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The 10 Essentials of a knife
The 10 Essentials of a knife Our next knife related incident occured in Africa shortly after the Boer War, by an unknown individual whom we will refer to as “Sven.” While riding his horse in the Transvall Province of South Africa one day Sven?s horse suddenly veered and he felt something strike him in the back. He fell off the horse and soon found himself staring up into the face of a huge lion. The lion clamped its teeth onto Sven?s left shoulder and began walking off with him, dragging Sven along, intending to take him into the bushes where he would enjoy a long lunch. While being dragged away, Sven found that he could move his right hand and quickly reached down and felt for his knife, which was in its ?antelope hock? sheath. Sven?s body was positioned directly underneath the lion as it dragged him and Sven took his knife and ... Shortly afterward the lion let go of Sven and ran away.
No one expects to be stranded or lost in the wilderness. Whether you travel by car through remote areas or you enjoy a day hike in familiar hills, being prepared for an emergency survival situation can mean the difference between life and death.
Here are the essential ten items to put in a lightweight backpack to ensure you have the best chance of surviving the unexpected.
- Fire starting equipment
- Tarp - 50 ft. of nylon rope - Knife - Water bottle - Lightweight cooking pot - Emergency poncho - Compass - Whistle and mirror - First-aid kit
Fire Starting Equipment
The ability to make fire tops the list because fire means the ability to get warm, dry and make water safe for drinking. Survival experts say you should always travel with at least two fire starting devices--at least one of which should be an all-weather fire-starting rod or, preferably, a metal match. Tinder cubes or cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly may also be a handy addition as they make fire starting possible in even the wettest conditions. A butane lighter or waterproof wooden matches in a plastic zip bag can serve as an easy flame source in dry, calm weather but...
Knife The most universally useful tool in a wilderness environment is the sports knife. A sturdy hunting or survival knife is not only useful to cut things such as rope and cloth, but also to dig holes, split kindling, hone wooden steaks, clean fish and help accomplish countless other tasks. A shop Gerber Lmf with a five-inch blade is the best choice. Choosing the right knife for you, however, can be nearly mind-boggling. While you could easily pay several hundred dollars for a top-notch survival knife, there are adequate knives available for...
Compass Unknowingly walking in circles has been the fatal mistake of many a lost wanderer. Having a compass means being able to travel in a straight line even in the thickest forests where the sky is nearly impossible to see. Even without knowing the lay of the land, the compass allows a traveler to fix the direction of a landmark from a peek or clearing and then follow that heading to a promising destination. A compass can also be vital in keeping travelers from becoming disoriented by...
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