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While we are conjuring knife recommendations
I have always carried folders on the lash tab of my PFD, but I’m reconsidering that. Or at least reconsidering the folders I have used in the past, largely because I did not like their clip-to-lash tab security. I have knocked knives off the lash tab with errant arm swings even in non-swimming situations. Some clanked into the boat, and some – not all – were recovered from Davey Jones.
I am rethinking my PFD knife, with an eye towards (in descending order)
#1,Maybe a stubby sheath knife instead of a folder, although I expect it may be easier to “safe” a folder while you are swimming beside the boat. And vice versa perhaps more difficult to thumb open a folder in oh-crap moments. I’ve never had such do or die rescue moments. I hope not to, and hope not to conduct experiments while doing so.
#2, Low maintenance, good quality SS or H1 or something seriously rust proof. Salt water rust proof; in an honest assessment I’m probably not taking care of the blade between every trip. Perhaps with a sheath designed to “breath” and not trap water (and not stab me in the aorta while we are both breathing)
#3, Point and blade designed primarily for rescue cutting purposes, not camp chores. I’m not going to baton wood or whittle points with it. Although I might use it to cut cheese while lunching in the boat.
I know some rescue knives incorporate small-line cutting features or notches, and I’ve probably cut more errantly hung monofilament (sometimes with dangling hook) than any other line. Other folk’s monofilament; I haven’t fished in 20 years.
#4, Most importantly, something that isn’t going to get inadvertently dislodged from the lash tab, but will still remain dependably and instantly accessible. There has got to be a better way of attaching a rescue knife to a PFD lash tab than the usual friction spring clips.
Recommendations?
I want a new/different rescue knife for my PFD lash tab.
I have always carried folders on the lash tab of my PFD, but I’m reconsidering that. Or at least reconsidering the folders I have used in the past, largely because I did not like their clip-to-lash tab security. I have knocked knives off the lash tab with errant arm swings even in non-swimming situations. Some clanked into the boat, and some – not all – were recovered from Davey Jones.
I am rethinking my PFD knife, with an eye towards (in descending order)
#1,Maybe a stubby sheath knife instead of a folder, although I expect it may be easier to “safe” a folder while you are swimming beside the boat. And vice versa perhaps more difficult to thumb open a folder in oh-crap moments. I’ve never had such do or die rescue moments. I hope not to, and hope not to conduct experiments while doing so.
#2, Low maintenance, good quality SS or H1 or something seriously rust proof. Salt water rust proof; in an honest assessment I’m probably not taking care of the blade between every trip. Perhaps with a sheath designed to “breath” and not trap water (and not stab me in the aorta while we are both breathing)
#3, Point and blade designed primarily for rescue cutting purposes, not camp chores. I’m not going to baton wood or whittle points with it. Although I might use it to cut cheese while lunching in the boat.
I know some rescue knives incorporate small-line cutting features or notches, and I’ve probably cut more errantly hung monofilament (sometimes with dangling hook) than any other line. Other folk’s monofilament; I haven’t fished in 20 years.
#4, Most importantly, something that isn’t going to get inadvertently dislodged from the lash tab, but will still remain dependably and instantly accessible. There has got to be a better way of attaching a rescue knife to a PFD lash tab than the usual friction spring clips.
Recommendations?