Dive Knife

I'd suggest taking a look at Spydero's Salt line of knives. They are made with H1 steel which if not completely rust proof, is at least REALLY corrosion resistant. I think it is actually supposed to be rust proof though. And I think edge-holding was supposed to be on par with AUS8 if I remember correctly.

I think the Aqua Salt would fit the bill quite nicely. Or the Caspian Salt.
 
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Just checked the site, says they're H1. Is this the best steel for saltwater applications? or does anyone know of others. The spyderco looks nice. I'd like to have at least three contenders.
 
Black said:
Just checked the site, says they're H1. Is this the best steel for saltwater applications?
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As far as I've come across, H1 seems like THE steel for marine environments. Due to it's composition it cannot rust, or at least does not react to a significant degree. There are other knife steels that are more corrosion resistant than others, but I don't think they can approximate rust proof. I grew up in Hawaii; when I move back there, I'll definitely be picking up the whole Salt line for when I get back to ocean and underwater activities :thumbup:.
 
Lapp_Dance said:
I have a Benchmade H20 (H1 steel) with the yellow handle lashed onto my BCD. Been in fresh water lakes and pools for training classes, rinsed but never wiped off, and is still in pristine condition. I highly recommend it if you only need a small-ish blade.
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i beleive the benchmade 100H2O is actually X15 T.N

from the benchmade website

X15 T.N: This French steel was developed for the aircraft industry for jet ball bearings, as well as the medical industry for scalpels. It has the ability to resist rust in the worst of conditions while maintaining ample edge retention. The capability behind this steel is in the way it is manufactured, resulting in the finest steel for use in harsh environments such as salt water. The edge on an X15 T.N blade is easier to maintain.
 
ColonelX said:
i beleive the benchmade 100H2O is actually X15 T.N
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Actually ColoneX, I do believe the original BM 100H20 was made with H1, in fact, it looks like BM was the first to put H1 in a product. I think they recently switched to the X15 steel, something about it providing better edge holding while still retaining really good corrosion resistance. Not rust proof like H1, but still really good.

ETA: Ah, was typing this while you found that thread, Black, good find! :thumbup:
 
Black said:
Just checked the site, says they're H1. Is this the best steel for saltwater applications? or does anyone know of others. The spyderco looks nice. I'd like to have at least three contenders.
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H1 is rustproof with edge retention in the AUS-8 range. No other real competitors out there for a dive knife unless you want to look at some low 400 series steels or titanium.

Varg Lobos said:
The Aqua Salt and Benchmade 100H20 are excellent suggestions. I have both and love them both.

However, for a less expensive option, try Kershaw's Sea Hunter. Nice knife, and you won't care if you lose it while diving.(It happens!)

http://www.gpknives.com/item/kershaw-sea-hunter.html
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I don't understand why you'd want a knife in 420JS. :barf:

BTW, that X15 stuff BM uses is not rust proof. Heavy exposure to moisture has had it rust plenty. H1 knives are in and out rust proof, no corrosion at all, even in unnatural "make the sucker rust" tests some of the members here have put it through.
 
the only dive knife ive ever had not rust is a titanium one, lol, never tried a h1 blade though, maybe time for yet another dive knife.

my background - entire life of diving, 7 years of spearfishing, the last 5 years of that have been commercial type spearfishing (shooting for money as opposed to shooting just for fun)

ive never found a dive knife on the market that suited me, but i will tell you one thing, dive knives have the ability to dissapear in the weirdest places. dont spend big bucks on a knife that you should really consider a disposable entity, unless your just doing a few recreational scuba dives a year, then its as simple as spraying some silicone spray on your knife before you dive, and washing it when you come out the water... that gets tedious when your diving 6 times a week for 6+ hours a day, but it isnt so bad if your just hitting the water a few times.
 
I don't understand why you'd want a knife in 420JS.
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Because it's cheap and if you dive as much as I do, you are going to lose it. The knife in the above link does the job it's suppose to do. It cuts things.

If you want a knife that has great steel and just sits on your self and you can show your buddies, then get the Benchmade or Spyderco.
 
Varg Lobos said:
Because it's cheap and if you dive as much as I do, you are going to lose it. The knife in the above link does the job it's suppose to do. It cuts things.

If you want a knife that has great steel and just sits on your self and you can show your buddies, then get the Benchmade or Spyderco.
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Funny, none of my knives sit on my shelf so my "buddies" can look at them. :rolleyes:

Never lost a knife either. Guess that comes from keeping track of them?
 
Thanks for putting my spelling error in bold. Guess you are perfect in spelling and diving. Never met anyone who dives who hasn't lost a knife. Glad I finally met someone who can keep track of everything when they are underwater.
 
Varg Lobos said:
Thanks for putting my spelling error in bold. Guess you are perfect in spelling and diving. Never met anyone who dives who hasn't lost a knife. Glad I finally met someone who can keep track of everything when they are underwater.
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I just thought it'd be weird to put my knives on my self and show them off to my buddies. :rolleyes:

It's not about keeping track, it's about keeping a hold on it. That or putting a lanyard around your wrist.
 
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