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Salt water knife reccomendation

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EatingSarma

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Going to sea, what should I buy?

Prefferably something I can hold in my pocket when going for a swim.

Edge retention is not primary concern as I'm not planning on prolonged cutting.

I'd prefer a fixed blade to keep it simple.

I'm looking at Spyderco models too, but I just wonder if lock-bar, spring and screws would corrode?
 
Any of the Spyderco Salt models.

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Salt® Series Knives

SALT® SERIES KNIVES Salt Series knives are the ultimate marine knife, offering Reliable High-Performance in any environment where corrosion is a concern. Made of H2, CPM MagnaCut, or LC200N blade steel, our Salt Series knives are incredibly corrosion-resistant.
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My Dad Works as a research vessel captain and divemaster on the Gulf of Mexico.. He's on the water everyday, lots of cutting for core samples, drones, sinkers, lines, traps, etc I've gifted him a whole bunch of Spyderco Salt models in LC200N, magnacut and some David Mary fixed blades in AEB-L. All have been excellent for years. He dives with them regularly as well.
 
EatingSarma said:
I'd prefer a fixed blade to keep it simple.

I'm looking at Spyderco models too, but I just wonder if lock-bar, spring and screws would corrode?
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The Spyderco Waterway is an awesome fixed blade knife that works well for EDC, There’s still some out there available from online vendors ! Of course any of the Salt series mentioned above. Not sure how well the Military Salts will hold up over time as they’re relatively new to the market. But the yellow and Green FRN lock backs out of Seki City (LC200N, H1,H2,etc) are just about rust proof giving a lifetime of service in water environments.
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The fear of corrosion is often overstated.

I have a folding Normark knife, (Sweden), of some sort of inexpensive stainless that I purchased in the 60's or 70's. I used to keep it in the pocket of my BCD for years while diving the reefs and wrecks off the South Florida coast...weekly. No corrosion. A quick rinse was all it ever got. Still have it.

Nowadays the options are way better than that.
 
Not conventional for most people, but I would carry a Morakniv Basic, Companion or other in stainless. When swimming just wear it on a nylon belt or sling. They come in bright colors, and you can buy several at the price in case you lose or break one.
 
Blues said:
The fear of corrosion is often overstated.

I have a folding Normark knife, (Sweden), of some sort of inexpensive stainless that I purchased in the 60's or 70's. I used to keep it in the pocket of my BCD for years while diving the reefs and wrecks off the South Florida coast...weekly. No corrosion. A quick rinse was all it ever got. Still have it.

Nowadays the options are way better than that.
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Considering it is likely to get lost, a cheap small diving knife should suffice.
They are usually cheap with low end but tough and rust resisting steel.
I have a few, from Italy, Hong Kong, Germany; they do not rust and do not get enough use to make me want a more premium steel that will hold an edge for longer.

I also have a Spyderco salt, and it is fine, but more expensive, thus saved for the beach, rather than swimming/diving
 
calm said:
Considering it is likely to get lost, a cheap small diving knife should suffice.
They are usually cheap with low end but tough and rust resisting steel.
I have a few, from Italy, Hong Kong, Germany; they do not rust and do not get enough use to make me want a more premium steel that will hold an edge for longer.

I also have a Spyderco salt, and it is fine, but more expensive, thus saved for the beach, rather than swimming/diving
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I agree with this for other water activities but not for ocean diving. If I get all wrapped up in offshore fishing line a 100 feet down. I want to reach for the best, most capable blade possible. It's worth risking a few hundred bucks for that specific application.
 
I assume the OP is going for a swim near the coast - If he is a commercial diver then he needs to say so, and get more expensive recommendations.

I have been diving and spear fishing for many years and have never managed to get tangled in any netting
 
I am a bit puzzled by the plan to have a fixed knife in pocket while swimming. I have a few swimsuits and none have suitable pockets.

Don't the pockets create a lot of drag while in the water?
 
If I am just swimming, I'll slip my Pac Salt into my board shorts pocket. It does bang around a bit.

For serious diving, a proper dive knife attached to a calf.

Also need to consider your intended use. Pointy fixed blade for dispatching fish, something that you can poke, dig, and scrape on rocks for limpets or shells, cutting line for fishing, cutting a ton of bait, defense against larger creatures, cutting nets and beach trash for cleanup, or just a casual soak and swim.

Lots of possibilities will need to be thought about before deciding what knife you think will work for you.
 
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