Im a lanyard/fob guy on knives. Lets me pull them out of pocket easier. I made a few for my knives, then the kids wanted all the zippers on their school back pack zippers done, then I made a Bracelot, then had to make them one.Wartstein wrote: ↑Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:17 pm
The Bugout is a bit weird but perhaps also ingenious marketing-wise:
It will certainly be a really good knife for general, not TOO hard EDC, but would probably one of my last knife-choices for an actual bugout -situation (howsoever one might define one), especially as my only knife. Reasons would be quite similar why I would not want it as a hiking knife in the remote outdoors...
Still, I could imagine for many people who are not really deeper into knives and just don´t really think about them (which is 100% fine of course!) the "Bugout" might have an appeal just by its name AND its superlight weight (and it is certainly strongly marketed as being ultra light): Like, that it is cool to carry something around that weighs almost nothing but still is a great tool for "bugout situations" - so with THIS model one "is prepared for everything" a bit like those paracord bracelets, perhaps including a compass, worn by people who never use paracord or a compass (again, no disrespect, just interesting to me! Enjoying something for the only reason that one finds it to be cool is perfectly fine).
I wear mine all the time, but the only one time it "saved the day". I was using my pressure washer on a job and the pull start string broke. I untied my bracelot (about 9 foot of cord) and used that to fix it. Still in there today and working great.
If I was a Hiker in the mountains I would have one or some cordage in my pack