Bringing Knives?

[+leatherman]

I've carried one of these since I was thirteen.

The Kukri is the ultimate knife.

[Wooden Bystander]

Unless the law has changed back again without me noticing, we're not allowed to carry knives in public places without a reasonable excuse. It was probably an attempt to heighten the inaccuracy of Crocodile Dundee.

 

I wonder if Geocaching counts as a reasonable excuse.

[+planetrobert]

this is what i carry EVERYWHERE

 

[Azaruk]

I always have my Leatherman in a pouch on my belt, whether geocaching or not. It's the most useful thing I have (apart from my GPSr of course), with it being used for various tasks on an almost daily basis.

 

The greatest thing about them though, is the fact that guarantee is a no quibble lifetime service. I take mine to the Leatherman display at our annual outdoor exhibition, and the man there just about replaces everything! Hands it back with a big grin and says "see you next year". GREAT!!

[+JohnnyVegas]

Unless the law has changed back again without me noticing, we're not allowed to carry knives in public places without a reasonable excuse. It was probably an attempt to heighten the inaccuracy of Crocodile Dundee.

 

I wonder if Geocaching counts as a reasonable excuse.

It depends on the state you are in. In Ca. you can carry any pocket knife concealed as long as it is folded (this law change a little over a year ago). Non folding knives must be in plain view. Double edged knives may not be carried and automatic knives are not legal, these include Spring operated, Gravity knives and butterly knives.

[Wooden Bystander]

NSW, Australia. I looked up the specifics of the law and apparently there is an exemption for carrying them to and from hobbies in need of knives. I guess it could be argued that one would potentially require one when searching for caches in the bush, at least.

[Zoptrop]

 

P-38 Can Opener

 

I've had it on my key ring since I was 16. Actually got banned from a concert for having it in my pocket. I can kinda see why since it is really sharp. Don't try to fly with it or you'll get hauled off to the pokey.

[+EScout]

Johnny Vegas:

I believe auto openning knives are legal in California as long as the blade is under 2 inches. Thats what they tell me at the place I found them recently.

[+JohnnyVegas]

You might want to check the State web site, there is a section that list all the state laws, as I recall it is under the Dept. Of Justice heading. I did not see anything regarding a 2 inch knife but at the time I was lookig up the concealed folding knife laws. Being a state gov. website it is not the most user freindly website.

[+Cache Rabbits]

I carry a 3" blade with belt clip every where I go. Havent needed it out geocaching, but use it all the time for other things.

[+rusty_tlc]

A rite of passage when I was growing up was getting your first pocket knife,

 

The first thing you did was hone it to razor sharpness, I mean so sharp it started cutting a half inch before the blade touched.

 

The next thing you did was cut yourself.

 

Then you "lost" the knife.

 

A year or so later Mom would "find" the knife and give it back.

 

I carry a Leatherman Micra nowadays for years I carried a Case Sodbuster belt knife.

Edit found a black one.

Edited October 28, 2004 by rusty_tlc

[+amytincan]

smart mom you had there rusty

[+leatherman]

Two on my wish list.

[+mrodfamily]

You never know when you're going to get your arm stuck between a rock and a hard place...

 

I always carry a pocket knife with me wherever I go. If for nothing else, to cut out that pesky little sliver or cut that twine.

Oh that's just wrong.

 

And yes it is better to have one than not. I have at least a small swiss army with me at all times, and use it often.

[+Renegade Knight]

 

P-38 Can Opener

 

I've had it on my key ring since I was 16. Actually got banned from a concert for having it in my pocket. I can kinda see why since it is really sharp. Don't try to fly with it or you'll get hauled off to the pokey.

I've never once had an issue flying with one of those on my keychain.

[+Texan78]

another good thing to have is a nice hand held weather radio in your bag as well as a good FRS/GMRS Radio. Those can come in handy

[+Birdsong-n-Bud]

another good thing to have is a nice hand held weather radio in your bag as well as a good FRS/GMRS Radio. Those can come in handy

I wish those were incorportated into GPSr's. Of course, the next post will likely be someone saying, "They already are!" lol

[+JohnnyVegas]

Even better is a hand held ham radio for communications. better range and access to repeaters, of course you have to take a very simple test first.

[+Thot]

a good FRS/GMRS Radio. Those can come in handy

Why not a cell phone?

[+Thot]

a good FRS/GMRS Radio. Those can come in handy

I wish those were incorportated into GPSr's. Of course, the next post will likely be someone saying, "They already are!" lol

Your wish is my command.

 

FRS and GMRS radios have evolved to include many more functions than when they first hit the market. In addition to the FRS/GMRS dual-service functionality already mentioned, these radios may also include a GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) receiver, FM radio or weather-band radio. Of course, incorporating an entire additional technology, such as GPS, into the unit ups the price substantially, but may still represent a cost savings and convenience versus the alternative of purchasing both a GPS receiver and a GMRS or FRS radio.

At Best Buy

 

A Garmin model

Edited November 2, 2004 by Thot

[+R-100-GS]

Q.Most useful knife in the world?

A. Victorinox ; Tinker!

But I also carry a spyderco clipit .

Robert a. Heinlein"There is not a more dangerous creature on the planet then a scared human being with a knife"

[+Texan78]

a good FRS/GMRS Radio. Those can come in handy

Why not a cell phone?

Because you cant always get a cell signal. when your in a SP park about 75% of the people camping carry a a FRS/GMRS radio. Those are more likely to contact someone incase of emergancy. Unless you have a ham.

 

Someone mention about taking a test for a ham, thats true and also, Your technically suppose to take one and have a call sign when you operate a GMRS radio also when you operate on channels 1-9. Anything over 1 watt on that band is suppose to be lic. FRS only puts out half watt of power so your good and dont need to be Lic.

[+JohnnyVegas]

a good FRS/GMRS Radio. Those can come in handy

Why not a cell phone?

There are places in which a cell phone will not work, if there is not a cell tower close by a cell phone is usless. A found a cache today in an area that had no cell coverage, but I was able to access a few ham radio repeaters if I needed to.

 

With GMRS a lic is required but not a test. FRS radios are limited to 1/4 watt.

Edited November 3, 2004 by JohnnyVegas

[+Thot]

a good FRS/GMRS Radio. Those can come in handy

Why not a cell phone?

There are places in which a cell phone will not work, if there is not a cell tower close by a cell phone is usless. A found a cache today in an area that had no cell coverage, but I was able to access a few ham radio repeaters if I needed to.

 

With GMRS a lic is required but not a test. FRS radios are limited to 1/4 watt.

Is that an echo, echo?

 

It seems remarkable there's a ham repeater in an area that has no cell phone coverage, but I guess that's attributable to the range of repeater towers?

 

I made the mistake of letting my ham license expire years ago and I'm not willing to learn di da dit again.

 

The idea that in areas where it’s likely there are other people within 2 miles but there’s no cell phone tower is sorta surprising too. I wouldn’t have guessed that. So, do you carry both a cell phone and a FRS /GMRS radio?

 

With GMRS costing $20 I wonder how many people pay the $75 for a license.

[+TotemLake]

a good FRS/GMRS Radio. Those can come in handy

Why not a cell phone?

There are places in which a cell phone will not work, if there is not a cell tower close by a cell phone is usless. A found a cache today in an area that had no cell coverage, but I was able to access a few ham radio repeaters if I needed to.

 

With GMRS a lic is required but not a test. FRS radios are limited to 1/4 watt.

I think you forgot your own previous statement in a different thread:

 

FRS frequencies are limited to 500 miliwatts

 

...which is more correct that 1/4 watt.

 

More accurate information can be had here regarding FRS/GMRS requirements and limitations for licensing.

[+JohnnyVegas]

Your right it is 1/2 watt. That is what I get for posting at 6;30 am when I have been up for 20 hours straight.

[+JohnnyVegas]

It seems remarkable there's a ham repeater in an area that has no cell phone coverage, but I guess that's attributable to the range of repeater towers?

 

I made the mistake of letting my ham license expire years ago and I'm not willing to learn di da dit again.

 

The idea that in areas where it’s likely there are other people within 2 miles but there’s no cell phone tower is sorta surprising too.  I wouldn’t have guessed that.  So, do you carry both a cell phone and a FRS /GMRS radio?

 

With GMRS costing $20 I wonder how many people pay the $75 for a license.

It is not remarkable at all for a few reasons,

 

Ham radio repeaters have be around a lot longer than cell phones.

 

Ham radios can put out a lot more power than a cell phone, my hand held radio puts out 5 watts, most cell phones put out a fraction on that much power, this limits there range.

 

Ham radio repeater sghts are located on top of very high mountain peaks or buildings, There is one repeater I can get from my backyard with my hand held radio that is around 40 miles from where I live.

Cell phone towers are located at lower elevations which limit their range.

 

In some parts of this country it is very hard to get a permit to put up a cell phone tower because the people in the area start making claims about cell phones creating health problems, this is pure fiction, there has never been a study that has proven this. Then you have the people that do not want them in wildernass areas becasue they are not attractive, but then they complain becasue their cell phones do not work.

 

I do carry a cell phone, I just depend on it for my only cummunications tool.

Edited November 3, 2004 by JohnnyVegas

[Keystone]

Hello,

 

Let's keep this thread limited to the topic of discussing knives. If you want to discuss ham radio features, please start a thread in the GPS and Ham Radio Forum. I would be glad to split out the posts on that subject from this thread into a separate thread - just send a PM to me. Thanks.

[+Texan78]

a good FRS/GMRS Radio. Those can come in handy

Why not a cell phone?

There are places in which a cell phone will not work, if there is not a cell tower close by a cell phone is usless. A found a cache today in an area that had no cell coverage, but I was able to access a few ham radio repeaters if I needed to.

 

With GMRS a lic is required but not a test. FRS radios are limited to 1/4 watt.

LoL. you must have been tired since the post before you i had stated the FRS only put out 1/2 watt which is 500 milliwatt before the whole discussion broke out of what it put out. GMRS put out between 1-5 watts. Hell $75 nothing its gone up to $80 for 5 years.