Kayak knife

[LG&M]

I think the 1082OR Field knife looks like it would make a good kayak knife. I wish it could be had with a kaydex sheath. How would the 14C28N hold up in fresh water?
I know Kershaw makes the Amphibian it just doesn't work for me. Any other Kershaws I should look at?

 

[knivesandguns]

You can make your own kydex sheath pretty easily using the kit from knifekits.

 

[EricV]

As long as its not bead blasted 14c seems to be pretty good around fresh water, the amount of belly on that blade though would be a poor choice in my opinion for a water rescue knife. If you are intending on cutting rope, or webbing (like on a pfd strap) or neoprene (like on a spray skirt) serrations help quite a bit, and the less belly the better, as it will tend to have the item you are trying to cut roll off the edge without being cut. The amphibian really is pretty well designed, models to look at would be the 1078 responder, 1028 antelope hunter, or even the 1008 sea hunter (a bit big for most uses)

For my use on river everyday nothing short of H1 steel holds up well enough corrosion wise (a serrated hawkbill folder), but for the occasional use, 14c aught to be great, and 420 would also be very corrosion resistant.

It comes down to what exactly is your use for the knife?

 

[LG&M]

Thanks for the input. Bottom line is I like the knife, I like the orange Handel and I was looking to justify getting one.

 

[EricV]

Thanks for the input. Bottom line is I like the knife, I like the orange Handel and I was looking to justify getting one.

Best reason there ever was to get a knife!

Happy boating!

 

[harlycarly]

Thanks for the input. Bottom line is I like the knife, I like the orange Handel and I was looking to justify getting one.

Looks like you talked yourself into it then. I recently picked one up and I really like how it feels. Pretty sure you could get somebody to make you up a Kydex sheath, not do it yourself. Funny, I just mink oiled the sheath on mine today.

FWIW, I was looking on another section of this forum about getting a sheath for a CRKT M.U.K.. Somebody suggested a Remington sheath that could be ordered on-line for around $4. I googled it and ordered a couple as I plan to use the M.U.K. for surf fishing. Just for kicks I tried the Field Knife in it and it fit perfectly. It snapped in, but was much quicker to draw than the stock sheath. Not sure I'll ever use it, but it is an option.

In my post about my Field Knife I got the bug for a PackRat. Very similar, but an assisted folder. Why not get one of each?

 

[LG&M]

I think when the Knockout is released I might get both.

 

[Niagara]

Couldn't agree more it with comments below. Choice in question would suck for river knife use. Also no ordinary sheath will do you need something that will lash to 4 slot clasp on Pfd's well. and the sheath needs to be locking type with press-n-pull mechanism that secures the knife regardless of your position in the water.

Kershaw has you covered, I suggest a Sea Hunter by Kershaw. Also I have made mistake and had pointed tips before now only use Blunt-tip blades for safety. They make great pry to open clams and oysters if your lucky to be in that part of world.

http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=144&brand=kershaw

As long as its not bead blasted 14c seems to be pretty good around fresh water, the amount of belly on that blade though would be a poor choice in my opinion for a water rescue knife. If you are intending on cutting rope, or webbing (like on a pfd strap) or neoprene (like on a spray skirt) serrations help quite a bit, and the less belly the better, as it will tend to have the item you are trying to cut roll off the edge without being cut. The amphibian really is pretty well designed, models to look at would be the 1078 responder, 1028 antelope hunter, or even the 1008 sea hunter (a bit big for most uses)

For my use on river everyday nothing short of H1 steel holds up well enough corrosion wise (a serrated hawkbill folder), but for the occasional use, 14c aught to be great, and 420 would also be very corrosion resistant.

It comes down to what exactly is your use for the knife?