I've been diving for 28 years and have done nearly 2900 dives. In that time I have needed a knife 3 times for use in earnest (not counting cutting sandwiches etc). On all 3 occasions the rope or wire concerned would not have cut with a small knife or shears as it was 1" thick or more
I carry a 8" knife on my leg, a 3" backup on the BC or harness, Shears on my belt and a net slasher (Z) in my pocket.
The 1" apple peelers I see a lot of folks carrying are useless in anchor line or loster pot rope unless its under tension. If your going to carry a knife, carry a knife. Likewise a knife is not good in fishing net where shears or z knifes are best
Who cares what the fashion police say, carry the tools appropriate to the job
I carry a 8" knife on my leg, a 3" backup on the BC or harness, Shears on my belt and a net slasher (Z) in my pocket.
The 1" apple peelers I see a lot of folks carrying are useless in anchor line or loster pot rope unless its under tension. If your going to carry a knife, carry a knife. Likewise a knife is not good in fishing net where shears or z knifes are best
Who cares what the fashion police say, carry the tools appropriate to the job