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what knifes do you use?
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I now am a convert to the mini Omer which I wear on my arm. That's the strap version not the silly velcro thing. I might be tempted by a titanium one despite the cost if I could find one the same shape and size as the Omer.
Dave.
PS There's a whole thread on knives somewhere.
Dave.
PS There's a whole thread on knives somewhere.
This is the cressi killer. I've had and lost many knifes but this one is my favourite. It's got a really effective yet simple sheath which holds it firmly in place. It's a relatively small knife but effective for dispatching fish. I doubt i'll change knife while they still make it.
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cressi super totem - its a bit big maybe - gets snagged a bit sometimes on weed, but it is really sharp
Just like OMD, I use the Omer Mini Lazer. Ideal size to be worn on the arm, and has a nice sharp point. Keeps an edge OK, just needs a quick sharpen once a week if diving a lot. I didn't like the velcro, and the rubber strap is way too bulky, so I made my own strap from elastic webbing. Far more comfortable.
I have a cheap, flat Taiwanese "United"/Stingray (ebay) knife -probably the same as the one you lost -- in a flat Limpet/Pancake sheath on my inner calf. Mine has been deliberately aggressively sharpened over time, so it is somewhat slimmer than normal. But I usually dispatch fish with my fish stringer's spike. I started carry a home-made iki-jimi spike on my belt recently.
I've considered the following knives in the past (also see older threads):
[*]RA Assegai (flat, v. expensive, only half handguard); a couple of other companies (e.g. Pelaj) offer similar products,
[*]Mares/Sporasub Snake (v. expensive, perfect dagger shape? Zinc anti-corrision butt) [see image near bottom of post].
[*]Omer Laser USA (inexpensive, no moving parts, simple sheath, same blade as Omer Mini Laser mentioned above & endorsed by StuckInSurrey
, simple but effective rubber ring holder)
[*]Imersion Mini dagger - (inexpensive, slim spearo dagger, 2 variants available). https://www.apnea.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1139&osCsid=c9c24e3c9d2f5801001dbe734450c08e
[*]Beuchat Mundial dagger - looks cool but a little plasticky.
[*]Old Omer dagger - looks cool but early reports of quality problems like loose handles put me off. (You can glue them yourself - but you shouldn't have to).
[*]Seac-sub Samuri - small, cheap (ebay/Paignton) dispatching knife for arm/belt (similar to Omer Mini Laser but blade shape not as good IMHO):
http://www.scubasworld.com/proddetail.php?prod=seacsamuraiknife&cat=13
[*]Hattori dagger - simple, flat diving dagger (medium price, cheap for a Hattori). Blade seems a bit broad to me but its Japanese - and the Japanese love good blades.
My current preference is for the Omer mini laser USA or an iki-spike (for dispatching, fixed on belt or arm) and/or the Mares/Sporasub Snake (for general/emergency use, fixed on leg/calf) - although I'd miss the sleek unobtrusiveness of the flat RA limpet sheath and security of the unbroken elastic leg bands (although buckles are probably easier to put on).
Still waiting for somebody to come out with a cooler profile flat, slim, affordable spearo dagger - preferably in a flat tape Limpet/Pancake sheath. An Omer laser or mini laser USA with a flat, metal handle & flat tape sheath perhaps?
Some handy links with good selections of spearo knives:
http://www.bluewaterhunter.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/shop_knives.html
http://www.scubasworld.com/products.php?cat=13
I've considered the following knives in the past (also see older threads):
[*]RA Assegai (flat, v. expensive, only half handguard); a couple of other companies (e.g. Pelaj) offer similar products,
[*]Mares/Sporasub Snake (v. expensive, perfect dagger shape? Zinc anti-corrision butt) [see image near bottom of post].
[*]Omer Laser USA (inexpensive, no moving parts, simple sheath, same blade as Omer Mini Laser mentioned above & endorsed by StuckInSurrey
, simple but effective rubber ring holder)[*]Imersion Mini dagger - (inexpensive, slim spearo dagger, 2 variants available). https://www.apnea.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1139&osCsid=c9c24e3c9d2f5801001dbe734450c08e
[*]Beuchat Mundial dagger - looks cool but a little plasticky.
[*]Old Omer dagger - looks cool but early reports of quality problems like loose handles put me off. (You can glue them yourself - but you shouldn't have to).
[*]Seac-sub Samuri - small, cheap (ebay/Paignton) dispatching knife for arm/belt (similar to Omer Mini Laser but blade shape not as good IMHO):
http://www.scubasworld.com/proddetail.php?prod=seacsamuraiknife&cat=13
[*]Hattori dagger - simple, flat diving dagger (medium price, cheap for a Hattori). Blade seems a bit broad to me but its Japanese
- and the Japanese love good blades.
My current preference is for the Omer mini laser USA or an iki-spike (for dispatching, fixed on belt or arm) and/or the Mares/Sporasub Snake (for general/emergency use, fixed on leg/calf) - although I'd miss the sleek unobtrusiveness of the flat RA limpet sheath and security of the unbroken elastic leg bands (although buckles are probably easier to put on).
Still waiting for somebody to come out with a cooler profile flat, slim, affordable spearo dagger - preferably in a flat tape Limpet/Pancake sheath. An Omer laser or mini laser USA with a flat, metal handle & flat tape sheath perhaps?
Some handy links with good selections of spearo knives:
http://www.bluewaterhunter.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/shop_knives.html
http://www.scubasworld.com/products.php?cat=13
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If anyone can find a UK source for this one or a way to import it at a reasonable price from the USA then let me know. Wenoka "Squeeze" Lock Titanium Knife, Stiletto Tip Review | Heavily used and love it
Dave.
Dave.
Just came across this while looking for links, Beuchat mini mundial dagger -- looks cool. Similar concept to Omer laser USA/Mini Laser and the Seasub Samurai - small dispatch dagger for arm/belt: Beuchat Mundial Mini Dagger, Knives - ScubasWorld
I suggest you take a look at the Hattori knife. You should be able to find them easily in Hawaii.
I had one for over 20 years and their quality is fantastic. I was really bummed when mine was recently lost/stolen after at dive. After looking at the other knife options I when back to buying the same exact Hattori model I had. I wear mine on my bicepts and was too used to the very simple and effective way the knife unlocks from the sheath with a single move using one hand.
But note, as with any steel knive, it will rust if you don't take care of it. If that bothers you, another option is a titanium blade. I looked into the Wenoka Squeeze, and almost pulled the trigger on it, but in the end opted for the more familiar (to me) Hattori.
Hope this helps.
Claudio
I had one for over 20 years and their quality is fantastic. I was really bummed when mine was recently lost/stolen after at dive. After looking at the other knife options I when back to buying the same exact Hattori model I had. I wear mine on my bicepts and was too used to the very simple and effective way the knife unlocks from the sheath with a single move using one hand.
But note, as with any steel knive, it will rust if you don't take care of it. If that bothers you, another option is a titanium blade. I looked into the Wenoka Squeeze, and almost pulled the trigger on it, but in the end opted for the more familiar (to me) Hattori.
Hope this helps.
Claudio
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This is the cressi killer. I've had and lost many knifes but this one is my favourite. It's got a really effective yet simple sheath which holds it firmly in place. It's a relatively small knife but effective for dispatching fish. I doubt i'll change knife while they still make it.
i had the cressi killer and love the simple sheath desighn droped mine in poor vis and never found it again but will be getting another
I use IST titanium knife cheap and i have no problem with it(I bought it more then 1 year before) here is the picture IST Titanium Knife Sharp Tip at SwimOutlet.com i connect it to my leg and attach it to flexible wire and connect the other end to my swimming belt like this even if it fell down i will not lose it in water.
I always used a Cressi Killer - I thought it was the best knife but I have lost three of them - always in the same way - in amongst the kelp. I like a knife strapped to my leg which I can reach with either hand. I found that the rubber ring retaining the knife seemed to get pulled off the knife when I was in amongst the weed.
Am now experimaenting with the flat blades as a result. I own two: the Picasso Tigre and the RA Assegai. Of the two the RA is much better. I wouldn't recommend the Picasso - I had to regrind the edge because it just wasn't sharp - it was more like a traditional diving knife - thick and not sharp but did have a sharp point for dispatching fish, would be fine for spear retrieval and prizing stuff apart - but for skinnign and filleting reasonably rubbsih IMHO. The RA is more expensive, and very nice, and if I lose it I will be p++++ed off - but I treated myself. If you aren't precious about these things I'd go for the cheapest you can find.
My buddy rates the Omer mini laser - arm mounted with the velcro that OMD doesn't like. He on the other hand loves it.
Am now experimaenting with the flat blades as a result. I own two: the Picasso Tigre and the RA Assegai. Of the two the RA is much better. I wouldn't recommend the Picasso - I had to regrind the edge because it just wasn't sharp - it was more like a traditional diving knife - thick and not sharp but did have a sharp point for dispatching fish, would be fine for spear retrieval and prizing stuff apart - but for skinnign and filleting reasonably rubbsih IMHO. The RA is more expensive, and very nice, and if I lose it I will be p++++ed off - but I treated myself. If you aren't precious about these things I'd go for the cheapest you can find.
My buddy rates the Omer mini laser - arm mounted with the velcro that OMD doesn't like. He on the other hand loves it.
Been looking to treat myself as mentioned earlier. Any one help me out? http://forums.deeperblue.com/spearo-board/84591-titanium-knife.html .
Dave
Dave
It was interesting to read your review of the Cressi Killer v. Picasso Tigre v. RA Assegai James.
Because of the disposable nature of weight belts (which you need be willing to ditch) and knives (which tend to get dropped), I tend to see expensive knives as lacking a key feature - priced for loss. Having said that, my current cheapo knife has been with me for several years now (partly due to a springy lanyard of 30-40lb mono and a short length of shock absorbing 3mm bungee, partly due to its shininess and partly because I normally use a spike to dispatch fish now).
I think the Omer USA fits the bill price-wise but I've started making my own iki-spike for dispatching. Much as I like the look Spider and Assegai (and the RA ikijimi spike), I just can't bring myself to spend that much on a dive knife that I might well loose first time out. If they were half the price (i.e. a similar price to most spearo knives) I'd be on it in a flash though. I usually end up concluding that my current knife & spikes are good enough.
BTW I've been trying some new sharpening devices recently
Because of the disposable nature of weight belts (which you need be willing to ditch) and knives (which tend to get dropped), I tend to see expensive knives as lacking a key feature - priced for loss. Having said that, my current cheapo knife has been with me for several years now (partly due to a springy lanyard of 30-40lb mono and a short length of shock absorbing 3mm bungee, partly due to its shininess and partly because I normally use a spike to dispatch fish now).
I think the Omer USA fits the bill price-wise but I've started making my own iki-spike for dispatching. Much as I like the look Spider and Assegai (and the RA ikijimi spike), I just can't bring myself to spend that much on a dive knife that I might well loose first time out. If they were half the price (i.e. a similar price to most spearo knives) I'd be on it in a flash though
. I usually end up concluding that my current knife & spikes are good enough.BTW I've been trying some new sharpening devices recently
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I probably did spend too much on something which I will probably lose. Tackle tart that I am. I have thought about lanyards and lines to stop me losing knives but I have always thought that presents an entanglement danger which I don't want to risk - I'd rather lose my knife:waterwork:waterwork
If the Picasso had been up to the job I wouldn't have bought the RA.
I am always getting float lines caught up on rocks, and going into caves/holes/bits of wreckage, where I worry I might get caught up. The thought of a knife lanyard stopping me ascending is too scary.
If the Picasso had been up to the job I wouldn't have bought the RA.
I am always getting float lines caught up on rocks, and going into caves/holes/bits of wreckage, where I worry I might get caught up. The thought of a knife lanyard stopping me ascending is too scary.