pair of boots - brand new and after a short walk they had holes in the leather. Was not at all impressed.
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Re: knives
by Travis22 » Wed 13 May, 2015 11:17 am
Thats a strange dream NNW 
We're they the Rivers boots by any chance?
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We're they the Rivers boots by any chance?
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Re: knives
by walkon » Wed 13 May, 2015 11:18 am
Zone-5 wrote:walkon wrote:Lightweight chainsaws now we're talking. WHERE ARE THEY I WANT ONE. Have to be a stihl or husky I reckon
Official Husky chainsaw boots...
http://superhotmobile.com/chainsaw/chainsaw-cut-protection-footwear-husqvarna-chainsaws-.html
I guess being that high you wouldn't need to wear gaiters as well and they would match one of my saws.
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Re: knives
by north-north-west » Wed 13 May, 2015 11:56 am
Travis22 wrote:Thats a strange dream NNW
We're they the Rivers boots by any chance?
No, they looked more like Scarpas.
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Re: knives
by Travis22 » Wed 13 May, 2015 12:31 pm
Ah bugger, no wonder you werent impressed NNW!
I woke one morning to find holes in my Scarps M3's, the silence from my dogs pointed to the cause pretty quickly!
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I woke one morning to find holes in my Scarps M3's, the silence from my dogs pointed to the cause pretty quickly!
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