Dive knives: Tester's choice or go cheapie?

[maudiver216]

Hello all,

As a requirement for taking the NASE AWOS course, I am required to get a dive knife. For someone who dives an average of 20 times per year in the Florida Atlantic waters, is there a compelling case for not going the cheap route on this and buying a more expensive knife? Let's assume. money isn't an issue here. Thanks

 

[tbone1004]

you have a 3d printer?

Line Cutter (Diving, Survival) by luboshocc

if not, if you're in the ocean you need trauma shears of some variety on top of a knife. For a knife I'd recommend a Trilobite. Mount it to your computer strap. Put the shears in a pocket *put a bolt snap and a leash on them!!!*
Replace the blades and shears as frequently as needed *they're dirt cheap*

 

[stuartv]

Everything you would need and more:

Cutting Tools | Dive Gear Express®

Except a good sheath for the shears.

For that:

MSM Shear Pouch - MIL-SPEC MONKEY STORE

 

[Snoweman]

My preference: Mini FogCutter Knife

Dive knife, line cutter, shears, and more, all-in-one. I have it mounted to my BCD.

 

[TMHeimer]

I bought the cheapest knife possible 13 years ago and have still to use it for anything.

 

[runsongas]

grind down a cheap ss steak knife

 

[Johnoly]

.. Let's assume. money isn't an issue here.....

Bigger issue...........I'm lazy and don't scrub my gear with gentle soap every week. It get's a 20 minute fresh water soak & dry and that's it.

Love my Titanium knife blade. I just abuse it and never wash it. 10 years and going strong, sharp, and can't rust. Looks and works like the day I bought it.

 

[MargaritaMike]

Everything you would need and more:

Cutting Tools | Dive Gear Express®

Except a good sheath for the shears.

For that:

MSM Shear Pouch - MIL-SPEC MONKEY STORE

@stuartv made this suggestion to someone a year ago and I saw it. I did exactly as he suggested and haven't regretted it for a minute. I have a great BFK that I can't wear because of the marine park regulations, so I bought a cheap folding knife from LeisurePro that I carry in a pocket except when I'm Lion Fish hunting. On my last trip a fellow diver liked my setup so much that he offered to buy it when I left. You can get cheap EMT shears in a bunch of places.

Cheers -

 

[Snoweman]

@stuartv made this suggestion to someone a year ago and I saw it. I did exactly as he suggested and haven't regretted it for a minute. I have a great BFK that I can't wear because of the marine park regulations, so I bought a cheap folding knife from LeisurePro that I carry in a pocket except when I'm Lion Fish hunting. On my last trip a fellow diver liked my setup so much that he offered to buy it when I left. You can get cheap EMT shears in a bunch of places.

Cheers -

Wow. I've never been asked to leave my dive knife behind in CZM, but I wouldn't call it a BFK, either.

 

[MargaritaMike]

Cheers -