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01-11-2013, 09:14 AM
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Backpack knives
Id like to know what everyone is using for knives. I have gerber,crkt, some hand makes, and just got an ESEE Laser Strike.
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01-11-2013, 10:41 AM
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Re: Backpack knives
Well, as far as I am concerned, especially if you want to go lightweight and not carry a sharpener, HAVALON. I carry both the piranta and the barracuda. You can cut up a herd with them and just a couple of blades. I always carry a heavy duty fixed blade Ruana but that is because it is sentimental and I can actually split a pelvic bone with it.
Randy
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01-11-2013, 10:47 AM
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Re: Backpack knives
I carry a custom long Damascus blade. It holds an edge well and lets me get into those tight areas I want to ream out. 
Jeff
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01-11-2013, 11:05 AM
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Re: Backpack knives
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Originally Posted by mtnwrunner
Well, as far as I am concerned, especially if you want to go lightweight and not carry a sharpener, HAVALON. I carry both the piranta and the barracuda. You can cut up a herd with them and just a couple of blades. I always carry a heavy duty fixed blade Ruana but that is because it is sentimental and I can actually split a pelvic bone with it.
Randy
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Same here, I love the Havalon. My out of state guys are carrying them, my dad & uncles now too. Damn hard to beat. The heavy fixed blade still has a place for sure, but nothing in the forseeable future will be replacing my Havalon.
...In fact, I bought a second Piranta to stow in my gear bag.
t
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01-11-2013, 12:50 PM
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Re: Backpack knives
never used a havalon but I have heard good things. I use a benchmade fixed blade and folder and carry a multitool. Im a little anal about having a backup after some of the training I have had. Kinda like that I have a more extensive first aid kit. everyone has their quirks.
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01-11-2013, 02:13 PM
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Re: Backpack knives
Midnight there's absolutely nothing wrong with a backup. I NEVER leave home without a multitool, just some things a guy can't go without .
My carry knife is a Pro-Tech Monaco.
t
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01-11-2013, 05:25 PM
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Re: Backpack knives
HAVALON, How about a link to the model you guys are talking about please.
Thanks
Jeff
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