Survival Sheath Kit Inspired by Marty Simon

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theonew

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At the CT. Wilderness Gathering Marty showed us this survival kit and I loved his idea and admired his ingenuity.

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I really wish I had taken some close ups and an "exploded" view. The idea behind this is (Marty if I get any of this wrong please correct me with a verbal thrashing) the importance of having items with you at all times that are hard or impossible to create on your own in the woods. So in this kit he has a small A.G. Russell fixed blade (Woodswalker??), a firesteel, a compass, signal mirror, fish hooks and a small LED flashlight (hope I didn't forget anything?).

Inspired by Marty I put together this. It needs some tweaking, i.e. lose the twist tie and rubber band :D) and some additions but its a fun little project.

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BRKT Aurora
Compass with wrist strap
Maglite Solitaire
Firesteel and striker
DMT Extra Fine Mini-sharp

The DMT Mini-sharp is arguably not an essential item, there are plenty of ways to sharpen a dull knife in the woods, but for an edge-obsessive like myself I would get driven to distraction :eek: if my knife didn't have at least a scary sharp semi-polished edge.

Thanks Marty for sharing your experiences and ideas so freely. :D
 
I hate attaching so many important things to a knife. If you drop or lose your knife or even run away from your camp for some reason you should have some kit items on you. I know its just my opinion but I think its important to keep stuff a little seperated. At the same time it is a real handly idea from Marty.
I just carry this simple neck piece that I sleep with too in the mountains, desert, jungle.
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I got to see Marty's setup at a recent course he taught, and I liked the compactness of the whole thing. I really like the small firesteel, think it was one of those Boy Scout ones or something similar. Also had this cool deal where he had designed a flap behind his belt buckle that had a fire steel and some other odds and ends.
 
mapper66 said:
I got to see Marty's setup at a recent course he taught, and I liked the compactness of the whole thing. I really like the small firesteel, think it was one of those Boy Scout ones or something similar.
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I wish I had asked to see it up close but I was like the shy kid in class :o
 
bearthedog said:
I hate attaching so many important things to a knife. If you drop or lose your knife or even run away from your camp for some reason you should have some kit items on you. I know its just my opinion but I think its important to keep stuff a little seperated. At the same time it is a real handly idea from Marty.
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Hey bear, it's not just your opinion, I agree fully. The only thing I want with my knife, is my knife, except if there was a loop on the case, then, maybe, a ferro rod.

Having said that, I would like to see what Marty has put together there. It looks very compact and well thought out.

Doc
 
bearthedog said:
I hate attaching so many important things to a knife. If you drop or lose your knife or even run away from your camp for some reason you should have some kit items on you. I know its just my opinion but I think its important to keep stuff a little seperated. At the same time it is a real handly idea from Marty.
I just carry this simple neck piece that I sleep with too in the mountains, desert, jungle.
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DOC-CANADA said:
Hey bear, it's not just your opinion, I agree fully. The only thing I want with my knife, is my knife, except if there was a loop on the case, then, maybe, a ferro rod.

Having said that, I would like to see what Marty has put together there. It looks very compact and well thought out.

Doc
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I'm the type that gets disorganized very quickly if things are in different places. But I understand your reasoning :D
 
bearthedog said:
I hate attaching so many important things to a knife. If you drop or lose your knife or even run away from your camp for some reason you should have some kit items on you. I know its just my opinion but I think its important to keep stuff a little seperated.
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I believe the whole idea here is to NOT take off the "Survival Necklace" ever, therefore insuring that it WOULD be with you should an unforeseen emergency happen.

That said, I am of from the "Department of Redundancy Department" so I'd have overlapping items placed about my body.

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David E said:
I believe the whole idea here is to NOT take off the "Survival Necklace" ever, therefore insuring that it WOULD be with you should an unforeseen emergency happen.
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Of course, but my problem is with the size/bulkiness of some of the set ups. I would be surprised if some of the people with the large rigs can actually walk upright :( This, of course, doesn't apply to Marty's compact set up.

I also don't wear anything around my neck except shirt collars.

Doc
 
I really like that setup and have a few woodswalker knives already. I am going to try to make one of them up and will post pictures if I ever figure out how. I am thinking a little larger piece of Kydex for the sheath adds minimal weight and I can glue some sand paper to the back for a quick touch up in the field. I agree with redundancy in my gear. I take the layered approach and I think this would be a good first or lat line of items depending on how you look at it.

Paul
 
Looks good. Sort of similar to the one Cody Lundin reccomends too. It's a great way to carry your backup gear.
 
Great sheath set-up...but for me instead of around my neck I prefer to have everything in my Survival sheath hip bound.
 
Theonew,
You forgot the 3 split shots, the 30' of spider fishing line and the cordage for a bow drill.
I will take some pictures and send them to Kevin to post as I do not have those skills.
Oldman/Marty Simon
 
oldman/Marty said:
Theonew,
You forgot the 3 split shots, the 30' of spider fishing line and the cordage for a bow drill.
I will take some pictures and send them to Kevin to post as I do not have those skills.
Oldman/Marty Simon
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:o I'd love to see pictures :D I can't imagine how the heck all that fits into such a small package. Thanks Marty.
 
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