Camp knife bail dilemma

[jfk1110]

Without a bail, how do you attach a "dummy line"? "If it isn't tied to you, it isn't coming home with you." I believe that line, I just don't live it.

Horsewright buckaroo slip would work!!!

 

[SharpBits]

Horsewright buckaroo slip would work!!!

Yep! It has the dummy line built in, but looks way cooler.

 

[holo07]

I love the bail, I wouldn’t be able to hang them without the bail.

 

[5K Qs]

I love the bail, I wouldn’t be able to hang them without the bail. View attachment 2980223

That's a pretty persuasive argument right there!

- GT

 

[chevyrulez1]

I personally like the bail, because it completes the vintage look to me. Same with the TL-29, and the "Demo" knife.
I prefer to keep them original.

 

[chevyrulez1]

Not my picture, but back in the days before knives had built in pocket clips, the scouts used to have this belt clip. You would run your belt through the slot, and then the knife would clip onto the metal clip by the bail and hang off your belt.
That way it could be easily accessed without having to dig in your pockets, and I guess helped keep the knife from getting lost.
I have also seen people clip knives with bails on them onto a similar clip on their tool pouches. You could also tie a string to it and use the knife as an improvised plumb bob, attach lanyards to keep from losing it while working over water or at heights, etc.
Lots of uses for the bail.

 

[Railsplitter]

Thanks to all who replied here.

I am on day 6 of carrying the knife and I have already gotten used to the bail. I haven’t needed the bail for anything yet and with my lifestyle, I don’t expect that I ever will but it’s not in my way either.

In keeping with the tradition of a Scout knife, the bail stays!

 

[jfk1110]

Thanks to all who replied here.

I am on day 6 of carrying the knife and I have already gotten used to the bail. I haven’t needed the bail for anything yet and with my lifestyle, I don’t expect that I ever will but it’s not in my way either.

In keeping with the tradition of a Scout knife, the bail stays!

Cool glad it GREW. on you.........It usually takes me a few days to acclimate to a new.knife and.its quirks....
Takes a while.experimenting with hands\fingers placement for deployment of blade........

Glad you're enjoying it..

 

[jackknife]

Thanks to all who replied here.

I am on day 6 of carrying the knife and I have already gotten used to the bail. I haven’t needed the bail for anything yet and with my lifestyle, I don’t expect that I ever will but it’s not in my way either.

In keeping with the tradition of a Scout knife, the bail stays!

here's an idea; try putting one go those little freedom button cell flashlights on a bead chain on the bail. That way you have your scout knife and some light all in one grab. Or a small button compass.

 

[jlhoffman74]

I choose both, some have them some don't. I removed the bail from the Camillus and I love it. I also have some with bails, it does make it easier to retrieve it out of my pocket. I like researching different lanyards to use. Additionally the one without the bail fits better in a pocket slip.

 

[abcdef]

I am on day 6 of carrying the knife and I have already gotten used to the bail. I haven’t needed the bail for anything yet and with my lifestyle, I don’t expect that I ever will but it’s not in my way either.

You have chosen wisely.