they included a long-bladed hunting knife whose scabbard he threaded into his belt ; a dual-chambered co2 pistol , encased in a nylon shoulder holster , that silently shot immobilizing darts into attacking animals , such as pit bulls ; two flares designed to assist stranded drivers in broken-down cars to attract or deter other motorists ; a pair of small zeiss ikon 8x10 binoculars attached to his trousers by a velcro strip ; a penlight ; raw-hide laces ; and finally , pocket-sized wire cutters in case there was a metal fence .