How big of a Knife do you really need?

[diver 85]

Originally Posted by Swanny

I think the Dive Rite knife that ST has on sale right now for $3.45 is perfect.

I saw it advertised and was thinking the same...if I didn't already have 3 & a pair of shears, hmmmm

Seriously, if I were new to diving or replacing one I'd go with it.....

[Sasha_K]

+1 vote on BC 3" TO 3 1/2 '' knife

[Trey9123]

I also agree, the UK Remora is all the knife you are ever likely to need.

[oddbod]

It really depends what you want it for, for line cutting/entaglement etc I find shears, or a line cutter works best, still carry a small BC knife all the time though. When diving in places where they have an overabundance ( plague? ) of sea urchins like parts of the coast south and north of Sydney I carry a large 6" Knife on my inner calf to cull a few sea urchins and feed the local fish.

[digitalman]

Originally Posted by EuphoriaII

A 3" BC knife should get you through anything you'll ever need it for. I prefer a blunt tip to make sure I don't accidently stab my BC or myself

I agree. No underwater accidents please.

[Znaught]

My dive knife actually gets used topside more often than under water, usually when I fix lunch. As dive knives are primarily intended for cutting through entanglements, a small, unobtrusive knife is more than sufficient and will likely be of greater utility and see more use than a giant sea sword, which many people find to be awkward and uncomfortable. Thus, pick up something like this --> Deep See Squeeze Lock. I strongly recommend the titanium version. It's beta alloy, so it will hold an edge well.

[Vercingetorix]

The DIR guys carry something similar to this knife I've got three similar knives. It's not as sexy as a Sea Hunt (Mike Nelson) knife, but it cuts entanglements.

[BSea]

Did someone say SEA HUNT? Actually I bought this to add to my vintage collection. I'm sure I'll dive it someday. Mike Nelson never left the dock without it.

Seriously though, I carry a wenoka squeeze knife with a 3" blade.

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by Sasha_K

+1 vote on BC 3" TO 3 1/2 '' knife

+1 more (tho not on BC, I keep mine on bp/w waist belt, which in some ways is the same idea).

No need for bigger unless you are hunting.

[mike_s]

this big?




Seriously, a pair of snips, a line cutter or maybe a 2.5" blade is all you need to cut line with on a dive.