This week we’d like to continue where we left off with our Knot of the Week, by introducing the Prusik Knot. The Prusik is the one of the earliest known “gripping” knots named after Austrian mountaineer Dr. Karl Prusik.
The Prusik Knot is a friction hitch, which works by gripping the rope and providing friction to support a climbers weight. The number of wraps around the main line will determine how tight the grip on the rope will be…more than three is considered excessive. [Read More…]
Blue Force Gear has just released their DAP (Denied Area Pattern) Discreet Case, and we’ve had a chance to buy one and kick it around for a bit.
The DAP Discreet Case is designed to carry either an assembled 11.5″ M4 style weapon or a broken down 16″ Carbine. It has a removable padded divider in the case to protect the broken down components, a small slot pocket for storing paperwork or small parts, and a hook & loop field for ID patches. [Read More…]
An interesting and very practical business card came our way the other day, and we’d like to recommend everyone get one! Kevin Mitnick, once the most-wanted computer criminal in the United States, has produced some truly remarkable Lock Pick business cards.
Kevin Mitnick’s business card is made out of steel by metalcards.com which doesn’t sell these cards, but you can order one at Mitnick’s Web site, check the sidebar for ordering instructions.
The card measures 3 7/16 inches long by 1 7/8 inches wide, slightly longer than a standard business card, but no thicker. Perfect to put into a wallet.
While fully functional, the pop-out picks aren’t very comfortable to use, but can be used in a pinch with some practice. Get two and try the picks out before you truly have to depend on them. [Read More…]
When we left off with the Rope Coil on our Knot of the Week climbing mini-series last week, we mentioned that this week we’d review the Prusik Knot. We got to thinking that the basis of a Prusik requires a Double Fisherman’s Knot, and rather than overload the Prusik Knot post, we decided to split it up.
The Double Fisherman’s Knot is another great climbing knot to have in your toolbox. It’s primary use would be to join two lengths of rope together, but can also be used as a equipment loop/sling like the Prusik.
There are two ways we know of to tie the Double Fisherman’s Knot, and we decided to demonstrate the more complicated way. The other method for tying the Double Fisherman’s Knot is readily available out there. [Read More…]
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