[Paddlewise] Muggers, Villians, etc. WAS Re: Death by Tether

James Lofton wrote:
> 
> rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com wrote:
> >
> > Outfit3029_at_aol.com wrote:
> > >
> > > Ralph Diaz wrote:
> > >
> > > >Also I find it hard to think that anyone fishing would not have a knife
> > > handy on his PFD.
> > > I too find it difficult to believe that a fisherman did not have a knife
> > > handy and would suggest that perhaps a knife was in hand, on deck or in the
> > > bilge.
> > > Since we are on the topic of tethers, let's tether our rescue knife to our
> > > PFD.
> >
> > Yes, I do.  Moreover, make certain it is a knife that will not slice
> > your hand or pierce you were you to drop it (while on its tether) 
> 
> Sure hope there isn't any NY muggers on this list, and find that your bad
> a**ed knife you carry is only good for cutting rope and spreading
> cheese!! :-)
> 
> While I can see the point(no pun intended)of having a speciality knife, I
> guess.. I was brought up the old fashioned way. Like all the guns ARE
> loaded, and yes, all the knives are razor sharp.
> 
> A knife you can't hurt yourself with. Crocadile Dundie sp? wouldn't
> approve.

Actually James, bear in mind two things:

1.  No one looking at the bad ass looking knife in its sheath need know
that it has a blunt end.

2.  While its tip is blunt, I am certain, that like anything that
narrows down at its end, it could be shoved into someone if enough force
is applied.

If worse comes to worse, I am ready to whip out some peanut butter and
jelly and bread, spread it on bread and offer it as a bribe in
appeasement.

ralph diaz 

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