Knife Selection

The biggest difference you will notice in dive knives is their blade types and the features they posess. We know it can be a bit confusing, but it becomes simple when you consider that each blade type has its own unique function. It all boils tow to a matter of learning which blade works best in the situations you may encounter most.

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Drop & Standard Point If it weren't for that pesky regulator, you could do your descent with one of these blades clenched in your teeth, scaring everything in your path. Ok. This is the blade that you want for undersea game as it has a pointed tip. The straight edge becomes a curve which actually lengthens the knife's cutting surface. The longer cutting edge is made for cutting chum, bait, and general sport fishing applications. Again, this blade has the serrated safety edge on the back side. Look for a metal that holds a keen edge over prolonged use.	Blunt Tip A blunt tip blade is ideal for the diver who is more interested in using the knife as a tool. The abbreviated tip reduces the likelihood of break-offs during prying situations. Note that no matter how strong your knife is, it really shouldn't be used as a full-fledged pry bar. (That's what full-fledged pry bars are for). There are two types of cutting surfaces on this type of blade: one edge is serrated for cutting your way out of entanglements and the other is straight for general cutting. When considering a blunt tip, look for the strongest metal as the foremost characteristic.	Emergency Blade No matter what type of diver you are, this type of blade should be carried if not as your only knife, but as the name implies, an emergency knife. The emergency blade has only one cutting surface and it is serrated. Serrated edges are proven to be the quickest and easiest way to free yourself from unforeseen entanglements such as netting, rope, monofilament, and kelp. They are also the shortest of the dive knifes in order to remain unobtrusive and out of the way until they are needed. The rounded back and tip of the blade greatly reduces the potential of puncturing your BC upon returning the knife back to its sheath after use. Since this blade is not frequently used and may get overlooked during your post-dive clean up, we recommend a metal that is geared toward corrosion resistance.