Re: [Philmont]: Knives

Ditto on the Leatherman Micra - I bought one for my husband a couple of
years ago and he's taken it to Philmont twice. It rapidly became a
favorite. Several of us had them on our 2003 trek, maybe more than needed
but it's nice to have your own available when you want/need it. They are
small, weigh practically nothing and clip nicely by a small beaner to your
beltloop. It opens directly to the scissors with one movement, which is
what I used for opening food packages. I don't think I used the knife blade
at all if I remember correctly, and still keep it on my beltloop at
campouts. I've seen them priced at $30, but you can find them for $20 at
Target, not even on sale. Last year anyway.....

Jill

                                                                                                                                       
                      brent steiner
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 I have a Leatherman Micra, small version of the larger Leathermans and it
 worked great. Didn't need anything bigger, we had a stove repair kit and
 I carried light leather gloves for any hot pot handling the scouts needed
 to do and they came in handy for activities also. The other adult leader
 carried a large multi tool (don't remember the brand) but he never needed
 anything the little Micra didn't have.
                                                                            
 personal opinion, I think sheath knives are not practical for Philmont and
 it seems the scouts tend to want to do knive throwing, etc, with them that
 isn't safe. I discourage them on campouts and trips. They can buy them,
 and locking blades at some scout shops so I would agree that BSA doesn't
 prohibit them but I still don't think they are necessary.
                                                                            
 Brent
                                                                            

"Vannerson, William G." <WVannerson@foley.com> wrote:
 1. Leatherman Wave.
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 2. 3" sheath knife.

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