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Rescue Knife
- Thread starter Bobofun
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I have the Assist 1 which has more innovative rescue uses, but does not have the H-1 non corrosive steel. I would compare the ones mentione on the Spyderco site. The Assist 1 is a very knice rescue knife!
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I've never had any problems with either the completely non-corroding H-1 found in the Atlantic and Saver Salts or the VG-10 used in the Rescue 93mm, Rescue 79mm, and the Assist. For a less expensive rescue knife and a less corrosion free steel you can go with the Byrd Pelican.
I've used a VG-10 Endura(not a rescue knife), an H-1 Atlantic Salt, and a Byrd Raven (again, not a rescue knife) with 8Cr13MoV and never experienced any serious rust issues with any of them. I have found that cutting smaller diameter line is easier with a plain edge, as well as using the knife for general cutting chores.
With the Salt series of knives you can get either black or yellow handles (nice if he puts the knife down somewhere where there is a lot of clutter) or with the new Mariner Salt, you can get stainless handles (which might be slippery but has the added tool of a shackle key in the handle).
There is also the option of plain or serrated edges. All of the suggestions are sheepsfoot blades (rescue knives) except I would classify the Pelican as more of a wharncliffe (it's a little pointer). Personally, from someone who's used spyderco knives around the water for the last 7 or so years, you can't go wrong with any of the above choices.
Good luck in your search and let us know what you get.
Pete
I've used a VG-10 Endura(not a rescue knife), an H-1 Atlantic Salt, and a Byrd Raven (again, not a rescue knife) with 8Cr13MoV and never experienced any serious rust issues with any of them. I have found that cutting smaller diameter line is easier with a plain edge, as well as using the knife for general cutting chores.
With the Salt series of knives you can get either black or yellow handles (nice if he puts the knife down somewhere where there is a lot of clutter) or with the new Mariner Salt, you can get stainless handles (which might be slippery but has the added tool of a shackle key in the handle).
There is also the option of plain or serrated edges. All of the suggestions are sheepsfoot blades (rescue knives) except I would classify the Pelican as more of a wharncliffe (it's a little pointer). Personally, from someone who's used spyderco knives around the water for the last 7 or so years, you can't go wrong with any of the above choices.
Good luck in your search and let us know what you get.
Pete
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Hi,
My son works as a boat inspector, around water.
I'd like to buy him a rescue knife.
Any recommendation would be great.
Thanks,
Bobo
IMO, bottom line, short & sweet................
Atlantic SALT ..... no question about it as far as I am concerned .... :thumbup:
I work on the water 8 months out of the year and this is my choice. It is my experience the serrated version is more useful than the plain edge in a rescue / rope or web cutting situation. There is also no sharp point.... which greatly reduces the concern of stabbing yourself or someone else in a rescue situation.
Saltwater ???? It will not rust......even with little or no care. :thumbup:
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The Atlantic Salt is my recommendation.
The sheepsfoot-style blade will not allow one of those "Oh $#^!" moments when the knife slips and either: A) cuts the user because of negligence; B) cuts the user because of the slippery water conditions; or, C) punctures the inflatable hull of a boat such as a Zodiac, which your son might be called upon to inspect.
The H1 "stain-proof" steel is not necessary on a waterborne rescue knife, but it certainly is a positive. If the user forgets to clean the knife, or doesn't want to take the time to habitually clean, oil, maintain, etc., their knife, it will be a God-send. I've found that both my Atlantic and Pacific Salt knives to be some of the highest quality pieces in production collection.
The blade will cut like a chain saw, won't rust, the lock won't fail, the yellow handle (yes, get the yellow handle) will show up on the bottom of the soil if you drop it in the water and dive in after it---I'm guilty of this. Get the Atlantic, get a retention cord, and call it a day---you (and your son) won't regret it.
God bless.
KATN,
Wade
The sheepsfoot-style blade will not allow one of those "Oh $#^!" moments when the knife slips and either: A) cuts the user because of negligence; B) cuts the user because of the slippery water conditions; or, C) punctures the inflatable hull of a boat such as a Zodiac, which your son might be called upon to inspect.
The H1 "stain-proof" steel is not necessary on a waterborne rescue knife, but it certainly is a positive. If the user forgets to clean the knife, or doesn't want to take the time to habitually clean, oil, maintain, etc., their knife, it will be a God-send. I've found that both my Atlantic and Pacific Salt knives to be some of the highest quality pieces in production collection.
The blade will cut like a chain saw, won't rust, the lock won't fail, the yellow handle (yes, get the yellow handle) will show up on the bottom of the soil if you drop it in the water and dive in after it---I'm guilty of this. Get the Atlantic, get a retention cord, and call it a day---you (and your son) won't regret it.
God bless.
KATN,
Wade