Which BCD knife to buy?

[Oki Dirt Diver]

First off I'd like to say hello to everyone here! And secondly, I was wanting to get opinions on what brand of knife to get for my BCD. My eyes are starting to glaze over from looking on the internet so I thought I would get some input from you guys on what would be the best choice to get and why!

Thanks.......Kerry

 

[D_B]

No brand suggestion (you'll get plenty of replies) but ... Try them, and/or make sure it has a good latch to hold the knife in .. I've replaced my UK Trigger knife 2 times already because the scabbard is not the best at retaining the knife
Also, try it out on cutting a zip tie, mine felt really sharp , but even brand new it would not cut a tie strap as easily as I thought it should ... It will now


Welcome to the Board, Oki

 

[Charlie99]

Just to confuse you a bit more .........

don't forget to look at EMT shears. I carry both EMT shears and a folding lockback knife and use the shears far, far more often.

Can't help you on brands. The knife is just a generic sort of folding knife with a blade lock, and with a stud protruding from the blade so I can easily open it one handed. About $10 at most dive shops.

 

[Izu]

I have a little remora on my inflator hose. It never gets in the way and my hand can find it without thinking. I tear it down twice a year to clean under the handle and notice it is starting to rust- no big deal but my next will be the TI version.

 

[kiltdiver]

shears and/or a z-knife are great. the z-knive does not take up much room at all and does not get in the way.

 

[shoturtle]

something in titanium low maintenance, no rusting issue. Pro Mate are pretty inexpensive compare to the bigger knife brands.

 

[Oki Dirt Diver]

I appreciate all the input from everyone!

Thanks!

 

[harb99]

the wenoka squeeze lock knives are nice - they are availible in stainless or titanium.

 

[Theunis]

I have a 6 inch knife that I used to strap on my lower leg. I do look like a "cowboy" with it. Lately I have been diving without a knife because I am feeling embarrassed with all the comments to my "over kill" knife. Maybe I should also upgrade to a tiny hide-away knife which I can hide in my BC.

A friend of mine once told me, after he got tangled up in a fishing net, the bigger the knife the better and if it is ti big for the lower leg strap it to your torso!!

Thinking about it, maybe I should upgradeto a 8 inch blade.

 

[shotthebreeze]

I don't think Titanium is a must, to be honest. It's just more expensive. If you take good care of your gear/knife, a stainless steel knife will do you just fine. I have a Blue Reef stainless steel BC knife that I love to death. The blade is only 3.5 inches, which makes it just enough to get myself out of a jam with if necessary. It's also pretty good for opening up clams on the beach, lol.