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From: nino@Software.Mitel.COM (Nino Mangione)
Newsgroups: rec.skydiving
Subject: knives
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Date: 11 Dec 90 14:32:20 GMT
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Organization: Mitel. Kanata (Ontario). Canada.
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This is in response to Paul Geoff's question on knives.

I would really never feel comfortable jumping without a knife even
though in 18 years I've only had to use it once. To cut my round
reserve out of a tree AFTER landing in the woods.

My jumpsuit pocket has a little hook knife poket sewn onto the leg
pocket. The knife goes into the pocket and is held in place by the
velcro pocket cover. It's out of the way, you never forget it and it's
accessible from both hands.

these knives are available from Paragear or any rigging loft for about
$3-4. They are 3" long and work great. When you buy a Racer they usually
include 2 of them in pockets sewn into the leg strap so you can check
them out on your DZ someone must have a Racer.

The knife you described sounds like a monster.

There are other knives that the Crew people use but I find them too
clumsy for everyday skydiving.

Blue Skies

Nino C-650