[Seacidal]

The Riffe knives are very nice as well. I have used the same one for years as one of the two knives I like to carry.

For braining fish, along with cutting gills and line, another couple knives to look at are the Beuchat daggers. They come in a short and long version, perfect for arm and leg wearing. My buddy got one, and I liked it so much I ordered one for myself.

I neglected to cite Mori as a source for the Spetton (or non-Spetton) Mako knives. I believe I got mine from him, and have been very pleased with it, whether or not it is a Spetton.

It appears you are in Florida, so you probably will not have the need for the kind of kelp-cutting abilities that are appreciated in a knife when diving off California. For that use, nothing in my opinion can beat the D-R great white knife. The thing cuts kelp, fish gills, all kinds of line and even cable - better than a machete and chain saw combined. I will not get on a boat without it.
Safe diving,
Chip