Tips to buy a knife???

[danielh03]

Looking for some good tips for buying a new dive knife. Don't want to spend a boat load, but with so many different kinds out there, and me about to make an order from ST's, I figured it was a good time to ask!!!

[texdiveguy]

Great knife for all types of diving... Dive Knife & Sheath Zeagle Systems - Scuba Diving Equipment Manufacturer

[Tom A]

i need to get a bc knife me self that looks nice

[Puffer Fish]

Originally Posted by danielh03

Looking for some good tips for buying a new dive knife. Don't want to spend a boat load, but with so many different kinds out there, and me about to make an order from ST's, I figured it was a good time to ask!!!

Depends on if you want a leg knife or a BC knife (I have both).

I like the blue tang made with the hydro... whatever alloy for a leg knife, and this for a bc knife:

Remora BC Knife, Dive Knives, Underwater Kinetics, Remora BC Knife

The UK larger knife is a good deal also.

[Dive Rong]

For a leg knife, I carry a Titanium Blue Tang (Drop Tip style) Titanium Blue Tang Knife, Dive Knives, Underwater Kinetics, Titanium Blue Tang Knife. Light weight, super resistant to corrosion, and has a comfortable grip. - The Hydralloy version Hydralloy Blue Tang Knife, Dive Knives, Underwater Kinetics, Hydralloy Blue Tang Knife is also very nice and far less expensive.

[danielh03]

Originally Posted by C Chris

For a leg knife, I carry a Titanium Blue Tang (Drop Tip style) Titanium Blue Tang Knife, Dive Knives, Underwater Kinetics, Titanium Blue Tang Knife. Light weight, super resistant to corrosion, and has a comfortable grip. - The Hydralloy version Hydralloy Blue Tang Knife, Dive Knives, Underwater Kinetics, Hydralloy Blue Tang Knife is also very nice and far less expensive.

I like the looks of that one. I think stainless will be the way to go though. I don't do much salt water diving, and light oil should protect it enough for me. At 35 bucks, looks like a good deal.

[texdiveguy]

IMO ....I really don't suggest a 'leg mounted' knife for several reasons. Despite it looking kool....they present a great entanglement potential even when worn to the inside,,,,also they are difficult to reach in certain dive enviroments (small space areas/poor vis)....they can get knocked loose while finning, very common. Your best places for a knife or dive tool is at the belt level or attached to the bc were it can be reached with both hands. Always carry a back-up knife or shears.

[setesh]

I like my Blue Tang hydralloy, but it did require a LOT of work to get a proper edge on it. Maybe mine was defective, but I've owned butter knives that were sharper than it.

[medic001918]

I carry a small Akona knife on the waist band of my BP/W. I think the blade is only 3-4" long total. There's really no need for a large knife when diving. And keeping it central on your body gives you the best chance of accessing it when you need it without making your situation worse.

Shane

[ianr33]

I dont carry a regular knife any more,just a small z knife and a pair of EMS shears (About $1 on Ebay)