Sidearms & Scatterguns Need a GOOD Dive Knife

[Mattrmvpd]

Hey guys.... I need a little help..

I am looking for a GOOD dive knife.

MUST HAVE:

Some type of plastic type sheath and be able to attach to my leg while in the water.
MUST NOT RUST!!!

Any ideas and suggestions would be great. I am NOT looking to spend $500. So... lets stay at the $100 - $200 range IF possible.


Thanks
Matt

 

[scott289]

Good evening,

Are you looking for a blunt tip, or pointed tip blade? I have owned an Underwater Kinitics Blue Tang Titainum since 2005. It fits my hand well, can be completely disassembled for cleaning. The knife is light, but I am not impressed with the edge retention. I use EMT Shears for cutting, mono, ropes, or straps. The top serrations will cut rope, cord, and lines pretty good. The line hook is ok, but you have to remember the knifes tip while yanking on lines. I use mine mostly to stone fish, if my shot is not clean while spearfishing more than anything. For cutting materials I use the shears. I would suggest you try to hold some different knives, and decide what you are going to use it for, cutting, prying, hammering, or dispatching fish?

http://www.uwkinetics.com/products/blue-tang-titanium

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g4IOOvjpbo

Heres another option, my friend has one, but it feels narrow in my hand. I wear a size 10 glove. I do not wear gloves spearfishing though.

http://www.atomicaquatics.com/knives.html

 

[UNREAL HENRY]

Titanium doesn't take or hold an edge well but thats not important to most divers because the knives double as crowbars, screwdrivers, etc. Not to mention some people never sharpen their knives. Maybe look at Spyderco fixed blades with H1 alloy if titanium is a turn off for you. They are fully serrated so maybe not...

The spyderco warrior is not fully serrates but comes with a fabric sheath which isnt ideal for diving.

What blade length are you looking for? Do you want a sharp point or a screwdriver point?

 

[Mattrmvpd]

I have been leaning towards the blunt point... BUT then wonder if a sharp point would be better in case you needed it. My guess is though that you could still push through most anything with the blunt point. Length would be good at 5" or so.

Mainly want it to be a knife that no matter the water....fresh..salt... it will hold up and NOT rust. I am pretty OCD about keeping my stuff clean...sharp...serviceable.....etc..

Matt.

 

[ShootsBlanks]

I use a Wenoka titanium in a sheath attached to my BC. I try to reduce the number of things I need to round up before a dive. On the BC, you can always reach it, and it never gets hung up on anything. Since I don't use it for poking around, the edge stays new. Mine has a smooth and a serated side.

 

[gol1]

I have a wenoka Diving knife for over 20 years now it still looks spotless and very sharp.
they have a large selection and not too expensive, all I do for maintnance is wash in tap water and dry after every dive
good luck

 

[bullseye13]

Several people I know ( including myself) use Wenoka dive knives without complaint. Very nice knife.

 

[bohem]

I dive with 2 knives, one on the outside of my left calf and one at the right over-shoulder strap of my BC. I've gotten tangled up in some of that nasty "superline" fishing line a couple times in rivers during SAR work that I was hard pressed to get to my leg. The shoulder knife was an afterthought that I'm glad that I had.

That being said, I like blunt points because I dive dry most of the time and drysuits are not too tolerant of pointy sharp objects going through them.

Ti is nice for not rusting but the cost was always prohibitive to me, so I just run 400 series SS and if some surface rust shows up it is easily removed with scotch brite scrubbing pads in a few seconds.

Wenoka makes really nice stuff.

I also like the handle to have a metal pommel, it works well for thunking on things underwater, including a tank when signalling someone is necessary

 

[thrusty]

I was partial to my Tusa Imprex dive knife... held up well for me. I had the blunt tip. Fairly inexpensive knife...but works.
Leisure Pro was always the best place for dive gear. Buy scuba gear, scuba diving and snorkeling equipment, and everything underwater from LeisurePro.com

 

[KTDLS7]

I have a wenoka Diving knife for over 20 years now it still looks spotless and very sharp.
they have a large selection and not too expensive, all I do for maintnance is wash in tap water and dry after every dive
good luck

^ ^ ^ +1 ^ ^ ^

Same thing here - a Wenoka for over 20 years. You can easily disassemble (separate blade/shank from grip) the Wenoka to do complete cleaning. It has a decent sheath and latch, and holds an edge well for stainless. Unless you are fighting frogmen and sharks, go with the blunt point. In all reality, I use the "big knife" to stick in sand to hold stationary in heavy current. I keep a small (2" blade) attached to left BC strap in event I need to clear monofilament line.

 

[Wolfrandal]

Hey Matt. I have a deal for you. I'll GIVE you a Wenoka dive knife if you..........

A. Use the knife.
B. Send me back, when you get it, what it costs to ship to you. Shouldn't be to much.

I just dug out a bunch of knives and came across your thread and thought to help someone out. I'll attach a picture so you can check it out. If you like it, PM me your mailing address.

Be safe out there.

Randal

 

[Hairball]

UK Remora is what you need. I have carried them for years (along with a pair of shears) as a LE diver and have never had an issue

 

[MrSunday]

I use a <$20 full tang serrated steak knife that has been cut down and blunted. This goes into a nylon sheath on my waist strap to the left of the buckle. I am a closed circuit re-breather mixed gas wreck diver and it's all the knife I will ever need diving.

 

[Pugilist]

I have been diving with a benchmade 110h20 river/dive fixed for the past few years and love it.