Roping knife?

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will1551

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Hi all. I cowboy in central Florida alot and always end up having to rope bulls and grown cows more often than i would like. Me and everyone i know tie off "hard and fast" when roping anything, whether its a yearling or a grown bull. we always carry a stockman pocket knife, but its not easy to get out quickly. I have seen plenty of wrecks that could have been prevented if the person had the right knife. I broke my hip about 2 weeks ago so i have had plenty of time to think about what knives might work well in this situation. Whatever the knife is it must be fully serrated. Whats everyones thoughts?
 
Hi Will1551,

So, you'd like a fully serrated knife that you can deploy quickly to cut rope?

I'd suggest a fixed blade bosun's knife, such as a Myerchin B001P:

http://www.myerchin.com/B001P.html

Fixed blade, so when you pull it out, it's ready to work. Fully serrated to cut rope quickly. Not too stabby, for more safety, on a rolling deck or when grappling a bull.

btw, what's a Cracker cowman doing up in Tallahassee? That's a long way from central Florida.

Best regards.
 
As soon as someone says serrations I think Spyderco.

The Military, Police (with G10 scales) or Salt models come fully serrated. There may be other models also - but I think any of those 3 might suit you well.

Of course - these are folding knives - but they can be clipped to a pocket. You should be able to deploy any of these a little quicker than a slipjoint.

The Salt might be a better solution, as it comes with H1 steel which is very rust resistant.
 
Check out Ed Caffrey's thread under 'Shop Talk' in knifemakers forum. Good info. there.

- Joe
 
The Spyderco salt also come as fixed-blade, I would look into that one, looks like a real good user, and rope-cutter...
 
I think the fastest (as you don't have to even open it) and the safest (as it has a blunt tip and you don't have to worry bout cutting yourself, someone else, or an animal while your in a hurry) Would be a rescue hook. They come in a nice kydex sheath. And cheap like $20
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I've had to tie off hard a few times too, I use a zt350 part serated for my horseback knife. The assisted opening is fast and hard and the s30v blade takes and holds a really sharp edge. Sorry to hear about your hip. I got bucked off on july2 and broke my pelvis in 2 places and my sacrum, gonna be laid up off my feet for 6 weeks. Hope you heal up soon.

take it easy
cricket
 
I like the Spyderco serrations. Which model would depend on what kind of lock you like and what blade length you are comfortable with.
 
You're using poly ropes, I presume? I'd go with a smallish serrated fixed if possible, or maybe a wave-opening folder. I don't think the safety cutters are as effective of the super-stiff ropes most folks use for roping, or at least the calf/team roping I'm sorta familiar with.
 
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For emergency cutting of rope or seatbelts, I like a serrated hawkbill shape. The sickle curve should keep the rope engaged with the teeth with no conscious effort on your part. And a big yellow handle is easy to see & grab in a tense situation. The Spyderco Spyderhawk is not a bad choice.
 
Spyderco Assist. Big handle with finger grooves for grip, especially if you wear gloves. Serrated blade with a blunt safety tip.
 
I team rope and always carry a knife. I prefer a knife like the spyderco stretch or military in full serrated. I like the stretch because it doesn't have as pronounced a point. The serrated edge won't slide off a hard nylon rope which is good when you are trying to get out of a wreck. The spyderco rescue might be the best of all with its warncliff tip.
 
i would stick with spyderco for the serrations. since you are in fl take a look at the salt version so you wont have to worry about rusting.
 
Spyderco Endura 4. Easy one hand deployment, thin, lightweight, and cuts through rope like a hot knife through butter.


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The best and only knife for your need would be a waved Spyderco Endura with the Spyder Edge.

The wave is essential because if you get caught in a bad situation the knife will be open as soon as you pull it out of your pocket so you won't have trouble fumbling around to open it in your hand.
 
also on a budget spyderco makes the byrd line which has a couple of hawkbills and rescue knives that a fully serrated.
 
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