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fnfalman
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You get a choice of color for the grip (black, red, neon yellow, neon green, blue). And if you were to really want to be funky, get the Dive Rite one. It comes with a gorgeous red sheath and titanium nitride coated blades. Of course it costs $30 as opposed to $10 for the regular kind.
smellzlikefish
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I know a lot of people who love the shears. Any sharp knife will cut. Personally, my dive knife is as cheap as they come. That way, when I drop it, I will be less likely to swim after it.
DevonDiver
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I use Halcyon Titanium knives on both my recreational and technical configurations. The are small, sharp (three slices to cut clear through a 2" rope) and they don't rust or lost their edge over time. The sheath is secure also...and fits conveniently onto a webbing waist strap.
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wetbehindthegears
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I just got a Smith & Wesson "aquanaut"
it does all I need it to, it is sharp, inexpensive, has straps or clips to attach it.
it does all I need it to, it is sharp, inexpensive, has straps or clips to attach it.
http://unrealfind.amazonwebstore.com/B000FXXU5E/M/B000FXXU5E.htm
Here is what I ended up with. I came across one today in my local dive shop and really like the way it feels, disassembles, and it's relatively inexpensive (~$30 on sale). I plan to make a sheath out of 2" webbing folded and stitched like I have seen other divers do. I looked at numerous "BC knives" but they just felt too small for my hand (though I did find a nice little BC knife that I might get as a "backup"). For my personal comfort (what I feel I can use effectively), I wanted something with a large enough handle that I could grip fully and I found most BC knives had too small of a handle (both diameter and length). The blade length feels about optimum (perhaps a tad longer than NEEDED) and the overall package just felt right.
Here is what I ended up with. I came across one today in my local dive shop and really like the way it feels, disassembles, and it's relatively inexpensive (~$30 on sale). I plan to make a sheath out of 2" webbing folded and stitched like I have seen other divers do. I looked at numerous "BC knives" but they just felt too small for my hand (though I did find a nice little BC knife that I might get as a "backup"). For my personal comfort (what I feel I can use effectively), I wanted something with a large enough handle that I could grip fully and I found most BC knives had too small of a handle (both diameter and length). The blade length feels about optimum (perhaps a tad longer than NEEDED) and the overall package just felt right.
update:
As much as I like this knife, the stupid "finger grips" really ticked me off (actually hurt when using the knife). Because they are at that "one size fits all" spacing, they don't fit my hands. Easy solution, grind them off. 10mins with the grinder and some sand paper, wala, smooth/flat grip that is comfortable. Now I really do like this knife.
If I could change one thing, I would make the handle a bit shorter as it has about 2 fingers extra space/length than I need. Oh well, can't complain too much. It's light weight, solid, and cuts through rope/cord with one "slice". I'm happy
As much as I like this knife, the stupid "finger grips" really ticked me off (actually hurt when using the knife). Because they are at that "one size fits all" spacing, they don't fit my hands. Easy solution, grind them off. 10mins with the grinder and some sand paper, wala, smooth/flat grip that is comfortable. Now I really do like this knife.
If I could change one thing, I would make the handle a bit shorter as it has about 2 fingers extra space/length than I need. Oh well, can't complain too much. It's light weight, solid, and cuts through rope/cord with one "slice". I'm happy
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I came into this thread a little late as I see the OP has already purchased a knife but since shears were mentioned, I've been diving w/ an XS Fogcutter for years and love it, best of both worlds.
I came into this thread a little late as I see the OP has already purchased a knife but since shears were mentioned, I've been diving w/ an XS Fogcutter for years and love it, best of both worlds.
thats a neat little piece....I'm still planning to get a small backup knife some time so I'll look at that as well. thanks
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