Safety knives as opposed to others

[Cerebus]

I posted a thread about knives that proved ‘interesting’ from my point of view.

I just scrapped a liferaft. It had a cork handled, sheathed, and rounded point (but not serrated) blade (scary sharp). Went to recycle tip because sheath was poor and I don’t think anyone would want it.

Made me look at what I carry in my car. The orange hammers for breaking windows and cutting seatbelts I threw out years ago (because did not cut) but I do carry the implement in attached (hopefully) photo.

Cuts paper, so should cut seat belt or webbing on boat. Easy to hold. Anodised. Has silly ‘spanner’ or ‘nut’ holes; perhaps not so silly if one is really up the creek without a paddle or proper spanner.

I do have to own a round sharpener to sharpen such a tool and to sharpen serrated blades (bit like a chainsaw sharpener).

 

[Roberto]

I have that kind of knife (tinier) in a safety pouch I keep around me when offshore (with plb etc), I have actually used it to remove a ball of fishing net caught around the propeller: it allows to cut/shred by pulling the knife towards one self in single movements, instead of back/forth movement when you must keep your body still with one hand around the shaft and cut with the other (let alone if the blade slips against the still hand and you are in a lot more serious situation).

 

[penberth3]

I do have to own a round sharpener to sharpen such a tool and to sharpen serrated blades (bit like a chainsaw sharpener).

Wet and dry paper round a piece of Dowel will work.

 

[Cerebus]

Wet and dry paper round a piece of Dowel will work.

Yes it will and does.

The tapered sharpener was pennies from somewhere though and is less messy.

I use a whetstone on large knives and often finish the job with finer grades of wet and dry upon some flat surface.

Took me a while to become proficient but the results are really amazing. To be able to shave with a sheath knife is remarkable to me. I always use a leather strop (scrap bit of good hide) to hone the blade afterwards.

It is rare to need to ‘sharpen’ a knife and very rare to have to regain the profile or bevel unless knicks have been created for some reason.

I think I learned it all via YouTube.

 

[Cerebus]

My laptop is broken so I cannot find the sharpening video one of these youngsters made ( it is worth searching if you have a laptop or device that allows it).

I learned a lot from these two and bought very cheap but good knives (Scandinavian IIRC) based upon their videos; they stuck a knife in a tree trunk and jumped up and down on the knife with no breakage.

This is just a clip that has no relevance except to lead you to their channel. It is not the best sharpening video they have made. I cannot find it without my laptop.

I do not know them and have no links with them but I have found some of their videos informative (spread over a few years); for example they showed me where to buy single bevelled knives in very bright colours and stainless in locking sheathes; possibly 10 years ago.

It is also good to hear laughter on YouTube in my h. o.

 

[Plum]

I posted a thread about knives that proved ‘interesting’ from my point of view.

I just scrapped a liferaft. It had a cork handled, sheathed, and rounded point (but not serrated) blade (scary sharp). Went to recycle tip because sheath was poor and I don’t think anyone would want it.

Made me look at what I carry in my car. The orange hammers for breaking windows and cutting seatbelts I threw out years ago (because did not cut) but I do carry the implement in attached (hopefully) photo.

Cuts paper, so should cut seat belt or webbing on boat. Easy to hold. Anodised. Has silly ‘spanner’ or ‘nut’ holes; perhaps not so silly if one is really up the creek without a paddle or proper spanner.

I do have to own a round sharpener to sharpen such a tool and to sharpen serrated blades (bit like a chainsaw sharpener).

Very similar. This is what I have attached to my lifejacket, also used by the rescue services.

https://www.force4.co.uk/item/Force-4/Safety-Cutter-with-Sheath/89KU?stock=385662&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20225112225&gbraid=0AAAAADow_as0y7pE6XZsgdCRWe3uydj_I&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjdTCBhCLARIsAEu8bpIes0X9PM087_7-okdqtn7pfE-OL1vmlsiiWBRYmx_CPmyTFLO8ZmkaAjRmEALw_wcB

 

[Cerebus]

Very similar. This is what I have attached to my lifejacket, also used by the rescue services.
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https://www.force4.co.uk/item/Force-4/Safety-Cutter-with-Sheath/89KU?stock=385662&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20225112225&gbraid=0AAAAADow_as0y7pE6XZsgdCRWe3uydj_I&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjdTCBhCLARIsAEu8bpIes0X9PM087_7-okdqtn7pfE-OL1vmlsiiWBRYmx_CPmyTFLO8ZmkaAjRmEALw_wcB

I forgot that I have one of those in red colour … somewhere.

IIRC it has a clip on the back of the sheath to attach it to webbing etc.

Nice long (relatively) blade. Serrated. Sharp as heck. Wide neck to accommodate rope. Can’t remember where I bought it.

Must look out for it. Superb item and cheap and does what it should (unlike other examples).

Never used it. It is insurance. And cheap.

 

[ducked]

I just scrapped a liferaft. It had a cork handled, sheathed, and rounded point (but not serrated) blade (scary sharp). Went to recycle tip because sheath was poor and I don’t think anyone would want it.

Seems a waste

 

[Cerebus]

Seems a waste

I thought about it long and hard and decided it was the best thing to do.

I decided it was a one use knife and of such poor quality it was dangerous to have around. Made to cut the liferaft painter and not a lot else.

The sheath did not stay on well and the blade was ultra sharp.

No hasp, so if fingers slipped upon handle fingers would be cut.