emergency rope cutting

[jimfbte]

Hey guys I am a college student studying arboriculture. With this come a lot of climbing trees using ropes or spurs. A lot of rigging is involved in the tree and i want a knife that could be use in an emergency to cut any ropes free. I have quite a good collection already and have been using a Spyderco harpy or 93mm rescue. These seem like good options but i am discouraged that they are folders. I was looking at the Spyderco spot SE but dont like only a 1" blade.

So if you guys have any recommendations on a good rope cutter Im open to suggestions or on the flip side any encouragement that would make me more confident in the folders.

thanks in advance

For emergency cutting of ropes, consider the various knives used in the marine/rafting/boting community, espeially the ones that attach to life vests (PFDs). Many have serrated edges and a hawkbill shape with a blunt tip for safety.

One of them to consider is the CRKT Kommer Bear Claw. It is a short, lightweight, fixed blade in a synthetic (Kydex?) sheath easily attached to a belt, vest, neck-chain, etc.

http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_detail.html?s=CR2510ER

edit: I have no connection with above store, etc. etc.

Hope this helps.

Jim FBtE