Knife for Lifejacket

Jono Garton · 17 January 2007, 22:08

My swiss army Skipper knife is starting to play up a little, so I'm looking for a new knife that fits on my life jacket well. I thought this time I would look at a blunt end sheaf knife, as aposed to a lock knife.

Any suggestion?

Jono

Neal · 17 January 2007, 22:21

Jono not got one but the "Race Rescue Knife" looked like it could be of use on a RIB but it is £34.99 at mailspeed. Page 114 in there new book

prairie tuber · 17 January 2007, 22:24

The round nosed 'Bear Claw' by CRKT was designed specifically for river rafters and is far and away the best designed lifejacket knife I've ever seen. The price is pretty reasonable as well. I have one and will probably get a couple more so I have one for each lifejacket.

http://www.crkt.com/bearclaw.html

Ian M · 17 January 2007, 22:30

There are plenty of stainless steel dviing knives out there that fit your spec. however, I would really give serious consideration to one of the titanium knives, such as the Beaver Rapier here http://www.roho.co.uk/acatalog/Robin...Knives_51.html
They keep an edge brilliantly and are really worth the extra expense.

Jono Garton · 17 January 2007, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal

Jono not got one but the "Race Rescue Knife" looked like it could be of use on a RIB but it is £34.99 at mailspeed. Page 114 in there new book

http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/Produ...oductID/107174

looks good

I need the measurment for the sheaf (bit in red) to see if it will fit my lifejacket.

Jono

J S · 17 January 2007, 22:38

Jono I will Measure mine and post the measurments.

James

Jono Garton · 17 January 2007, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by prairie tuber

The round nosed 'Bear Claw' by CRKT was designed specifically for river rafters and is far and away the best designed lifejacket knife I've ever seen. The price is pretty reasonable as well. I have one and will probably get a couple more so I have one for each lifejacket.

http://www.crkt.com/bearclaw.html

Not bad price, looks good http://www.proclimber.co.uk/catalogu...roducts_id=154

Jono Garton · 17 January 2007, 22:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by J S

Jono I will Measure mine and post the measurments.

James

Cheers James

J S · 17 January 2007, 22:44

Jono I have just realised i have a slightly different version.

http://www.shop4leatherman.co.uk/res...oat_knife.html

The measurement for the belt strap for the on in the attached picture is 48mm

Also comes with a strap to attach round your leg if you want.

Hope this helps

Btw i have found my knife to be great the huck on the end makes cutting ropes really easy.

James

DJL · 17 January 2007, 22:49

My favourite has to be the Gerber Rescue knife.

http://www.shop4gerber.co.uk/gerber_...cue_knife.html

Very sharp, safe, robust - it is locking though. You can get them in fabric pouches

Jonny Fuller · 17 January 2007, 22:52

There is a god!

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Jono Garton · 17 January 2007, 22:53

James

looks good, im found them on the bay - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Whitby-Tekno-R...QQcmdZViewItem

Jono

Jono Garton · 17 January 2007, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJL

My favourite has to be the Gerber Rescue knife.

http://www.shop4gerber.co.uk/gerber_...cue_knife.html

Very sharp, safe, robust - it is locking though. You can get them in fabric pouches

What about trying to open it with frozen fingers?

Jono

J S · 17 January 2007, 23:06

Jono I can bring my Knife down to Pwllheli when i do my Level 2 for you to have a look at it if you like.

James

Jono Garton · 17 January 2007, 23:25

Sounds good

Jono

Tim M · 17 January 2007, 23:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono Garton

What about trying to open it with frozen fingers?

Jono

Teeth?

I've got a very similar one to the Gerber. It's easy to open even with gloved hands.

John Kennett · 18 January 2007, 06:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonny Fuller

There is a god!

For those not in on the joke, JF is one of those people who spends more time polishing his speedboat than actually using it. He has fantasies about ribbers with Bowie knives clamped between their teeth, so threads like this make his day!

John

Jono · 18 January 2007, 07:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Kennett

For those not in on the joke, JF is one of those people who spends more time polishing his speedboat than actually using it. He has fantasies about ribbers with Bowie knives clamped between their teeth, so threads like this make his day!

John

Now remind us all, O Tall One, exactly what boat did you say you'd bought?.... been out on it lately... or too busy polishing....?

John Kennett · 18 January 2007, 07:59

Kettle, this is pot. You're black. Over . . .

Mark Halliday · 18 January 2007, 08:43

"Big Fish" from Rooster sailing is a good bit of kit.
I have one and it works well.

http://www.roostersailing.com/mercha...ory_Code=tools