Watch this video on YouTube<\/a>.<\/div>\n\n\n\nEven though this particular backpacker opted to not carry a bigger knife or a multi-tool knife, she does still insist on a pocketknife for food and various other tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Car Camping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
From the reasons I listed above, you saw that many of the reasons above are for building shelters, food prep, rope, or hunting.<\/strong> If you are car camping, then you are likely using a tent or a hammock, and you probably don’t need to cut any additional rope or add on to your shelter. If you are in danger, then you can simply go to your car and drive away. <\/p>\n\n\n\nA simple paring knife from your kitchen can fulfill all your cooking needs in that case, and there’s no reason to buy a special knife for camping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not Experienced<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you aren’t comfortable with larger knives, then you should definitely not feel compelled to use one. If you’d like to get better at using a knife safely, then look at the Boy Scouts of America’s Whittling Chip guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
That’s it! 17 uses for a knife, and 3 reasons why you could skip using one. Always be safe when using a knife! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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