Re: [Paddlewise] PFD knife or hook?

A couple of years ago I switched to using EMT shears.
Sometimes I miss my old sharp-point (1-sided) Gerber, but this seems to 
work.
They are cheap ($4.95--$7.95) and will cut almost anything.
They are safe to cut something wrapped around a bodypart.
They seem to be better then a knife on cutting things that are not taut.
Interestingly, they fit into the plasitc patch on my PFD--fairly 
securely but easily removeable.

GaryJ

On 09/08/2010 9:26 PM, Amy Richter Blakeley wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> So this is my first post to paddlewise but I'm hoping some of you can 
> share some wisdom regarding pfd knifes or hook.  I've had an NRS pilot 
> for 2 years and was happy with the function of the knife.  However, in 
> the past 6 months have seen 4 within my paddling community go to the 
> depths mostly while practicing rescues, climbing on back decks, etc 
> due to accidental release from the sheath. It is time to look for a 
> new 'system'.
>
> I'm looking to minimize bulkiness and maximize functionality.  I've 
> had a few times where I have caught the edge of my knife while doing 
> other movements (paddle stroke, roll set up) as well.  Right now it 
> looks like there are two systems:  1) carry a small line hook on my 
> pfd and a separate knife for around camp uses 2) a multipurpose knife 
> such as the pilot possible options: Gerber shorty, Sypderco Caspian 
> FB22, xs scrub fog cutter.
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