Is that a wood handle? If so, does it float? That seems like a good idea on a liferaft, although I'd think the color would be brighter just to make it easier to see if it's dropped.Def
Although I have no experience kayaking I do have a NRS pilot knife for swift water rescue use. I love it, the only issue is the steel is a little soft but the sheath works great and is extremely fast to extract the knife from. It has a blunt/pry tip, serrated blade, and a high vis grip. Here is a picture from google since mine is at the station in my locker lol. (Image removed from quote.)
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on April 13, 2015, 05:09:18 PMIs that a wood handle? If so, does it float? That seems like a good idea on a liferaft, although I'd think the color would be brighter just to make it easier to see if it's dropped.DefIt is wood, and I just checked, and yep, it floats. They are kept in a red pouch that is right by the mooring lines, and they are tethered to the raft.Here's a small pic (not mine) of it attached to the raft.
Did I miss the part where you mention how you carry it? (Pocket, strapped to Life-Preserver, neck, etc....)
Quote from: ace19636 on April 13, 2015, 05:14:54 PMAlthough I have no experience kayaking I do have a NRS pilot knife for swift water rescue use. I love it, the only issue is the steel is a little soft but the sheath works great and is extremely fast to extract the knife from. It has a blunt/pry tip, serrated blade, and a high vis grip. Here is a picture from google since mine is at the station in my locker lol. (Image removed from quote.)I've been looking at those too, but have shied away since I haven't heard of the brand or know anything about them. I have seen far too many cheapos like that in big box stores that I really didn't look closely at them. If you say they are good then I will take another, closer look.Def
I have a dive knife. It has all the things you listed except it is black. But you can change the handle inserts to a bright color.You want a pic?That's us mobileNate
Oh I remember the blades mate I figured the coating would protect the blade to a fair degree.My favourite river knife would be the Spyderco Caspian but I'd expect its big money
Grant,did you ever decide on a new kayak knife ?for those looking for a neck knife the mora eldris might be an option, though i don't think suitable for kayaking . . .eamon