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22 gru 2007 · Some of you may have noticed that I tend to carry a K&M match safe a lot in the field. It always has matches and striker, and a small ceramic rod for edge touch up if I need it. But that's not the only reason I like it. It also has a decent 20mm compass. Now, I have a few compasses. I am fond of mirrored sighting compasses for several reasons.
12 gru 2022 · The K&M has more history though. For a purely functional metal match safe, these days I would probably take the Exotac XL. It has no compass, but it does have a striker pad on the inside, which is helpful as strike-anywhere matches are now mostly displaced by safety matches.
The other primary difference and one of the handy things about the K&M is the compass built into the cap. It is a quality compass and calibrated true with my K&R Alpin as well as my Cammenga. The orange cap on the case serves to protect the compass.
30 sty 2009 · I have the standard K&M matchsafes as well as the long ones specifically made for the REI Stormproof matches. The difference is: Standard = 4.00 inches (~10.10 cm) with protective cap on the compass end
Hello all For your consideration, a solid brass K&M Match Safe This would be described on their site as standard brass natural. Condition, it has...
21 lut 2010 · I do have a very similar but more cheaply made brass button compass, wartime or 1950s, with a celluloid glass I don't trust. It takes foreverto settle and since I've started to carry a K & M match safe with its little built into the lid Suunto compass I have stopped carrying it as a emergency.
Hi guys I was wishing to purchase a couple of K&M Match Cases after seeing some in the flesh at a recent event. However I have only been able to find them...
