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Post by ZEBRA on Dec 12, 2010 23:19:21 GMT -1
well guys following my last safety question here is another one that needs answering with your input .
What makes the best safety knife what are the attributes that work best for us .
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gerryw
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The old sea-dog...
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Post by gerryw on Dec 13, 2010 8:29:03 GMT -1
1. A blunt tip is a must otherwise more damage can be done to the person being rescued. 2. Serrated blade which encourages the rope to be cut and avoids the blade slipping off the wet rope too. 3. Cannot be opened or released unexpectedly or dangerously. 4. Accessible easily in an emergency yet doesn't get in the way of normal activities 5. Visible in low light - not black handled 6. Knife can be tethered from the hilt or blade and doesn't rely on the pouch to hold it on you 7. Stainless and salt water proof 8. Sharp and can be resharpened 9. Can open bottles of beer 10. Can double up as a harmonica for those fish-free dyas on the water.... ;D
I jest 1- 8 are accurate though.
Cheers Gerry
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Post by THURSOMAN on Dec 15, 2010 21:11:29 GMT -1
Well done Gerry would agree with all the above. Only feature mine lacks in is colour of handle= BLACK. ;D GERBER RIVER KNIFE is the best safety knife I've ever used cut rope like butter. More than likely there are many other 1st class knives just as good but is certainly not something to skimp on.
Chris
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spinfish
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this aint quite right !!!!
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Post by spinfish on Dec 21, 2010 14:12:39 GMT -1
Can I suggest lomo rescue knife with yellow handle, just type loom knife into YouTube or google it, regards chris
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Post by kevex on Feb 1, 2011 14:47:25 GMT -1
Hi, after reading this topic on sunday night 31/1/11 I ordered the knife also the neoprene Amara gloves which cost £10.42 for the BC Knife and £8.33 for the Gloves ( plus Vat ) they have just arrived this afternoon and I must admit both appear to be off high quality, am well impressed especially the gloves. Cheers Kev.
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kevex
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Post by kevex on Feb 1, 2011 15:15:22 GMT -1
Hi again, i,ve just read what I wrote, the order was for a Lomo BC Rescue knife and the neoprene gloves. excellant... web address is www.LomoWatersport.comcheers. Kev
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spinfish
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this aint quite right !!!!
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Post by spinfish on Feb 1, 2011 19:55:42 GMT -1
Glad you liked them : )
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Post by SEAJUNKY on Feb 20, 2011 14:12:24 GMT -1
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Post by wild321 on Apr 11, 2011 18:50:04 GMT -1
here's what I use.........4 inches of garden hose -47 pence paring knife (asda). drill a hole in the pipe and attach to pfd, grind the point of the knife and round it off, drill a hole in the handle and attach lanyard slip tha knife into the pipe ,the knife will relise when needed whith a sharp pull. now go to the pub and spend the saved money......
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Post by Jessica Parker on Nov 27, 2011 1:25:50 GMT -1
Can I suggest lomo rescue knife with yellow handle, just type loom knife into YouTube or google it, regards chris Surely a great choice to go by, i would be suggesting the same to you as well.
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tikka
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Post by tikka on Oct 9, 2012 21:32:50 GMT -1
The best knife is the very sharpest knife you can muster, it's also the knife / tool that you are best familiar with, something you handle often, respecting whislt familiar I suppose. Sorry to be pedantic but over the years I've used knives exstensively, often when they really mattered and without doubt a 'tool' fit for purpose and comfortable in the hand is a pre-requisite. For 'our'needs I'd imagime a blade that can hold an edge, a shape that is capable of dispatch and dressing, a hilt / pommel shape that prevents user injury and a handle that doesn't 'fire the hand' as they say or in other words, fits! Morever we might want a tool that is easy to clean, probably a synthentic material that doesn't harbour ( no pun again!) infectious detrous. The Scandinavians have long excelled at making very practical tools as have the South Africans, the steel isn't the best in either, Spain having the edge there me thinks, no pun and all that. Don't discount home grown produce though. What's really 'cool' (I'm so modern) is making your own knife. Have a go, loads of stuff on tinernet including 'knife making kits. Hope this helps. I'm using a tool I've had for 'a while' now made by Cattaraugus, old but never blunt. Wished it wer true of the owner! Take best care
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Post by nala on Feb 12, 2014 19:37:04 GMT -1
I recently purchased this and its so small and compact and safe....and reasonably priced You have to keep it clean and slightly greased....a very handy tool. just click on the pic to enlarge...
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