I am wondering if anyone has tried the stainless steel underwater safety shears? Or if anyone would recommend them over a traditional dive knife?
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Absolutely. Shears can cut wire which most knives cannot. They are somewhat safer as well. The only small downside is the center pin tends to rust out over time. Given their budget price they are a great addition to a divers kit. Some divers carry both a knife and shears.
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For me the advantage of EMT shears is that they cut monofilament line one-handed. With a knife I generally have to tension the line with the other hand.
Knives have advantages also, so I carry both a knife and EMT shears.
Knives have advantages also, so I carry both a knife and EMT shears.
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