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John Brett wrote: > First question: > Why take a dive knife, as opposed to other ways of cutting line/netting &c? > The two alternatives I can see are a netcutter and shears (as used by EMT's). > I can see pros & cons to each method. What are the factors that dictate a > knife over the other methods? Knives are better for measuring King crab carapaces to see if they are legal size (7") but for God's sake, don't buy a 7" blade, you get a smaller knife and mark the handle. Knives are better for cutting cheese and meat on the dive boat. Knives are better for slicing the regulator hose of an underwater attacker like in James Bond. The correct knife is probably marginally easier to stow in the correct streamlined position on your waist belt. Knives are better for heavy rope and kelp. Paramedic shears are definitely better for steel fishing leaders and heavy monofilment. That's all I can think of at the moment. -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send list subscription requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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