Looking for small folder for swim trunks & use in water

Go for a small titanium or talonite fixed blade instead. It will last a long time with no corrosion. One that comes with neck sheath option can be tied to the cord inside the trucks. And it won't open on you accidently. Simonich Bitteroot in talonite would be excellent.
 
Well, I know this one doesn't have a clip, but I've been carrying it in the little mesh pocket that comes with most swim-shorts. It's the A. G. Russell Ulitimate Pen Knife. It has Ti handles, and a VG-10 blade. Practically weightless, and sharp as heck. Of course, I don't live near the ocean, so there isn't the worry of salt water, but it's still a great little package.

DD
 
I'm looking for the same thing for lifeguarding, and the Salt was recommended heavily. Nobody brought up the talonite, though. I'm gonna have to look into that. .
 
DeadManWalking said:
Spyderco Salt? Just a thought.
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What he said. Even though it's a little bigger than your stated parameters I think it would really do the trick. ;)
 
Although the blade of the Spydie Salt I is 3", it only weighs about as much as a baby hummingbird (due to the LW FRN scales), and it's TOTALLY "water-proof".
 
meerkat (spring clip is very reliable), cricket, navigator, calypso jr ltwt, ... I like the little big knives. Jester, but it doesn't have a clip. AG Russell used to do a hunters scalpel in a neck sheath (might still do).

I used to carry a Tekna Xtra edge attached to my whistle when lifeguarding, not very good knife but handy, didn't rust over several years, without much maintenance.

I wouldn't worry too much about fancy materials, you're better off buying two or three decent knive at $40, than one $120 talonite jewel, as you're probably going to end up losing at least one.
 
Am a little curious as to your requirements for a small knife whilst swimming.
I do a bit of scuba diving and always carry a heavy fixed blade strapped above my ankle, that has a chisel tip for prying oysters and abalone of rocks, and a combo edge for any other cutting requirements that might be required.
If you need a knife for lifesaving or rescue type duties, personaly I would still use a fixed blade with some weight behind it and strap it to your leg. Deploying a small folder under water would be time consuming and fiddly.
 
Another vote for a necker, and talonite wouldn't be a bad idea. Otherwise just rinse and dry when done.
 
I scuba dive and snorkel a lot and in general spend a lot of time in and around sea water. Tough environment for knives - that's why I carry cheap. I don't take my good knives anywhere near the beach. Suncream, salt, sand, sweat = bye bye knife. Ever wonder why diving knives, except the high-end titanium ones are made of cheap stainless and are invariably dull OTB? You don't do underwater surgery down there; you cut monofilament, marine plants, rope, or pry stuff. You need a serrated edge, a hook blade for fishing line and such, and a thick, preferrably blunt tipped blade for prying. A diving knife is more like a knife-shaped tool, not a real knife as we normally know them.

I carry a medium-sized no-name diving knife (the kind explained above) in my BCD, fastened to a D-ring. I can reach it with either hand, and if my buddy needs a knife, he can find it easily. It dangles some, but being small there's no risk of snagging.

The original poster mentioned swimming trunks, so I think he may be talking about something less specific than a scuba diver's knife. Beach utility and SD, perhaps? For that purpose I, too, recommend a small FB. If it must be a folder, you can't go wrong with Spyderco. Anything smaller than Delica is a waste of space, I think. Unless you strut around in Speedos you can hide anything in your swimming trunks. Carry options are innumerable.

One carry option: I used the sleeve of an old wet suit to make a "beach & running wallet" that I carry around my right wrist. It has a 2" wide strap and a small pocket with velcro closure, just big enough for car or home keys and/or some cash, credit card and such. For paper money I have a watertight, zip-locked plastic pouch inside the wallet. I have seen similar contraptions in surfing shops but mine cost about 2 bucks to make. I sometimes clip my Delica on that strap, inside or outside. For retention and ease of deployment I have a brightly coloured, adjustable lanyard that I slip around my wrist. I can draw and deploy the knife using only one hand. The neoprene and yellow nylon cord scream "beach" without hinting at a cruel nasssssty blade. The steel will stain but proper care keeps it from rusting. I'm going to get me that Salt ASAP, sounds like just what the doctor ordered.

If only Spyderco made a diving knife. I'd buy one, or five.
 
just pickup a cheap kershaw vapor from walmart. they are small enough for surf style shorts and are made of aluminum and 420?? i guess. best of all they are cheap. no more than $20. that is what i use and it gets no rust.
 
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