Gear that gets used · 2 min read
A knife you can open with gloves
Treat this as a gate. A knife you can open with gloves. The subject is a knife with a dull edge.
At the truck
At the truck, sharpen it at home and close it in a sheath. Say the plan out loud if someone is with you. A plan you cannot say is a plan you do not have.
The slip
Do not paper over a dull knife found when you need it. Fix it while the engine is still warm enough to leave.
Go only if the edge cuts a string cleanly and the sheath is on. Local season dates and the landowner's permission outrank a good forecast.
Nothing in this note asks you to rush a shot or to guess at a boundary. The "Gear that gets used" note is finished when the answer is yes or no.
A field note, not legal advice. Check the season, the species rules, and whether you have permission to be on the land.