What are some good folding knives for water use? (boating, fishing, etc)

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I'm a counselor at a sailing camp and i find that a knife is an invaluable tool on the water. Only problem is, they rust frequently and oil washes off as well, so what im looking for is a knife that will rust less or not as much as an average folding knife. Any input is appreciated; :D thanks!
 
Coated blades are a plus in those conditions.

I would just get a few CS American Lawmans. :)
 
Paul 883215 said:
I disagree, I believe a coating can actually hide rust. I would look at the Salt knives from Spyderco.

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Depends on the coating. ;)

Back when I was in the USMC (82-86) I never had any issues with my K-Bars rusting.... And I was on Salt Water a lot....
 
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The Seamaster with it's marlin spike for getting out knots has worked very well for me fishing offshore

I wear a belt that has a Van Staal pliers and this knife attached to it with lanyards

It has held up well and a cheaper version made of stainless instead of a Ti coated blade is available

http://www.agrussell.com/ag-russell-seamaster/p/AGSAhhh118TI/

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Stainless version

http://www.agrussell.com/ag-russell-stainless-seamasterandtrade-front-serrated/p/AGSA-118SSF/
 
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Spyderco Salt series knife. Many different kinds & you should be able to find 1 or 2 that'll work.
 
Here is a Spyderco H-1 hawkbill-bladed folder (Tasman). The pocket clip is, self-anodized teal color, titanium (the clip arrives from the factory covered with black paint). Note that this knife has black FRN scales but that this knife is available with vivid yellow scales.

The scale reads 1.98 ounces:
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rainermh12 said:
I'm a counselor at a sailing camp and i find that a knife is an invaluable tool on the water. Only problem is, they rust frequently and oil washes off as well, so what im looking for is a knife that will rust less or not as much as an average folding knife. Any input is appreciated; :D thanks!
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Hi rainermh12, I recommend you look at two knives specifically made for water use.

The Spyderco Pacific Salt and the Becnhmade H2O Griptilian. I own both knives, live within a mile of the coast, and bring them fishing frequently. Both have held up great and you can't go wrong with either.
 
I have a couple of yellow-handled Pacific Salts, my personal favorites of the Salt folders. One is PE and one is SE. I carry the PE more, but both are great knives. I've gotten the PE one in salt water at the beach, and no rust problems whatsoever. I did have to rinse out the grit, which was extremely easy.

I also have a couple of Salt 1's, also PE and SE. These could also be good choices if you prefer a knife smaller than the Pacific.
Jim
 
tjsulli790 said:
Hi rainermh12, I recommend you look at two knives specifically made for water use.

The Spyderco Pacific Salt and the Becnhmade H2O Griptilian. I own both knives, live within a mile of the coast, and bring them fishing frequently. Both have held up great and you can't go wrong with either.
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TJSulli790:
Are the non-blade metal parts on the Griptilian H20 also rust-proof?
Thanks for any info!
Jim
 
I'm not going to be very original: get a Spyderco Salt! They are very nice knives, well priced and rust proof. I've been using my Tasman and Spyderhawk a lot, and I'm waiting on a Pacific and Atlantic (which I'll mod into a wharnie).
 
I can understand the utility of a folder for boating but for variety, here is a fixed knife made special for boaters: The Bruslletto Fjord.

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I have had a Salt 1 since they first hit the market and have nothing but good to say about it. I have carried it clipped to shorts for fishing trips where I was in and out of the water for days in tropical conditions and it has never shown any sign of corrosion. Use it to cut up bait, rinse in sea water and no problem.

I have no experience with some of the other knives mentioned here so can't comment on them.

If it is a folder you are after then I think the Spyderco has another advantage for marine use. The opening hole in the blade is easy to find with your thumb when you are in the water. Flippers, axis locks etc might offer quick opening under most conditions but the thumb hole is the most positive under difficult conditions and is not affected by the resistance of water.
 
I think you're being overly concerned about rust. Doesn't take too much effort to maintain even a carbon steel blade and if you're training future yachties then blade care and maintenance should be on the curriculum. Suggest you get a sailor's knife - the type with a wide blade (for batoning rope) and a lockable marlin spike for undoing knots - like the AG Russell from an earlier reply to your request
 
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