Shears Vs Knife

[Scott L]

I haveonly needed the knife once. I was amazed how fast that knife sawed through that errant crab pot line!!!

 

[SurDo2]

Always carry a knife... Always. It's better to have something and not need it than need it and not have it. Shears are great as well but never find yourself without a knife underwater.

 

[Wayward Son]

I carry both, plus a Z knife.

 

[Scott L]

Always carry a knife... Always. It's better to have something and not need it than need it and not have it. Shears are great as well but never find yourself without a knife underwater.

If I had to choose between the two shears would win hands down. Try cutting steel leader with a knife. Shears would snip through in an instant. Two cutting tools are best as you may drop one in a panic...:shocked2:

P.S. With regard to rescue operations shears also make quick work of harnesses, etc.

 

[Soggy_Diver]

After a weekend of diving, I rinse my shears, dry them, every few weeks put a drop of oil on the rivet and work it in. They have lasted 4 years so far.

 

[diver 85]

Anyone think of any reason to carry a knife instead of shears? Apart from it's easier to knife your buddy.

I've both but am wondering whether I might as well leave the knife at home or add it to my kitchen block

Cheers,
J

p.s. no doubt this question has been asked here before but my search didn't render me immediate results and as is the wont of my generation have not the patience or attention span to trawl through multitudinous threads that may or may not have relevance. Plus I'm setting the house up for Halloween

For 5 bucks apiece, carry one of each.....can't go wrong then...

 

[diver 85]

After a weekend of diving, I rinse my shears, dry them, every few weeks put a drop of oil on the rivet and work it in. They have lasted 4 years so far.

Same time frame here---& same results, all for 5 dollars...

 

[drdaddy]

What are you laughing at?

That rope reached out and wrapped itself around my tank valve so fast that I felt like I was in Sea Hunt! As I was being whipped around I grabbed my knife and sliced (well, actually sawed through) through it's tentacle! The wounded creature drifted off as I triumphantly restored my knife to my wetsuit vest pocket.

Now, how would have this turned out if I only had my scissors?

Once again, I recommend carrying both shears and knife - especially in bay and jetty diving. Ropes and lines and an occasional net can mess up a dive.

P.S. It's been mentioned before and if a good reason to use shears when possible. You be very careful what you are cutting with your knife. That "rope" or "kelp" may be you or your buddy's air hose!

 

[lowviz]

......... You be very careful what you are cutting with your knife. That "rope" or "kelp" may be you or your buddy's air hose!

Point well made, same for that wicked Z-knife.

 

[Scott L]

What are you laughing at?

That rope reached out and wrapped itself around my tank valve so fast that I felt like I was in Sea Hunt! As I was being whipped around I grabbed my knife and sliced (well, actually sawed through) through it's tentacle! The wounded creature drifted off as I triumphantly restored my knife to my wetsuit vest pocket.

Now, how would have this turned out if I only had my scissors?

Once again, I recommend carrying both shears and knife - especially in bay and jetty diving. Ropes and lines and an occasional net can mess up a dive.

P.S. It's been mentioned before and if a good reason to use shears when possible. You be very careful what you are cutting with your knife. That "rope" or "kelp" may be you or your buddy's air hose!

Is that your term for a crab trap?