For rattlesnakes, is this ACTUALLY as effective as cutting with a knife? I mean if my life depends on it, I don't want a gimick and do whats nessesary
1853800
I've never had a snake bite, so I would not know about the knife method.I have not had to use this yet. But since there are rattlesnakes in our area I got it in case.Sold at Wal-mart in camping section. You can also check out the reviews and instructions on line.
1853801
Snakebite specialist here. Cutting at or around the site of the bite is not recommended for snakebites, nor are tourniquets! The risk with cutting is severalfold: first, trauma caused by the laceration increases the local circulation initially to bring in all the various inflammatory components that make the cut red, puffy, and painful - so in theory incisions could enhance the distribution of the venom. A larger issue is the risk caused by the bleeding and secondary infection. Many snakebites directly impact your blood's ability to clot, essentially rendering you a hemophiliac until antivenom halts the action of the venom and your body can replenish the clotting factors. Hemophiliacs face the possibility of bleeding to death from even minor lacerations, so imagine how well a couple of deep wounds will go over. Even without the risk of clotting abnormalities, the risk of opening up a vein or artery is significant from this practice and uncontrollable blood loss will kill you a lot faster than the snake venom will. Tourniquets are similarly bad ideas, and will dramatically increase your chances of losing a limb entirely from a bite that is otherwise unlikely to cause nearly as much local damage - and very unlikely to cost you your life, if we are talking snakebites in the United States. When it comes to snakebites, no first aid is going to be far more helpful than bad first aid. Take a look at the lengthy review I posted on this product if you want to learn more including some recommended actions to take following a snakebite. Take care! Jordan
1853802
I truly,truly hope that I never have to prove their claims that this pump does work. I just know that after reading everyone's claims, this is the one I am counting on. Here in Texas, the news folks say that snakebites and snake sightings are way up from other years. so to answer your question, who can tell unless the old rattler strikes.
1853803
I think it's an excellent kit especially if you live in the country or if you are in the woods it's a wise idea to bring that kit along
1854727
It'll work fine. It is really light on the back end making it very heavy on the blade end which could be perfect for cutting off a snakes head.
370072
Cold Steel Swords are awesome. Rocks, Trees and small armies should be afraid. I swung right through a 8" tree, the blade went so far through that it surprised me, so it went into a rock and dented the rock pretty good, nearly no blade damage.
2154984
These terms are vague enough that it's hard to answer. "Heavy" and "small" are subjective. If you're thinking of snares for small game like rabbits, I have no doubt that you could chop branches that are just large enough to suit that use. I'm also pretty sure that with a little more effort, you could chop larger stuff. This knife is not at all pretty. It's on the large side and the blade is pretty clearly designed for batoning wood when you need to. As long as you know how to do it, neither of these things should be an issue for you at all with this knife.
2154981
I would trust it for most smaller chopping, probably up to soothing as thick as a Campbell's soup can. It would take effort because the knife is so light but it is sturdy enough. As for small branches and saplings if you went at a angle to the tree you could probably pull it through anything smaller than your middle finger. There are some great examples on YouTube of this knife in action, equipped to endure does a really through review.
1277730
I wouldn't do it with this knife. I would mess up someone pretty bad if they hit me with this, whether it hurt me or not. This knife is pretty solid and I actually thought about using it as a self defense weapon due to how hard it is.
2203322
EEEK - I really don't know - I was using this product as a "preventive" not as one that will get rid of already existing snakes. I don't think this product is intended to kill snakes just to repel them and I'd be really worried about where the basement snake might go if it was repelled from the basement. I think I would check with someone from your county ag department or local college ag department. My irrational fear of snakes makes me pretty unqualified to answer any question about a snake already inside a home, since I'd be long gone!!!!!
983365
Although I have not taken this knife apart, once you get it, if you do, you will notice that it seems to be one piece of steel. Think of a Kabaar. I am not sure that the knife you have is the same knife I have. I have seen them (and bought them) before that are not the same. I would use my knife if I had to, but against a bear ? Does your knife have a thumb groove on the blade ? Mine does, first knife I have seen with one. I would not worry about the blade snapping but I have bought replicas like it where I would.
737305
I like the Squirt better myself. I almost always prefer the original style tools to the skeletool/wave style. Still it depends on what you're going to use it for. Your best bet is to buy whatever has more of the tools you will personally find useful. For example, I personally almost never care whether my MT has a scissors, while for some people the folding scissors is the most important tool. My least favorite thing about the Style is that I can't get a knife and pliers in the same tool. But if say the tweezers are a key part of the tool for you, then maybe you would be better off with the Style PS.
586597
The blade isn't "sharp". It's molded to be thinner in certain spots to get in between the coconut and shell easier. So I don't think it would ever become less effective. Also it was much sturdier than I had expected it would be. The blade doesn't bend like if you have used a butter knife in the past. I was very impressed and my 15 year old has even started taking my coconuts and eating them after using the tool on them! He used to wait for me to get all the meat out, because with a butter knife it is a long process.
1839011
It's not too bad at all. I just tried it. The lever works in such a way that you don't need to pull both sides at once. You can pull the lock with your thumb and then close the blade with your other hand or against your body. On knives with heavier blades, or on knives that have loosened up a bit the blade may fall as soon as you depress the lock.
1057715
Pretty much what I did last year. Haven't seen any snakes. I had driven copperheads out from under cabin and deck with mothballs and used product in follow-up when impressed by initial effect.
2058226
not a good idea....it might melt some of the fibers but not create a clean cutif it cuts at all...a heavy duty utility knife with an easy to grip handle and some additional replacement blades would be a better tool for this job.
383629
If you're serious about this excursion, get a real knife. I love my Leatherman, but it's not very useful in the wilderness. The saw takes forever to go through a 1-inch stick and the knife can't be batoned so if you were planing on using it for anything like that, look elsewhere. Although I do recommend having a multitool at all times because you never know when it's gonna come in handy.
727727
Absolutely NOT for snake protection! I live in the southeast and encounter cottonmouth and rattlesnakes daily. I had to invest a little more for a pair of true snake-proof gaiters for this purpose. I also hike a lot in the mid to northern US in cooler temperatures and use the O-R pair for repelling snow, water, mud, along with briars & thorns. This is indeed a great pair of gaiters, but will NOT prevent snake bite.
1274083
Is this tool a must, no not really, a bore snake could work and isn't bad for use in the field. Should you have one I would say yes. You will need to do a more thorough cleaning than a bore snake provides. Cleaning from the muzzle is a big no no. When it comes to cleaning a rifle you risk damaging the muzzle crown and affecting the accuracy of the barrel. Wheeler makes a nice little link that holds the upper and lower open and then with this guide it's a piece of cake to clean. It reduces the effort, time and mess involved for doing a proper cleaning all while protecting the accuracy of your barrel. Is this tool a must, no not really, a bore snake could work and isn't bad for use in the field. Should you have one I would say yes. You will need to do a more thorough cleaning than a bore snake provides. Cleaning from the muzzle is a big no no. When it comes to cleaning a rifle you risk damaging the muzzle crown and affecting the accuracy of the barrel. Wheeler makes a nice little link that holds the upper and lower open and then with this guide it's a piece of cake to clean. It reduces the effort, time and mess involved for doing a proper cleaning all while protecting the accuracy of... » Read More Is this tool a must, no not really, a bore snake could work and isn't bad for use in the field. Should you have one I would say yes. You will need to do a more thorough cleaning than a bore snake provides. Cleaning from the muzzle is a big no no. When it comes to cleaning a rifle you risk damaging the muzzle crown and affecting the accuracy of the barrel. Wheeler makes a nice little link that holds the upper and lower open and then with this guide it's a piece of cake to clean. It reduces the effort, time and mess involved for doing a proper cleaning all while protecting the accuracy of your barrel. « Show Less
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For snakes, I do not think it will do much damage. I cannot puncture skin. I would suggest an steel pellet gun with small co2 cartridge.