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[LA Guy]

That video is nuts. A guy with a knife would get his ass kicked by a cougar though if the cat wanted to fight. I wouldn’t consider a knife bear protection either. I backpack in black bear country all the time with no deterrent. Grizzly country means bear spray (or a gun I guess). I don’t consider knives to be proper critter protection.

Oh, I know. I was just responding to the picture posted lol about my trips throughout the years. That said, I know someone whom legit killed a cougar with his knife. I'll see if I can find the news report,

I carry bearspray, hang up a bearbox in the opposite direction of out exit routes, etc... but the real defense is luck and no food or toothpaste in the tent for *any* reason. Some guys I know carry sidearms, one of the few times I think it's 100% jusitfied.

Knives are for cutting kindling feathersticking for fires, etc... I also carruy the little Benchmade branded Worksharp field sharpener, which has better grit plates for my modern steel knives.

 

[Jr Mouse]

I don’t carry bear spray for black bears, no.

I don’t live in bear country, but was under the impression bear spray can be effective for black bears too.

You’re far more likely to run into a snake around here.

 

[mak1277]

I don’t live in bear country, but was under the impression bear spray can be effective for black bears too.

You’re far more likely to run into a snake around here.

It would work for black bears, but the chances of being attacked by a black bear are supremely low unless you’re stupid with your food in camp. If you run into one on the trail it’s usually enough to just yell at it and it’ll run off. I’m more scared of ticks than black bears

 

[LA Guy]

It would work for black bears, but the chances of being attacked by a black bear are supremely low unless you’re stupid with your food in camp. If you run into one on the trail it’s usually enough to just yell at it and it’ll run off. I’m more scared of ticks than black bears

I'm paranoid of ticks. Honestly, the great outdoors makes me appreciate the great indoors,

 

[mak1277]

I'm paranoid of ticks. Honestly, the great outdoors makes me appreciate the great indoors,

I had Lyme a few years ago. Fortunately caught it right away and knocked it out with antibiotics, but it still wasn’t fun.

 

[nootje]

A positive development on that part, recently they approached all the hunters in this country for a Lyme disease vaccine. They wanted to test it with people who get bit at least a few times a year. Luckily my neck of the woods is relatively tick free, so no need for that.

 

[LA Guy]

Griffin, a Canadian company, makes some interesting modern fixed blades that are sized for EDC, but seem to be being out to folders. I find 3” a great blade length for me and meets most blade length limits. I’ll probably pick this up on preorder:

Product Page | Griffin Company

www.combatbeads.com

Really liking the natural micarta inlay, especially on the lock side, and I’ll probably get the satin blade. Love that wide drop point as well. Just an altogether nice, non aggressive, modern but not futuristic, look.

 

[mak1277]

@LA Guy this seems up your alley.

 

[LA Guy]

@LA Guy this seems up your alley.

Ah, good old Metal Complex. I like the guy. He has the most extra knives, and his personality fits the knives he reviews. And yes, I’m on the list to get a Maverick.

 

[konstantis]

Does anyone have any contact informations of the Belgian knifemaker Eric Parmentier ? Thanks.

 

[LA Guy]

Does anyone have any contact informations of the Belgian knifemaker Eric Parmentier ? Thanks.

Doubtful that he has any social media channels. Old school makers like that, and Europeans in particular, tend to be charmingly, but also frustratingly, offline.

 

[konstantis]

Doubtful that he has any social media channels. Old school makers like that, and Europeans in particular, tend to be charmingly, but also frustratingly, offline.

Have you seen any of his knives?

 

[LA Guy]

Have you seen any of his knives?

I have not, just by reputation. Surprisingly few European custom knives make it across the ocean, and the opposite is also true.

 

[LA Guy]

It’s been a super tough week. We spent all day on Monday with the changeover, and it’s just gotten busier. If I get through Friday, I just might pick this up after all: https://urbanedcsupply.com/collecti...-series-caballero-seigaiha-titanium-exclusive

 

[LA Guy]

Today:

Good Art and Styleforum wristband prototypes, limited edition Benchmade Bugout in titanium and Ladder Damasteel, Laulima metal works Hoku flashlight, Tinker SAK with Daily Customs titanium scale.