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From: gmiiii@in*.co*
Subject: Re: Newbie question on dive knives
To: John Brett <johnb@pi*.co*.uk*>


  Small cerrated line cutter is what we use, in an open 
sheath on the belt. For wreck, the medical shears area good 
idea as they will cut wire, and will fit in pockets. The 
knife must be hilted, quick draw, cerrated, opn, in fornt, 
and ready to rock. - G

On Thu, 27 Mar 1997, John Brett <johnb@pi*.co*.uk*> wrote:
>Hi,
>
>Intro:
>I'm a long-term lurker planning to put together a proper 
rig during this diving
>season. I've been listening in for advice, and spent some 
time looking at
>Todd Leonard's web page, trying to ensure I understand why 
everything is as
>it is.
>
>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?
>
>John Brett
>
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