Lost last knife.. What do you think about these?

[av8er23]

My last knife fell out of the casing so I am replacing it.

It was this one.
http://www.joediveramerica.com/scubagear/prods/30401.html
It was mounted on my hose that went from my 1st stage to my computer. I am thinking that the flex in that hose caused it to come loose. Maybe not.

I want a small titanium one that will mount on that hose or somewhere on my bc. The knive is actually for my girl and she dives with a scubapro ladyhawk. Does anyone have any first hand experience with the two knives below?

http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/Cate..._0/Filter_2=148:3=145:5=149/BLRKCT.html?Hit=1

http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/Cate...escSort_0/Filter_2=148:5=149/BLRKM.html?Hit=1

 

[MSilvia]

I don't have any first hand experience with those, but I personally wouldn't buy either. What I want from a dive knife is an inexpensive device that will let me cut line in an emergency. I use a broad bladed steak knife with the tip filed off. If I lose it, I'll make another just like it for about $3, but I've had mine for a couple of years now with no problems.

Why anyone would spend over 10 times that for an easy-to-lose titanium blade is beyond me. It's not a bike race... spending the extra on Ti won't make the dive better. Any securely mounted blade will do, so long as it's sharp.

 

[av8er23]

you have a good point but i do not want a rusty blade after a couple dives.

 

[MSilvia]

you have a good point but i do not want a rusty blade after a couple dives.

Get good quality stainless, and take care of your gear. I still have the knife I started with 20 years ago, and while it does have a few mild tarnish spots, there isn't any rust on it after being used on over 100 dives. I still take it along once in a while if I think I'll want a blade with a point (for flounder hunting, for example).

 

[Doc]

Lost last knife.. What do you think about these?

Looks like the next knife you're going to lose.

Knives are the single "most lost" piece of gear.

 

[Loneranger]

What will your primary type of diving be. Wreck, cave, rec. Many different types and styles available with different uses. Personally I like a knife that can be removed and replaced in the sheath with one hand. There are many quality manufactures that fit the bill. Wenoka, Kershaw, Gerber are some of my favorites.

 

[regul8r]

When selecting a knife.. do you guys prefer a blunt tip or a pointed tip?

 

[Walter]

Buy a cheap pocket knife. Rinse it after every dive. Rinse your knife during your surface interval. Dive knives are throw away items. I do have a titanium knife - I found it on a dive. I don't dive with it. I dive with my cheap throw away pocket knife.

 

[Tavi]

I use a small Wenoka Blunt Tip Squeeze lock like this
I lost my first knife
I carry this one on my HP hose. In over 200 dives I haven't lost it yet. I've never had an entagement problem carrying it there.

In Scuba, knives are used more for digging or prying than they are for cutting. Therefore I prefer the blunt tip. I also carry shears.

 

[sardiver]

Shears for me and a UK remora on my hose (the blunt with the serrated blade usually or the dagger for spearfishing days) and a little one on my BP/W strap opposite from my hose side. You could tie me up in a straight jacket and I could reach a cutting edge. BTW, the blunt end is good for spinning the needle back on your analog depth guage (secondary to my computer)