I came accross a UK site which appeared to have the neckolas in stock for £32 (I think) plus p+p.edit - i can't find the link so i must have confused it with the bearclaw What are your thoughts on the nrs co pilot ?Pricewise also about £30 or so but looks more versatile then the neckolas ? Or is versatility even something I should be thinking of in a kayak/boat/dive knife ?
Quote from: eamo on July 12, 2016, 02:47:28 PMI came accross a UK site which appeared to have the neckolas in stock for £32 (I think) plus p+p.edit - i can't find the link so i must have confused it with the bearclaw What are your thoughts on the nrs co pilot ?Pricewise also about £30 or so but looks more versatile then the neckolas ? Or is versatility even something I should be thinking of in a kayak/boat/dive knife ?I don't have a lot of experience with that knife although I do know a few people who have them (including DKS I think? ) and they are quite find of them. I don't think you would go wrong with them, but they aren't my choice.Every one is different though! Def
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on July 13, 2016, 01:11:41 AMQuote from: eamo on July 12, 2016, 02:47:28 PMI came accross a UK site which appeared to have the neckolas in stock for £32 (I think) plus p+p.edit - i can't find the link so i must have confused it with the bearclaw What are your thoughts on the nrs co pilot ?Pricewise also about £30 or so but looks more versatile then the neckolas ? Or is versatility even something I should be thinking of in a kayak/boat/dive knife ?I don't have a lot of experience with that knife although I do know a few people who have them (including DKS I think? ) and they are quite find of them. I don't think you would go wrong with them, but they aren't my choice.Every one is different though! Defyeah my problem is i have very little experience - i expect/hope to be doing a lot of kayaking over the next 12 months so i think i'll wait a few weeks and i might have a better idea what my needs are.
Sadly I agree with Magentus....
If you have any other questions I'd be happy to answer. I'm not a pro, but I have logged an awful lot of time in a kayak!
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on July 13, 2016, 04:39:02 PMSadly I agree with Magentus.... Seriously ?
Quote from: eamo on July 13, 2016, 05:00:10 PMQuote from: Grant Lamontagne on July 13, 2016, 04:39:02 PMSadly I agree with Magentus.... Seriously ?Ha! Take that eamo!
once again overthinking this . . . between the NRS copilot and the Gerber river shorty i'd go with the copilot because - its smaller overall with a smaller blade - i want a small unobtrusive toolit's cheaper - unfortunately, a factorit's slightly heavier but i don't think that matters (17 grams i think)blade material is the same.
Have you considered a folder or fixed blade with cork scales Eamo? I'm sure I saw one on a thread here. Or an ordinary knife with a cork on a lanyard so it'll float?
Quote from: magentus on July 14, 2016, 04:47:17 PMHave you considered a folder or fixed blade with cork scales Eamo? I'm sure I saw one on a thread here. Or an ordinary knife with a cork on a lanyard so it'll float?no, i hadn't . . . criteria are it needs to be blunt tip, it needs to be serrated as in an emergency, rope/webbing is most likely what it'd be cutting, preferably fixed but a) they're £30 ish plus shipping for anything decent, and b) unfortunately, it has to be unobtrusive, so i'm thinking folder in a pfd pocket.i'll have a search for cork handled knives though infairness, the folder i linked to pretty much fits the bill and is only £13 inc shipping to me here, how bad ??
That 13 quid one looks good. You could always consider a cork scaled one further down the line when you're not collecting kayak knives as well as all the other (Mora, SAK, Bieber Barbies) you're not collecting.
A fixed blade is better than a folder, but a folder is better than none. If you don't think you can get away with a fixed blade then by all means get a folder. Spend some time grabbing it at different angles and flipping it open safely without looking at it just to be sure you can do it when you need to.
In all honesty you will probably never need your knife to rescue you, as these types of situations are rare, and most people paddle their entire lives never needing to do a serious self rescue. But then I've also never burned down my kitchen either but I still have a fire extinguisher there.
I'll get my coat.
ok, for £13 inc shipping i ordered one of the palm equipment folders. Should be here next week so happy days. When will my Bieber Barbie be here ? Is it the leatherman or sak version ?
Quote from: eamo on July 15, 2016, 03:13:20 PMok, for £13 inc shipping i ordered one of the palm equipment folders. Should be here next week so happy days. When will my Bieber Barbie be here ? Is it the leatherman or sak version ?wooooo my order has shipped ! hopefully with me monday or tuesday . . . . Mags, has my Bieber Barbie shipped ? i do so want the leatherman version
Quote from: eamo on July 16, 2016, 08:41:51 PMQuote from: eamo on July 15, 2016, 03:13:20 PMok, for £13 inc shipping i ordered one of the palm equipment folders. Should be here next week so happy days. When will my Bieber Barbie be here ? Is it the leatherman or sak version ?wooooo my order has shipped ! hopefully with me monday or tuesday . . . . Mags, has my Bieber Barbie shipped ? i do so want the leatherman version Shipped this morning Eamo - I had to order in extra leather.
Have you thought about attaching one of these to your kayak knife in case it goes overboard?https://www.amazon.co.uk/LandNSea-530-Davis-Instruments-Buoy/dp/B000ZOV6TU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468701685&sr=8-1&keywords=davis+key+buoyIt was on dragons den a few years ago and got funded.
Maybe too large to wear as a neck knife but this would be my choice if attached to a safety vest.Mora Companion Rescue Knife, blunt tip, serrated, light weight, stainless & cheap!http://www.worldknives.com/products/mora-clipper-companion-rescue-knife-ft11828-2899.html
Have either of you seen the Meyerco Necklance River Rescue knife designed by Blackie Collins? It is 6 inches overall with a 3 inch blade and it has a blunt tip and a rather aggressive serrated edge. It is cheap on E bay (under $10 U.S.) and is covered by a lifetime guarantee. I'm not endorsing this knife, it's just another possibility that I've found while searching for "rescue knives."