jbcongo 0 #1 February 23, 2005 Was wondering how the Benchmade hookknife was stored on the Icon. Anyone have any pics? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #2 February 23, 2005 It is stored in/under the mudflap with a piece of material(lanyard) and a snap. from their web site : "- Unique stainless steel hook knife located under left hand 3-ring cover.""It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #3 February 23, 2005 You can leave it in the pouch and wear it on your chest or leg strap. Or you can take it out of the pouch and stow it carfully under the mud-flap where the corresponding part of the snap is. I'll try to get a pic later. But I'm sure someone will beat me to it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBCOOPER 1 #4 February 23, 2005 Not sure if thats the same one that I have,but if it is, its a bottle opener alsoReplying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #5 February 23, 2005 Yes it is used much more as a bottle opener than a hook knife - somebody was thinking Anybody figured out what the other holes might be for? The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBCOOPER 1 #6 February 23, 2005 One is an oxygen bottle wrench,I think the others just provide different ways to teather it.Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philly51 0 #7 February 24, 2005 Somehow I just knew that you would mention that. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, Shouting "...holy shit...what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 February 24, 2005 Quote One is an oxygen bottle wrench,I think the others just provide different ways to teather it. Yup, since it was designed by Benchmade with not skydiving in mind, but other adventure travelers. I'm personally not a fan due to the easy nature of slicing your fingers/hands wide open. Atleast with the Benchmade design that Aerodyne adopted are easier to do that with then with something like the Jack the Ripper. It is neat and trendy though. Of course, that's just my opinion, I'm just glad that folks are using those instead of carrying those quick and easy to break old little orange "hook knives."--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #9 February 24, 2005 QuoteYes it is used much more as a bottle opener than a hook knife - somebody was thinking Clearly, somebody was NOT thinking. Each time your hook knife is removed to open a bottle, the likelyhood of it not being replaced is presented. I know the life of the stud that keeps it attached to your rig will not last the number of beers most skydivers consume. If you're going to sell a hook knife with your rig - it should be a hook knife only, so that it will remain in place for that very rare time that you need a hook knife. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBCOOPER 1 #10 February 24, 2005 Definitely for emergency use only.......Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #11 February 24, 2005 Quote Was wondering how the Benchmade hookknife was stored on the Icon. It is best stored in your gear bag and no where near you rig. That thing is better used on the ground. It is a hazard on your rig. Sorry Aubrey! It is the truth. Those things scare me!!!!!!! If you haven' seen one you woudn't understand.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #12 February 24, 2005 Lesson: drink beer from bottles with twist-off caps . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4455 0 #13 February 25, 2005 QuoteIt is best stored in your gear bag and no where near you rig. That thing is better used on the ground. It is a hazard on your rig. How so? Mine seems to be stowed away nice and neat! I never once have seen it as an issue. I am hoping of course that it stays put right where it is. How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #14 February 25, 2005 QuoteIt is best stored in your gear bag and no where near you rig. That thing is better used on the ground. It is a hazard on your rig. Sorry Aubrey! It is the truth. Those things scare me!!!!!!! If you haven' seen one you woudn't understand. I got a couple of those knives free. I spent about half an hour with a couple of riggers in the Loft at Perris looking at them and how we could go about putting one on my rig. We concluded that they didn't belong on my rig given the kind of flying I was doing. I gave one away to one of the riggers there who was a CRW dawg – we figured it wouldn’t be so bad for him as a third knife somewhere. For me freeflying - we figured it would be a bad idea. The knife has relatively sharp edges to it and effectively a serrated handle. That's the area that's exposed to other jumpers. A moderate collision - maybe even a bit of a rough linked exit - we concluded that the sharpish serrated edge, exposed to other people's kit could easily cause their kit damage - never mind what a bit of movement could cause it to do to my kit. I keep my benchmade in my rig bag for cutting all those things that stupid people use their rig's hook knife on. Not saying there’s not a way to mount them safely... I just agree with the riggers I talked with at Perris that there are better knives on the market. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #15 February 25, 2005 QuoteHow so? Mine seems to be stowed away nice and neat! I never once have seen it as an issue. I am hoping of course that it stays put right where it isQuote THe thing is a hazzard. You can get your finger in it so easy and cut you up, plus all the sharp edges on it are just begging to cut up your flaps. Just take it out the wrong way once and get that hook caught on something.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ncrowe 0 #16 February 25, 2005 Since this thread is already started, what is a good hook knife for a freeflier I plan on adding one to my rig pretty soon. "Don't Mess Around With the Guy in Shades- Oh No!!! " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DBCOOPER 1 #17 February 25, 2005 Mine came in a nylon case.Bought it,it did not come with a rig.The serrated edges on the outside are not sharp at all.The way it is attached on my Javelin is the nylon pouch that it came in is installed in the pocket on the left leg strap.The nylon case has a snap through it to the outside of the leg strap(male) and the female half is installed through some binding tape and acts as the method of extraction.Grab the binding tape and pull the snap apart and pull.If anything the serrated edge acts as something to give you a good grip with especially with gloves on.Your right, the blade portion is sharp.It was designed to cut through seat belts.Even doing combat RW I fail to see how this could hurt anyone or anything.Sure beats the hell out of those plastic things.Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #18 February 26, 2005 Quote Since this thread is already started, what is a good hook knife for a freeflier I plan on adding one to my rig pretty soon. I'm a HUGE fan of Jack the Ripper knives. I'd recommend sewing it on the leg of your jumpsuit or similar then trying to put it on your rig, since its kinda big. There's a new mini-ripper, but it doesn't have duel blades and replacable blades, so I'm sticking with the older/larger version.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
Ncrowe 0 #16 February 25, 2005 Since this thread is already started, what is a good hook knife for a freeflier I plan on adding one to my rig pretty soon. "Don't Mess Around With the Guy in Shades- Oh No!!! " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBCOOPER 1 #17 February 25, 2005 Mine came in a nylon case.Bought it,it did not come with a rig.The serrated edges on the outside are not sharp at all.The way it is attached on my Javelin is the nylon pouch that it came in is installed in the pocket on the left leg strap.The nylon case has a snap through it to the outside of the leg strap(male) and the female half is installed through some binding tape and acts as the method of extraction.Grab the binding tape and pull the snap apart and pull.If anything the serrated edge acts as something to give you a good grip with especially with gloves on.Your right, the blade portion is sharp.It was designed to cut through seat belts.Even doing combat RW I fail to see how this could hurt anyone or anything.Sure beats the hell out of those plastic things.Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #18 February 26, 2005 Quote Since this thread is already started, what is a good hook knife for a freeflier I plan on adding one to my rig pretty soon. I'm a HUGE fan of Jack the Ripper knives. I'd recommend sewing it on the leg of your jumpsuit or similar then trying to put it on your rig, since its kinda big. There's a new mini-ripper, but it doesn't have duel blades and replacable blades, so I'm sticking with the older/larger version.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
