knife for cutting climbing rope?

[GAGL]

i'm looking for a new knife for cutting climbing rope and webbing.

so far i've used the older version of the Petzl Spatha. while it's robust it's also a pain to open and the blade is too short for my liking.

the knife i'm talking about:

they released an updated version with a lock...still not a fan. i just want something better

i also looked at the Edelried Ropetooth shown below:

as you can tell, all of them are of rather cheap quality and they dont cut well at all.

maybe some of you can recommend me a better knife?

what do i need/want?

one hand opening (with gloves too)
serrations
lightweight
can be clipped to a carabiner (not necessarily,but would be nice)

i thought of some CRKT with VEFF serrations, people who use them swear by them. i don't know how good they cut rope tho.

should i just get a Leatherman Skeletool?

thanks in advance for any input!

 

[ferider]

or if you want stainless (due to sweat, food, etc.)

For your purpose, doesn't get better, IMHO.

 

[rhino]

i'm looking for a new knife for cutting climbing rope and webbing.

so far i've used the older version of the Petzl Spatha. while it's robust it's also a pain to open and the blade is too short for my liking.

the knife i'm talking about:

they released an updated version with a lock...still not a fan. i just want something better

i also looked at the Edelried Ropetooth shown below:

as you can tell, all of them are of rather cheap quality and they dont cut well at all.

maybe some of you can recommend me a better knife?

what do i need/want?

one hand opening (with gloves too)
serrations
lightweight
can be clipped to a carabiner (not necessarily,but would be nice)

i thought of some CRKT with VEFF serrations, people who use them swear by them. i don't know how good they cut rope tho.

should i just get a Leatherman Skeletool?

thanks in advance for any input!

1. Spyderco Endura
2. Spyderco Endela
3. Spyderco Delica

 

[Silent H]

The skeletool is a good choice, it has a good blade with serrations and plenty of extra tools at a reasonable weight and carrying profile. CRKT's Veff serrations cut rope pretty well, but the tips between the serrations can be quite fragile, so I wouldn't recommend them.

If you want one hand opening, you'll probably want one hand closing too, and none of the backlocks mentioned above will do that. I'd suggest looking at Spyderco's compression lock or linerlock knives, several of which are available with fully serrated blades. The Para 3 lightweight might be a great option for you.

I would also look at some of Benchmade's knives, such as the Bugout or Griptillian, they're not offered with full serrated blades, only partially serrated, which should still be sufficient.

 

[GAGL]

Congratulations on still having one of your knives of your childhood. I don’t have any of mine before college but I do have 2 of my dad’s and 1 of his dad, my grandfather, pocket knives

or if you want stainless (due to sweat, food, etc.)

For your purpose, doesn't get better, IMHO.

1. Spyderco Endura
2. Spyderco Endela
3. Spyderco Delica

Thanks guys!

for some weird reason i haven't thought of the Enduras/Delicas.

only one that came to mind was that small Spyderco with a serrated hawkbill and integrated carabiner.

 

[jmgruber]

Spyderco RockJumper - designed for climbers

 

[rhino]

Thanks guys!

for some weird reason i haven't thought of the Enduras/Delicas.

only one that came to mind was that small Spyderco with a serrated hawkbill and integrated carabiner.

There was even a serrated Spyderco featured in the movie "Cliffhanger," which was an action move involving climbers.

I've read of expeditions to summit K-2 and other tall mountains whose teams all had identical serrated Delicas as their official knife.

 

[GAGL]

The skeletool is a good choice, it has a good blade with serrations and plenty of extra tools at a reasonable weight and carrying profile. CRKT's Veff serrations cut rope pretty well, but the tips between the serrations can be quite fragile, so I wouldn't recommend them.

If you want one hand opening, you'll probably want one hand closing too, and none of the backlocks mentioned above will do that. I'd suggest looking at Spyderco's compression lock or linerlock knives, several of which are available with fully serrated blades. The Para 3 lightweight might be a great option for you.

I would also look at some of Benchmade's knives, such as the Bugout or Griptillian, they're not offered with full serrated blades, only partially serrated, which should still be sufficient.

thank you!

i use a lot of cold steel knives, so i'm quite good at closing backlocks one handed. i usually press the spine of the blade against my leg to close.

not the best option when you're climbing tho. wasn't aware they offered the bugout with a ps blade.

i've avoided the para 3 for too long now.always wanted one but never pulled the trigger because of my size 11 hands.

 

[Dadpool]

If you're open to a fixed blade, Spyderco makes a couple that might interest you -- notably the Jumpmaster and Enuff sheepsfoot.

 

[GAGL]

Spyderco RockJumper - designed for climbers

awesome! thanks a lot!

somehow i forgot this exists

There was even a serrated Spyderco featured in the movie "Cliffhanger," which was an action move involving climbers.

I've read of expeditions to summit K-2 and other tall mountains whose teams all had identical serrated Delicas as their official knife.

love Cliffhanger.it's a bad movie but the thought of Stallone climbing makes it great somehow, altough i like the opening scene of Ace Ventura a bit more.

Delicas and Enduras are a good choice, still would prefer something with a big hole for clipping into a carabiner.

 

[GAGL]

If you're open to a fixed blade, Spyderco makes a couple that might interest you -- notably the Jumpmaster and Enuff sheepsfoot.

i thought about it, as i generally prefer fixed blades..but where do you attach a fixed blade?

can't wear it on my hip because of the climbing harness and don't want to mount it on my shoulder straps of my pack..i'd rather have it on me..

thank for the suggestions!

 

[rhino]

awesome! thanks a lot!

somehow i forgot this exists


love Cliffhanger.it's a bad movie but the thought of Stallone climbing makes it great somehow, altough i like the opening scene of Ace Ventura a bit more.

Delicas and Enduras are a good choice, still would prefer something with a big hole for clipoing into a carabiner.

You could use a small lanyard/loop through the lanyard hole for that.

 

[BitingSarcasm]

I am biased towards wharncliffes, so bear that in mind. I EDC a Rockjumper instead of a Delica or Endura because the larger handle gives me a lot more real estate to grab. If I was looking for more of a dedicated rope knife, Spyderco Rescues have a blunt or sheepsfoot tip, no chance of pinking yourself. For a built in carabiner, look at the Snap-it, though the blade is slightly under 3 inches.

 

[Tyson A Wright]

Benchmade Bugout with serrations - thread a little paracord loop through the lanyard hole, and use that to clip it to a carabiner. Lightweight, one-hand open and close, serrations, stainless.

 

[GAGL]

You could use a small lanyard/loop through the lanyard hole for that.

yeah, that might be too flimsy and annoying when you're cold and lacking motor skills.

maybe a keychain ring or one of those nato clips?

or i attach a carabiner to the lanyard?

 

[GAGL]

I am biased towards wharncliffes, so bear that in mind. I EDC a Rockjumper instead of a Delica or Endura because the larger handle gives me a lot more real estate to grab. If I was looking for more of a dedicated rope knife, Spyderco Rescues have a blunt or sheepsfoot tip, no chance of pinking yourself. For a built in carabiner, look at the Snap-it, though the blade is slightly under 3 inches.

wharncliffes/sheepfoots are my preffered blade styles So far the Rockjumper is on top of my list. good to know it offers a lot of handle.

ah,the Snap-it was the knife i was thinking of. unfortunately a bit too short...

thank you!

 

[afishhunter]

Marlin Spike.
3 inch blade, 2 3/4 inch cutting edge.
Marlin Spike locks when opened.
Successfully used by civilians and militarys the world over, for centuries (hundred of years) to cut rope, and untie tight, wet knots.
View attachment 1688551
Alternate: Buck 110/110LT.
The red LT (SK Blades "Smoke Jumper" has a CPM154 blade.
Black FRN LT has Buck's 420HC with BOS heat treat. Brass and wood has an S30V blade.View attachment 1688563Truth to tell, you don't "need" a special knife to cut rope. Any sharp knife will do.

 

[SteelPanther]

Buck 750 redpoint is what I always had on me when climbing, has a carabiner and an odd dial like flipper...majorly convenient to use when on a rock...I'm definitely more of a spyderco fan for edc but I remember that buck knife always being on the harness and serving me well...wait I lied it was the buck 0770

 

[ferider]

yeah, that might be too flimsy and annoying when you're cold and lacking motor skills.

maybe a keychain ring or one of those nato clips?

or i attach a carabiner to the lanyard?

Many ways to do this, check with google. For instance

 

[DocJD]