Leatherman-style tools

[Linda_Merims@ne.3com.com]

Ray & Barb Elliston <raymondj@travel-net.com> said:

> Why not just add a proper clinch cutter to the interminable list of items
> that are carried in the world-famous endurance butt pack.  They are quite
> compact, reasonably light, and are purpose-built for the task...

I agree on the third point, but beg to differ on "quite compact" and
"reasonably light."  If I can make one tool do two jobs, why carry both?
There isn't a whole lot else that a clinch cutter is good for, given
its shape and weight.  Splitting kindling, perhaps, to light signal fires
in the wilderness if I fall off.

> They were a standard issue item for every cavalryman.

Now that is something that I did not know!  Maybe when I have to
finally break down and add another equipment pack to my rigging.
It is, after all, something the horse could carry.  If he dumps
me and takes off, *I* sure don't need it!

Linda B. Merims
lbm@ici.net
Linda_Merims@ne.3com.com (temporary)
Massachusetts, USA



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