Diving/dive knives?

I've used a (Underwater Kinetics) UK Fusilier for years. Takes apart easily for cleaning. I smear a little silicone grease on it and have never had any rust. Their Remora is a smaller version for strapping on a BC. It's a great knife too. They are in the $40 range depending on where you buy them.

A "Z knife" is a tiny line cutter and sheath that clips on your BC and is dynamite on monofilament. Costs less than $10.

As noted, EMT shears are a must. The "Sea Snips" variety with nylon sheath are less than $15. I keep it in my BC pocket. Very handy for lots of things. CAUTION: Although EMT shear blades are made of stainless steel, the hinge pins are just plain carbon steel and do rust. Good idea to replace the shears every couple years. I've seen the pins crumble.

I'm not sure, but I think all EMT shears are made in the same factory with a huge warehouse, sort of like pink flamingoes used to be. The only differences are grip color and type of sheath.

One other point. Never, ever, use a lanyard on a dive knife.
 
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sodak said:
At least he was man enough to admit it! That's a rare quality these days.
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Rare these days, but that was back in 1975, when it was a typical attitude, especially the school I was attending. Texas A&M's Corps of Cadets has an honor code that, at least back then (no knowledge of what goes on now-a-days). One of the tenets was "An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal, nor does he tolerate those who do." I have always tried to live up to that, probably what makes me such a piss-poor politician.

moxie said:
I've used a (Underwater Kinetics) UK Fusilier for years. Takes apart easily for cleaning. I smear a little silicone grease on it and have never had any rust. Their Remora is a smaller version for strapping on a BC. It's a great knife too. They are in the $40 range depending on where you buy them.

A "Z knife" is a tiny line cutter and sheath that clips on your BC and is dynamite on monofilament. Costs less than $10.

As noted, EMT shears are a must. The "Sea Snips" variety with nylon sheath are less than $15. I keep it in my BC pocket. Very handy for lots of things. CAUTION: Although EMT shear blades are made of stainless steel, the hinge pins are just plain carbon steel and do rust. Good idea to replace the shears every couple years. I've seen the pins crumble.

I'm not sure, but I think all EMT shears are made in the same factory with a huge warehouse, sort of like pink flamingoes used to be. The only differences are grip color and type of sheath.

One other point. Never, ever, use a lanyard on a dive knife.
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When I used the term "lanyard" above, I was not referring to a lanyard with a clip on the end for semi-permanently attaching it to yourself, but more in the sense of a short, "floating tag-line" with no loops, attached to the instrument. I use pieces of white, floating water-ski tow rope. This aids in finding said instrument in the event you drop it in shallow enough water to access the bottom. In the lakes and stock ponds where we do S&R work, a dropped knife or shears inevitably buries itself in the mud, but the short piece of ski rope is still sticking up above the bottom.
 
I don't dive but I like knives and I picked this up a few weeks ago for a great price. Back in the 80s every self respecting scuba diver had one strapped to their leg...

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Awesome. Keep it coming guys.

And yes, I suppose I should figure out what risks I will face in my particular area first. A few people I know who dive around here have mentioned needing their knives occasionally, although none of them in an immediately threatening or life/death situation. However, given that it can be bad, I'm glad I came here to confirm my suspicions and guesses first.
 
Buck made diving knife called the Tiburon (Model 185). It has a very secure sheath. The knife material is 17-7PH stainless steel. It's a lot like the 300 series 18-8 SS used in cookware except it's 17-7. Many organized (guided) dives don't allow knives.
 
Have a look at Timberline knives production of the Fellhoelter ECS custom model. It's a solid set up all around, especially the SHEATH system. There are a few good videos showing it on youtube. Many other good choices available as well good luck with the search.
 
Carrying a dive knife, is like a toting a compass topside on a sunny day. It's a basic tool, that you'll forget about until you need it. If you mostly dive fresh, shallow water, getting tangled on fishing line is a hazard. Cheap, stainless toenail or fisherman's clippers are a common choice, or backup, then, and the right size for a BC pocket.
 
Great thread!

Any other fixed blade, serrated edge, options anyone would add to this list? Something suitable for use as a pry tool for sea urchin and shellfish perhaps as well?
 
You already know the answer my friend. Spyderco Salt! I would consider the previous suggestions of the sheeps foot enuff and the aqua salt. I would go fully serrated. The edge holding capability is much higher than the plain edge counterparts and something tells me you are able to sharpen serrations. ;)
 
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