Re: [Paddlewise] Ceramic Knives

It would seem that any decent quality diver's knife would work.  Some have 
a blunt tip - which is safer than a pointed tip.  Some have a serrated back 
edge for cutting line/webbing.  Most have a sheath that attaches to the 
knife with a positive locking mechanism - grasp handle and squeeze to 
release.  If you mount this on your PFD, make sure you pay attention to 
direction for unsheathing the knife....if sheath is on the upper part of 
your chest, a downward pulling motion is much less likely to result in you 
slitting your own throat while trying to get the knife out!  A nasty thought...

It would seem that dive knives designed for repeated submersion in salt 
water should be built to resist corrosion.

There are some titanium knives at this site - also check the Fusiler knife 
- last one on page 1 - cheaper than titanium.
http://www.scubatoys.com/store/Scuba_Knives.asp

You might click on the "What's the difference between all these knives?" 
answer link in the upper right of the page for more info.

As usual no relationship with site referenced - merely has decent selection.

K

At 08:41 AM 12/16/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>I have tried several knives for kayaking but all rust.  Has anyone  seriously
>looked into ceramic knives?
>
>I just need something I can use to cut away a paddle leash that tries to
>strangle me, or at worst a skirt that won't let go of someone 
>else.   Spreading
>peanut butter is optional but probably the most likely use.
>
>The knife needs to be strong enough to not chip and sharp enough to  cut.
>Anyone know of a reasonably priced, ceramic sport knife that would do  the 
>job?
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