Knife Combo
Knife Combo
LED Lights: Testimonials in Safety
What's in your emergency survival kits? The kit in your car probably includes blankets, water, and non-perishable food. Your hiking kit might contain a compass and whistle as well. In addition to basic survival tools like these, every emergency kit should also include an LED flashlight. An LED flashlight is a life-saving tool, as shown by some of the user testimonials below.
Lost
Robert, a law enforcement official, was enjoying a two-hour hike in New Hampshire with his son's Boy Scout troop until unforeseen delays and obstacles threw them off course. The sun set, the temperature dropped, and snow began to fall. The trail was soon lost as markers were covered by the rising snow. Everyone was cold, tired, and wet. After finding shelter in the form of a cabin, the three troop leaders began retracing their steps-no easy task in dark, snowy conditions. Fortunately, the LED flashlight that Robert had pocketed almost as an afterthought helped lead the troop to safety by illuminating their footprints in the snow. Robert wryly remembers: "One of the adults lugged a 3 D-cell light up the hill only to find out it was dead."
Search and Rescue
Sometimes travelers get injured or fall victim to an unforeseeable act of nature like an avalanche, earthquake, or unexpected inclement weather. Search and rescue can be difficult in these instances, especially in remote wilderness. For search and rescue teams operating during night hours, a bright Led Light could help speed up the search and rescue process. Furthermore, if you're immobilized without the ability to create a signal or move to safety, an LED flashlight is exactly the tool to save your life by alerting search and rescue workers where you are located.
Home Invasion
It's just after two o'clock in the morning. Your spouse is in bed next to you, your children down the hall in their bedrooms. Suddenly, your eyes open wide, and you're fully awake. You've heard something unfamiliar. You sit straight up in bed and realize that someone is in your home. What are you going to do?
In the dark of night, you're going to want all the brightness an LED Bright Light can offer -- it's just the instrument you'll need to protect your family and ward off intruders.
Parachute Problems
George, a former U.S. paratrooper, was participating in an airborne training exercise. Upon landing, his chute re-inflated and proceeded to drag him down the drop zone at a rapid and increasing speed. Thankfully, George was carrying an LED keychain light and knife combo. Using the knife, George cut away one of the riser straps in order to collapse the parachute and save his life. George's little LED keychain light, mainly used for finding his car on dark nights, saved his life because of one brilliant innovation. This final scenario, admittedly, is one most people are not likely to encounter, but this true tale is compelling nonetheless, and certainly applicable to more than just parachutes.
Whether you're an avid adventurer, homeowner, or even a paratrooper, an LED tactical torch will bring you comfort and aid if you should find yourself in a life-threatening situation.
~Richard McNeal, 2009
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Note: The testimonies referenced in this article can be found in their entirety at
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 Winchester Utility Knife Very Unique Combo Tool US $.99
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 1960s MSCO Sterling Silver Money Clip Knife Combo NOS US $19.95
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 Old KA BAR Union Cut Olean NY Knife Ax COMBO NICE US $199.99
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 BILL DANCE LICENSED OUTDOORS DEERHUNTER COMBO KNIFE SET US $6.97
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 VINTAGE WESTERN USA KNIFE AXE HATCHET COMBO US $127.50
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 United Trailblazer Knife Axe Combo US $44.00
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 CRKT Knife Tiny Tighe Breaker Combo Veff Blade Retired US $13.00
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 Humvee Emergency Rescue Knife LED Combo US $18.95
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 Gerber Easy Open Fast Draw Knife Combo Blade US $32.50
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 HERO EDGE ROSEWOOD HUNTERS COMBO KNIFE SET US $9.99
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 SuperKnife Super Knife Flexi Light Flex Combo Pack NEW US $6.99
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 CRKT Knife M16 13SF Combo Black Tanto Tip Blade Carson US $11.49
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 Gerber Knife Chameleon Combo Blade Model 6425 Retired US $5.50
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 Engraved Elk Ridge Gut Hook Folding Combo Knife Set US $29.95
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 VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY LED FLASHLIGHT KNIFE COMBO NEW US $12.99
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 Gut Hook Hunting Knife Folding Pocket Knife Combo US $4.99
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 NEW Kershaw Chive Knife 1600 Kydex Neck Sheath Combo US $26.99
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 NEW Gerber Remix Folding Blade Knife Combo Edge US $21.81
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 FROST CUTLERY FIXED COMBO BLADE KNIFE LEATHER SHEATH US $9.99
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 Knife Jigs Combo 6 Pieces 6oz 170g 55In a Lure Bag US $16.99
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 SPYDERCO FOLDING KNIFE COMBO BLADE US $25.01
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 Vintage Knife Hatchet Combo With Belt Sheath 1930 40 US $150.00
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 CSOSBORNE COMBINATION KNIFE SEAM RIPPER 1020 US $9.99
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 Vintage KABAR Knife Hatchett Combo with sheath Nice US $45.00
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 NWTF Knife and Shears Combo Set New in Box US $7.99
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 NWTF OSFA Hat and Pocket Knife Combo Set US $9.99
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 NWTF OSFA Hat and Knife Combo Set US $9.99
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 NWTF Hat and Pocket Knife COMBO set NEW US $9.99
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 NWTF Hat and Knife Combo NEW US $9.99
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 Rite Edge 3 Piece Military Combo Knife Set US $9.71
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 Marbles Axe Knife Combo US $29.99
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 United Special Agent Stinger Side Mount Combo Knife NIB US $9.95
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 New Columbia River CRKT Pazoda Combo Edge 6490 Knife US $.99
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Gerber 22-49470 Gator Combo Axe $26.77 The Gerber 22-49470 Gator Combo Axe with a small fixed blade knife in the handle is ideal for use while hunting, hiking, or performing work around your home. With a forged steel axe head that maintains its sharp edge, this Gerber Gator Axe also features both the Gerber Gator textured rubber grip, a virtually indestructible nylon handle, and an easily accessible knife that is magnetically secured i... |
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Boston Warehouse Turtle Cutting Board and Trivet Combo $9.99 One side can be used as a cutting board, and the other as a trivet for warm dishes. Not for use with hot pots. Maximum temperature: 230 degrees F / 110 degrees C. Pursuing his dream of starting his own business, Peter Jenkins founded Boston Warehouse in 1974. Peter, who was originally from Manchester, England, selected Boston for his warehouse because of its accessibility to shipments from Euro... |
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Plastic Heavyweight Variety Cutlery, Clear, Box Of 180 $11.82 DXECH0180DX7 Provide your guests with quality, crystal plastic cutlery. For convenience, the cutlery comes in a reclosable tray--so you can just store it and use it at the next gathering. Each pack comes with 60 of each: forks, knives and teaspoons. 60 each of forks, knives and teaspoons per pack; 10 packs per carton. Global Product Type: Utensils-Fork;Knife;Teaspoon; Utensils Type: Fork; Knife; ... |
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Rompiendo Hielo $13.45 Tracks: 1. Rompiendo Hielo (Son Montuno) 2. Imelda (Bolero) 3. Mack The Knife 4. Siboney (Afro - Cubano) 5. Linda Guajira (Guajira) 6. Por Ella (Vallenata - Son)... |
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Glitterhouse Records Hot Spots 1. the great crusades - feels so good 2. tim gibbons - shylingo 3. lou ford - what i've got to do 4. knife in the water - rene 5. pleasant grove - solid system 6. dakota suite - the cost of living 7. the baptist generals - pats the rub 8. joe pernice - bum leg 9. rainer - pastime paradise 10. larry barrett - the big slowdown 11. nadine - angela 12. terry lee hale - michigan weather 13. mark olson ... |
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[LP Record] Solid and Raunch - Bill Black's Combo CONTENTS: DON'T BE CRUEL, SINGIN' THE BLUES, BLUE BERRY HILL, I ALMOST LOST MY MIND, CHERRY PINK, MONA LISA, HONKY TONK, TEQUILA, RAUNCHY, YOU WIN AGAIN, BO DIDDLEY, MACK THE KNIFE,... |
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Cuticle Pusher & Nail Cleaner Combo - PRO-QUALITY - Stainless Steel $5.41 ... |
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Cuticle Pusher & Remover Tool - PRO-QUALITY - Stainless Steel $4.99 Great for trimming cuticles, cleaning fingernails and giving manicures. The curved end shapes the cuticle and the spoon end cleans the dirt from underneath the nails.... |
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Gerber Gator Combo Axe II w/ Saw $64.80 The Gerber Combo Axe II with Saw features an axe with a hollow handle into which a saw fits. Gerber made the axe handle out of nearly indestructible glass-filled nylon, so it's lightweight and durable. This handle is long for improved striking force and has a textured rubber coating to keep your hands glued to it for safe chopping. The durable wood saw slides into the hollow section of the handle,... |
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Smith's DCS4 4 FINE & COARSE Diamond Combo Sharpening Stones $13.89 Smith's Diamond Combination Stone. Includes course and fine stones. Use the course Stone for badly beaten-up blades, and the fine Stone to put the finishing edge and polish on your cutlery. Also features a sharpening groove for your fish hooks or tools. For safekeeping, the Stones can be stored in the soft-grip rubber handle. Get yours Today! Smith's Diamond Combination Stone... |