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Comment by Shlomo ben Maved on January 29, 2012 at 2:33

Kent, What nonsense knife laws are you referring to?  Past where?  Covering what?

 

 You can still come up here fishing and wear your fillet knife and nobody is going to hassle you unless you go stupid and start flashing it to everyone but you’d get into the same amount of trouble you did in the USA!  Remember a few years back AO knives were being considered SB/OTF knives by US Customs?  If you wanted you could be walking around downtown Toronto with a Randall Model 1-7 on your hip and nobody will hassle you unless it is concealed…Those open conditions happen in most of the US states as well!

 

 What are illegal up here are about what’s illegal in Great Britain, Australia, lots of Europe OH, an in most of the USA…for example: 

There are no federal laws concerning the lengths of knives allowed.

However there are many informal "blade length rules" in Canada. These vary from 3" to 4" for folding knives in various areas around the country, depending on what differentiates a pocket-knife from a fighting knife to the police.   There are no federal laws about knife materials, as well there are no formal laws on serrations, or dual edged blades.

• automatic knives such as switchblades—surprisingly which are legal in Australia;
• centrifugal knives such as flick knives or butterfly knives;
• gravity knives;
• Constant Companion (belt-buckle knife)
• finger rings with blades or other sharp objects projecting from the surface;
• push daggers;
• spiked wristbands;
• One-handed opening knives have been designated as legal to import by Canada Border Services as long as they don't fall into one of the prohibited categories.
• There is no length restriction on carrying knives within the Criminal Code of Canada; the only restriction is for concealed carry.

You can’t bring any weapon into an establishment that serves alcohol—pub, bar, lounge and by definition—licensed restaurant.

 

Though, nobody is allowed to carry any item with intent that is to be used against another human being in Canada. That's the law. Knife laws don't really exist clear-cut in Canada, because we have strict but yet subjective "weapon" laws…You don’t have a self defense knife with you maybe an EDC or a knife for cutting meat at take out joints.

 

Sorry, to say, me boyo, but your knife laws are far more screwed up then ours.

Comment by KENT GABLE on January 29, 2012 at 0:44

Clint-I wonder what the latest knife nonsense is up in Canada? I used to go fishing up there quite a bit but it's been years. I really can't picture myself going out in the bush with a 2 1/2" pocket knife?  God forbid a fillet knife? It's like so many other nonsensical laws they have been passing lately. Same with Australia. The only thing that will change is that I'll become a "criminal" or just stay in some States of the USA where sanity and common sense still prevail. What a shame things have come to this. I pity future generations.

Comment by Ron James on January 13, 2012 at 2:29

To that space blanket, I would add a fleece blanket. Light weight, and will add insulation to the space blanket. 

Comment by KENT GABLE on January 12, 2012 at 21:05

Ron- I concur with Shlomo's advice regarding getting the heavier Space Blankets. I also carry a light weight aluminum foil blanket on my person along with a few other necessities (just in case I get separated from my heavier survival kit). It's not a bad idea to have a whistle, waterproof matches, "Gob Blaster" (or equal) fire starter, vasilined cotton balls, 10' of parachord, compass & of course, a decent knife. One bad thing about the Space Blankets is they do crinkle-that is, they make a lot of noise. Chances are you'll be too exhausted by then to notice. 

One things no one mentions is the importance a a wool watch cap & socks. Why wool? Even when wet, wool provides warmth where cotton does not. 

Comment by Shlomo ben Maved on January 12, 2012 at 20:08

Ron, it depends on which blanket you get -- they have a flimsy survival blanket that EMTs use or their heavier Space Blanket with will keep you very warm...I carried three in my pack, one as a tarp fly tent, the other as a floor with the silver side facing inward and a third I'd wrap up in and was comfy at 20F.

Do not use them over a sleeping bag unless you want to wake up in a swimming pool.

Comment by Gary Nelson on December 24, 2011 at 6:14

James,

Thanks for the input.  You have given me lots to consider.  Most trips are inshore but some are well offshore.  I am thinking offshore requires more than will fit in a ziplock. 

Comment by James Cole on December 24, 2011 at 2:25

Gary,

There are a lot of pockets in these vests so you could load it up with enough gear to turn yourself into an anchor.   I would recommend a couple of items not yet on your list; (1) an Altoid tin, (2)  if you can find it, a razor knife (just a flat frame to hold a single edge blade), (3) two or three extra single edge razor blades, (4) a flash light (a Streamlite Key mate or Nano are good choices), (5) mini pry bar (Gerber Artifact, (6) CRKT Eatin tool.   The tin will hold everything except #6 and will weigh very little.   Combined with Clint's suggestions, you should be well on your way to handling most situations.

Jim

Comment by Gary Nelson on December 23, 2011 at 12:26

Clint,  Great suggestions.  I will add them to my list.  Had not thought of the vest.  Good Idea.

Comment by Clint Thompson on December 23, 2011 at 8:33

Gary.....

Depending how much you budgeted for the survival kit I would suggest a Gerber pocket kit.  They make a great one.  I would include a good multi-tool, beef jerky, power bars, hooks and line and if you want to spend the money, buy a hand pump water purifier.  I have one I have carried on my adventures and it is great to have along.  I would suggest you carry the kit in one of those photo journalist vests.  In this way you could easily carry these items with you at all times.  I found out the hard way in Iraq....it is better to have it and not need it, than not having it and needing it. 

Gary as you know living near the water, the old story....A Three Hour Tour.

Comment by Gary Nelson on December 23, 2011 at 7:54

I live in Florida and it is not unusual to go out on a boat with short notice.  I am putting together a small survival kit in a Ziploc which will fit in a pocket.  The list includes a knife, Survival Whistle, Signal Mirror, Sun block, Extra waterproof bags.  Any other suggestions?   This is for day trips fishing or scalloping.

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