knives vs shears

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by rfb3

Are the Trident shears sold as ST the same "EMT" shears that have the non-stainless hinge?

Yes.

I'm not aware of any models on the market that are any different from the cheap EMT shears. The only difference among them is the type of sheath they include.

Personally, I don't use a sheath. Double ender bolt snap clips it in my pocket, and I use a 2" piece of vinyl tube to keep the scissors shut. Works beautifully, takes up less room than any other solution, and keeps things safe but accessible.

[Crimediver]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

Yes.

I'm not aware of any models on the market that are any different from the cheap EMT shears. The only difference among them is the type of sheath they include.

Personally, I don't use a sheath. Double ender bolt snap clips it in my pocket, and I use a 2" piece of vinyl tube to keep the scissors shut. Works beautifully, takes up less room than any other solution, and keeps things safe but accessible.

Good tip. I have a Zeagle holster with the shears and funny little knife but have had some trouble accessing them with gloves. Vinyl tubing seems like a good solution with a snap for security. Thanks

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by Crimediver

Good tip. I have a Zeagle holster with the shears and funny little knife but have had some trouble accessing them with gloves. Vinyl tubing seems like a good solution with a snap for security. Thanks

I used a little length of thin bungee to tie the vinyl tube to the handle. Easily cut out the way if I need to, but keeps me from dropping it when deploying.



1/2" ID x 5/8" OD seems to be a perfect fit for standard size trauma shears. They only sell it by the 1/2 foot at my local OSH, so I bought enough for three... for about a dollar, IIRC.

Don't forget to take it out of the tube when you let it dry after rinsing, however. No worse than a nylon case, but shears still rust fairly easily so no sense making it easier for the rust.

[chris in the socal]

I have one of the combo knife and shears and i think they are quite useful. I tend to use it every dive.

[rfb3]

Originally Posted by chris in the socal

I have one of the combo knife and shears and i think they are quite useful. I tend to use it every dive.

May I ask what you are using it on?


CompuDude,
Thanks for the pic!