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Using a knife ina SIB
Posted: 16 Oct 2018, 22:14
by JK1969
Thinking I need a knife of some description (cutting away morning lines from the prop perhaps) but worried about dropping a sharp pointy thing on my high pressure floor! I have seen a rounded end knife but can’t for the life of me find it again. Any ideas ? What do others carry? Thanks in advance.
Re: Using a knife ina SIB
Posted: 16 Oct 2018, 22:18
by Andy B
Re: Using a knife ina SIB
Posted: 17 Oct 2018, 07:22
by chris moody
They are often called a "safety knife" or a "rescue knife" and a quick search on either of those phrases will find loads of them.
In my opinion they are an essential bit of safety kit. The features I look for in a safety knife are:
Serrated blade
Rounded tip
A locking mechanism so the blade cannot accidentally close on your fingers during use
Re: Using a knife ina SIB
Posted: 17 Oct 2018, 08:01
by JK1969
Thanks for the quick responses. Wife is asking for ideas for my birthday - she'll wish she never asked with all the kit I've got my eye on
All the gear and no idea
Re: Using a knife ina SIB
Posted: 17 Oct 2018, 08:24
by chris moody
Yes , birthdays are easy for Sibbers as we need so much kit:
- Waterproof bag for mobile phone
The list is endless
Re: Using a knife ina SIB
Posted: 17 Oct 2018, 10:37
by Shaun
You want this......
https://www.watersportswarehouse.co.uk/ ... 21509.html
No fear of stabbing yourself or your sib.
Re: Using a knife ina SIB
Posted: 17 Oct 2018, 10:55
by Gazzago
Definitely need a knife whenever you have rope and water about.
I have one of these on my life jacket.
Rescue Knife - Rope and Belt Cutter
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ATTAWK0/ ... XBbKPT0EG1
For me it’s just less chance of puncturing my sib with this
Whatever you choose just make sure you have it in your person at all times.
Re: Using a knife ina SIB
Posted: 17 Oct 2018, 20:13
by 9-R
Thought I'd be a smart-arse and suggest a spoon-knife but after a quick search I found out, it's a real thing!
Re: Using a knife ina SIB
Posted: 18 Oct 2018, 04:51
by ChrisParish
Really? I have found spoon forks (sporks) before, but a spoon knife?!
Re: Using a knife ina SIB
Posted: 20 Oct 2018, 22:20
by Froglet
I bought a little Edelrid rope knife that I liked the look of, then ground the tip off so it's nice and rounded.
It's quite small, but the blade locks out so not 100% sure on the legality. It can be used one handed and has a good serrated section.
