Knives - Blunt tip vs. Drop point

[grouchyturtle]

Which do you use and why?

Other than the obvious:
"Blunt, so my clumsy buddy doesn't accidentally stab my BC!"

but since my buddy's the clumsy one, maybe the correct answer would be:
"Drop tip to protect myself from my clumsy buddy."

[Walter]

Depends on your goal.

[MechDiver]

It doesn't really matter, as long as it's sharp. I also carry shears.

Phil

[pescador775]

There are clean and crisp reasons for knife selection. As a spearfisherman I normally carry a slender stiletto, hard steel (not a drop point, dagger tip). When ground pounding, tanking, blowing bubbles in search of east coast oysters or west coast scallops, I carry a blunt tip, heavy knife, soft steel. When wrecking, I sometimes carry a SEAL combat style knife which can punch through rusty iron and sheet metal or cut wire. I never carry shears, darning needles or box cutters.

[Genesis]

I have both a dagger-tip and blunt. I also carry shears.

If I'm spearfishing, then the dagger-tip is the knife I have, because I sometimes have to finish the job that the spear began.

If I'm not, then the dagger tip is just another thing for me to puncture myself with, and I take the blunt tip. The dagger tip is useless for prying (unless you want to break it!) where the blunt tip is quite useful for that purpose as well.

The shears are there for lines and such. While the notch in the knife works fine on mono, try cutting stainless leader material with it sometime - forgetaboutit. The shears go through it like butter.

[roturner]

Doesn't matter. The shape of the tip isn't the reason I decide for/against a knife.

R..



grunzster once bubbled...
Which do you use and why?

Other than the obvious:
"Blunt, so my clumsy buddy doesn't accidentally stab my BC!"

but since my buddy's the clumsy one, maybe the correct answer would be:
"Drop tip to protect myself from my clumsy buddy."

[WillAbbott]

I prefer the blunt tip for everyday diving (don't do anytning else) that way I don't stab myself or equipment. I've got a tip made for prying without snapping the blade off, etc.

so Blunt because.
No accidental stab
No Tip to break off
Can pry with it.

my .02 cents.

[MechDiver]

WillAbbott once bubbled...
I prefer the blunt tip for everyday diving (don't do anytning else) that way I don't stab myself or equipment. I've got a tip made for prying without snapping the blade off, etc.

so Blunt because.
No accidental stab
No Tip to break off
Can pry with it.

my .02 cents.

A dive knife is not made to pry with. The steel is too brittle and the blade too sharp. Right tool for job...

Phil

[MechDiver]

pescador775 once bubbled...
I never carry shears, darning needles or box cutters.

I carry knitting needles to point out those not savvy enough to carry shears :mean: :D

[WillAbbott]

MechDiver once bubbled...


A dive knife is not made to pry with. The steel is too brittle and the blade too sharp. Right tool for job...

Phil

I meant you can pry things like muscles (sp?) and other shellfishy things.

[grouchyturtle]

Doesn't matter. The shape of the tip isn't the reason I decide for/against a knife.

Well what about a knife that is the exact same model, but comes either blunt or pointed?

Here's another question I should have added before

steel or titanium?

[tholt576]

MechDiver once bubbled...
It doesn't really matter, as long as it's sharp. I also carry shears.

Phil

I wouldn't be caught dead without my shears. ;-)

[Ari]

Good cutting edge is sufficient. Sharp tip is, IMHO, a safety issue UW.

Ari :)

[Dryglove]

I carry a small blunt tip knife on my waist strap along with shears and a z knife in my bellow pocket in case i get snagged in some fishing line.

[JDostal]

I like a blunt tip knife. I won't accidentally stab something with it I shouldn't be stabbing. I can pry/bang on something with it without worrying about snapping off the tip.

I have a 420SS blade, but if I were to buy another knife I would go with titanium. You don't have to worry about corrosion as much. Every time I dive, I have to dismantle my knife, let it dry and give it a light coating of oil. It gets old FAST! I didn't do it once and left it for a day or two and then I spent forever buffing a couple of tiny rust spots that showed up...grrrrrr.

[MechDiver]

Omicron once bubbled...
Every time I dive, I have to dismantle my knife, let it dry and give it a light coating of oil. It gets old FAST! I didn't do it once and left it for a day or two and then I spent forever buffing a couple of tiny rust spots that showed up...grrrrrr.

Way too much trouble. Put a light coating of silicon grease on the knive and you'll be fine unless you rub it off.

Phil

[Genesis]

is VERY brittle.

You can get away with prying with a 402 SS blunt-tip knife.

Try it with a Titanium knife and there is a very good chance that the blade will snap.