Rescue knife mounting - Page 2

Jonny Fuller · 15 June 2006, 21:02

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Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

perhaps to be cautious i would also have one in each sock so you are properly tool'd up,

GOOD POINT!! thanks

Hugh Jardon · 15 June 2006, 21:02

nice one....

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Originally Posted by tcwozere

Probably Jon, but this threads about knives, not tins of polish..

Nos4r2 · 15 June 2006, 21:05

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Originally Posted by Jonny Fuller

I have one in each pocket, a couple tucked under the pillow, two in the glove box, a dozen or so hidden around the engine bay, three in the anchor locker, seven gaffered to the back of each seat, one tie-wrapped to the stern drive tie bar, and just for good measure, and in case I have trouble putting my hands on one, I usually keep a spare in my top shirt pocket (next to the RayBan's)

Do you think I should have more?

No. You need one of these

and for really good days one of these....

Hugh Jardon · 15 June 2006, 21:07

looks like swindon got a bit rougher since i moved away

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

No. You need one of these

and for really good days one of these....

Jonny Fuller · 15 June 2006, 21:09

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Originally Posted by tcwozere

Probably Jon, but this threads about knives, not tins of polish..

Anyways, is it wise to have a sharp object around a blow-up boat?

Nos4r2 · 15 June 2006, 21:26

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Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

looks like swindon got a bit rougher since i moved away

Nah. it's only for shooting Lilos in Poole bay....

Nos4r2 · 15 June 2006, 21:27

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Originally Posted by Jonny Fuller

Anyways, is it wise to have a sharp object around a blow-up boat?

Probably less dangerous than fishing from one

tcwozere · 15 June 2006, 22:00

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Originally Posted by Jonny Fuller

Anyways, is it wise to have a sharp object around a blow-up boat?

Prolly not, but only being a trainee commando/ribber, I carry one of these..

Solent Ranger · 15 June 2006, 22:24

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Originally Posted by Mouldy

I want to carry a rescue knife, ideally on the transom - any suggestions which will allow reasonably quick release of the scabbard to take the knife off the boat?

Why mount it on the boat at all? I have one on my life jacket and as I wear it's all the time it's always to hand. Mine has a squared off head, ideal for use on a rib and is serrated - a must. It is made by Gerber. I paid £10 for it on EBay a few years ago.

Rogue Wave · 16 June 2006, 00:05

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Originally Posted by Jonny Fuller

Anyways, is it wise to have a sharp object around a blow-up boat?

That must be why most ribnetters don't apreciate my wit.

The expression 'wear a knife save a life' comes to mind when diving and boating. Most Commercial Divers I work with use a knife made by a company called Green River and they are similar to a small cooks knife in apearance.

They mostly make their own scabbards from a piece of hose pipe. if one did this then the knifes scabbard could be mounted inside the next size of hose pipe up which could be fixed wherever you want it

there are of course more expesive solutions!

Hightower · 16 June 2006, 00:15

With all these sharp tongued, ASBO thread subscribers around, I wouldn't have thought the need for Knives!

Now where's my Hoody

Mouldy · 16 June 2006, 09:36

I was aiming to mitigate worst case scenarios:
Forgetting to take pocket knife,
Me overboard and lost with the only knife,
Cold wet numb hands fumbling to open the pocket knife, etc

I've been in only one situation where both crew were trying to get at knives lost under layers of clothing while we were being blown onto a reef. Where seconds count, it would have been a lot calmer to have the knife mounted where it's most needed.
Plus they're shiny.

I like the hosepipe idea.

Rodan · 16 June 2006, 10:14

One of these... straps nicely to your leg.

codprawn · 16 June 2006, 11:57

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Originally Posted by Rodan

One of these... straps nicely to your leg.

Fairburn-Sykes - brilliant knife - looks really evil - only designed for one purpose - killing people!!!

Matt · 16 June 2006, 11:59

Charming.

Limey Linda · 16 June 2006, 17:47

For the first time you have impressed me, with your SF knife knowlege. You can still buy one of these from Wilkinson but it will cost an arm and a leg and is not a good boating knife. If you have a WWII original in good condition it is worth thousands ( particularly in the USA) I just happen to have a Navel Officers, Wilkinson Sword, engraved as a gift to my Father from the Marine Society in 1953. The Marine Society, in 1939 promised to give any student of the last officers training course, conducted at HMS Warspite, London ( shore based training station, at that time) a sword if they were actually commisioned. Unfortunately we lost his brother (my Uncle) on HMS Hood a few years later and my Father was taking back seat on a Stringbag, off the Ark during the battle with the Bismark. Want to make me an offer? Yes, I am from Yorkshire, not frigging Cleveland.
Just ramblings from another YANK.
Regards, and best of luck with your new RIB.

Jono · 16 June 2006, 18:08

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Originally Posted by Limey Linda

...For the first time you have impressed me, with your SF knife knowlege. ....

What ? By passing yer mouse over the posted piccie and having the name pop up...then "Googling it"..... like wot I did..... very impressive..

Limey Linda · 16 June 2006, 18:57

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Originally Posted by Jono

What ? By passing yer mouse over the posted piccie and having the name pop up...then "Googling it"..... like wot I did..... very impressive..

Thanks Jono
Guess I have just discovered that there is more than one " prawn" on this forum.

Nos4r2 · 16 June 2006, 19:20

Don't knock Google-it's a very useful tool as long as you don't use it to appear all-knowing....

Matt · 16 June 2006, 19:28

I've never used it for anything but. After all, what's the point of it if not to find out about stuff!