Re: [Paddlewise] Re: Knives

paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Wed, 25 Mar 1998 11:12:22 -0700 (MST),
you wrote:

Try Paramedics Scissors these have blunt ends and are strong enough to
cut through plastic yaks if needed.

Mark S, :-)
>
>wrap a rope tightly around your leg, now, use that pointy knife to cut the
>rope... there's a reason most river rescue knives [NOW] have blunt points,
>or should i say blunt ends, as there's no point... do you see my point??
>[oouch, i probably pay for that ;-) with a blunt ended knife, i can stick
>that blunt end under the rope, and pry somewhat against _your_ leg ;-)
>without cutting _you_ <grin> use a large bladed screwdriver, or something
>like that to test the difference, and you'll [hopefully] see what i mean.
>
>mark
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