Which Dive Knife Should I Buy? | Knife Banter Ep. 54
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
- Zac took a trip down to California to talk to a real expert on dive knives. His name is Luke Immel and boy does he love dive knives. Actually, he loves knives in general. Check out all our dive knives here: www.bladehq.com/cat--Dive-Kni...
Thumbnail image taken by Luke Immel.
Knives in order of appearance:
Schrade Water Rat: goo.gl/v1PZ2c
Fox Knives Tekno: goo.gl/qpbHMK
Spyderco Pacific Salt: goo.gl/ZzsMny
Spycerco Tasman Salt: goo.gl/55LYNE
Benchmade H20: goo.gl/R6qi9R
Spyderco Fish Hunter: goo.gl/qHAr7U
Hogue EX-F02: goo.gl/nHrT3Q
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“These folders are good in a boat because you’re in a boat”
-Luke Immel 2018
I like that.... as opposed to being in the saltwater with toothy-smiled beasts.
I know what he means & i also know what you mean
mm yes
I have no use for a dive knife. I have blade lust for a dive knife.
wolfkat dragonfish blade lust.... 😍
I live in the middle of the desert... I want a dive knife anyway! 😅
@@joshglover2370 I live on an island. I use the dragonfly 2 salt (H1 steel) as my EDC.
That spyderco fish hunter is so sweet. I've already lost a knife diving though so i only go cheap now. Sucks because i love nice knives...
Salt 1 is my every day carry I work for a pool company and I'm literally in water all day. I used it on the boat, salt and fresh water knife has held up. Love that knife!
Does the chlorine affect it in anyway?
Jensen Azotea chlorine hasnt affected the knife in any way
Yeah this back round is super chill. The ambient noise is smooth. Matches the knife banter vibe..feel like I could listen for hours.
You guys hit about 5% of dives knives.... Cheap is best, nothing like seeing that $100.00 drop 200 ft to the bottom.
Maybe add a lanyard...
That’s why you don’t drop it
I had my biggest scare a few years ago when my dad took me freediving for the first time and gave me one of his dive knives for my belt. I stupidly pulled it out to look at it underwater and dropped it. We were only in shallow 30-40 foot depth but I was terrified at the knife sinking to the bottom. I saved it, but it's still a scary thought to lose his 100 buck knife then tell him about it.
Cheap is not best; that’s why it’s cheap. If you are clumsy and know it; use something more ‘disposable’, but don’t say it beats better equipment.
I won’t knock someone on a budget. On the other hand I don’t need someone telling me my high end tool is a waste of money. To each their own.
Paul, while there may be nothing worse than watching that brand new 100 dollar blade drop, I would rather drop 10 expensive knives that trust my life to a 5 buck gas station special
Hey Blade HQ, just a quick tip: Inox isn't a specific steel, it's just a European way to say 'stainless'! Hope it helps...
Thanks for pointing that one out for us. Sometimes we miss things. It's just proof that we're a bunch of fallible humans over here. Seriously, thanks for keeping us straight. -Ben
It's also the word in french "inoxydable"
titanium will NOT chip, it's lot softer than steel, it will roll instead
4NHK0 right? I thought it was weird they said that. Besides that ceramic knives can be so much cheaper and basically disposable. Just cause their both rust proof doesn’t mean they’re the same
Yeah I have a titanium dive knife and it’s actually really good it was $50 ( on amazon so I’m surprised it’s even really titanium but I’m 99% sure it is) and I’ve used it on wood (normal and ply hard and soft) melons bottles lots and lots of lofa plants (quarantine life) and a few other things and I haven’t even had the edge roll on me and it’s a super nice knife overall just for the record it’s the promate lime pointy dive knife
Here’s the link if anyone’s interested Promate Scuba Dive Snorkel Titanium Knife (4 3/8" Blade) with Straps and Sheath www.amazon.com/dp/B00DD78RJ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Og0MFb9SC6T70?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
So it really confuses me why everyone hates titanium knifes because I REALLY like them
Oh and the scabberd is nice too although just for the record I have never actually gone diving so I can’t say how good a dive knife it is
Titanium chips if you try to sharpen it. That's what he meant, when he said by putting an edge on it. However if the edge is carbidized, you can sharpen it away. I have two mummert knives ti/tungsten carbide pieces and it's good stuff.
be literally says it wont chip... how bout ya listen
@@rec0ilhd170 10:05 "Those knives chip and are horrible to put an edge on" How about you listen🙄
Spearfishing the past 15 years in CA
I went through 10+ knives and experience taught me that The #1 criteria for a spearfishing knife is that it’s have to be CHEAP. You can dispatch a fish with literally any knife, material doesn't matter, the fish will not care if it’s rusty, you will not care either, what you will care about (and if you spearfishing it will happen) when your 200 dollar knife will get lost,
and you realize that you can dispatch any fish with the tip of your spear.
Yes!! Perfect timing. I need a new dive knife for spearfishing and wasn't too sure what to get. You guys never cease to amaze me
the french word inoxidable (in short inox) just mean stainless
Explains the Opinel use of the word "Inox". Indeed it does.
The spyderco fish hunter is an amazing dive knife. That serrated H1 steel is worry free and its really convenient not to have to think about doing that bit of extra cleaning and oiling at the end of the trip just leave it in your boat for the next one no worries.
As I lay dying. Hell yeah.
\m/
Hellyeah is a great band
I love all of the knife banter episodes. I have a suggestion for an episode. You guys should do one focusing on Left-Handed knives. Im a southpaw, and finding knives that are left-hand friendly can be a challenge. I think it would be a great topic to cover! Keep up the good work!
Jeff G are you only thinking of folding knives? I’m ambidextrous, and each of my fix blades, dive knife, hunting knife, kayak knife, has worked beautifully in both hands, left and right.
11:35 I am proud to be one of the minority who loves full serrations(though I admit my reasons for it are 80% aesthetic and 20% function)
xabalba555 - when you use knives out in the field, and use a knife to cut all sorts of things besides paper & food then serrated blades really shine. Even for food they’re great, go to any Steakhouse and look at the knife they give you to cut the steak with, Fully-Serrated. The founder of Spyderco knew what he was doing when he started producing multiple models with fully serrated blades.
Serrations are a nice feature for some knives, but they're a pain in the ass to sharpen... 😟
Amen, I carry an Atlantic Salt every day. I also carry a non-serrated blade but serrations were an improvement over regular edges, they just cut better longer.
5:20 I once was killing and cleaning fishes with a 5" Muela stainless. Stabbed a carp just like in the vid, but due to the thicker geometry I didnt went all the way through and had to stab it deeper..
NEVER consider a fish is dead, doubletap it
ive been wanting this episode for a long long time!
Spyderco salt fixed blades are the best dive knives. Also, it’s great to see a video featuring a guy who actually uses his knives; we need more of those.
Great video. That rust test with the 4 tanks was cool as hell
Just bought a h2o Benchmade last month. No longer discontinued and I love this knife for diving.
That Fox Knives Tekno looks sick! I'm an avid hiker and fisherman, and soon kayaker and snorkeler, I think that one will suit my needs.
Just preordered my native 5 salt yesterday. I can’t wait to get it
Having a sharp blade when free diving (snorkeling) is important because the only air you have is in your longs and that limits the time you have. I prefer to have a sharp point even when rafting. Usually I add just a bit of bungee cord to keep the Hultafors stainless knife in place more secure. I don't do this stuff that often any more and if I would most likely go for the H1 Spyderco but with a single edge.
It's nice to see a video about diving knives. You don't see them often.
That kinfe collection was crazy!!
One unintended advantage of the Pacific Salt is lack of liner metal. You have an Endura sized knife that is 3 ounces. It's my backup/ larger knife in my EDC and I'll carry 2 knives but they'll weigh less than 5 ounces together.
I think adding an adjustable paracord to a dive blade attached to the wrist while cutting is a safe idea to prevent loss of blade to the sea bed!
if it gets rusty just soak it in vinigga
gotta watch that hard R
yeet channel abandoned I got that ZNA reference
Haha love it
vinegar.... thats how you spell it kid dont use a lame joke cover the fact that ya cant spell lolz
This is awesome, knives for dives!
Great band!!! Love their stuff
Hey man Magpul makes a water proof belt that’s 1.5 inches perfect for sheath knives while diving/ kayaking
Dylan Baxter so it's a water proof belt and my mora for me !
The Salt series with H1 steel is amazing, but I am curious why they do not use the same steel for screws pivot and liners? I noticed rust from the hardware.
The ARK has the handle molded on, no hardware to rust. Too small for diving imo tho.
I use a fixed blade that has serrations and a line cutter on one side and a regular blade on the other plus a hammer on the end of the handle. Having option to my knife is very beneficial for what I do. If you plan to dig or pry, a flat tip is nice. But if all you have is a $5 eBay knife, bring it. A cheap knife can cut you out of lines or nets and save your life. Never dive without one.
What kinda knife
This was cool!
Love the Princess Bride snippet!
Wich dive knive should I buy?
The cheapest.
Kitchen knife. Just grind of the tip that it’s blunt.
Inox like in VictorINOX!
duh
Leatherman
Getting all comfy when he sees he free dives
I like this topic it's unique dive knives have specific criteria that must be met or there useless
One that has a lanyard on it. Other than that, it's up to personal preference (for myself, a "Bowie" style blade with a serrated spine and "gut hook" for sawing and quickly cutting ropes etc... and a WW I "trench" style handle that's magnetized. Which besides the lanyard, is just another thing to help it not be lost when dropped). A "hi-viz" color wouldn't hurt... just not one that is in the fish's sight spectrum. I'd stay away from colors that you might find on fishing lures lol...
Awesome knifes Reviews video! ^^
Frantic screaming: ASSULT KNIFE.😂
That's Commiefornia for ya... 🙄
For stainless steel, the standard is 13% chromium , which is why D2 is not stainless, D2 has 11% chromium.
Luke Immel should really take a look at the NRS Neko Knife
Specs
Blade Material: 420 HC Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Full metal tang with TPU overmold
Sheath Material: Fiberglass-reinforced nylon
Total Length: 6"
Blade Length: 2.5"
Weight: 3.5 oz
Knife only Weight: 2.9 oz
Blade Edge: Smooth and serrated
Blade Tip: Pointed
Features:
Squared hole in handle serves as a valve wrench for an oxygen tank
Bottle opener in handle
Love those dive knives man,but so many more weren't shown man...oh and lots of knives Luke,but I got way more lol
Hell yes... been waiting for this 1. Thanks for the upload✌🐯
Benchmade 551H2O griptilian n680 steel is not in there??
Where do you recommend keeping the knife while in the ocean, on the waist or the knee?
Serrations have their purpose, but on most jobs they're horrible. Diving would be a place where serrations would be handy. If you need to cut free and break to the surface, the serrations will make quick work of the straps.
Basically what I'm saying is while most of what I do (and have done) requires a straight blade, serrations have their place.
I use a stainless morakniv, works amazing.
The Extrema ratio dicok or ultramarine are great diving knives
Nice hoodie bro!
Zac, Inox just means inoxydable. Opinel INOX, uses Sandvik 12c27.
Something like that?
What do you think about ONTARIO MK 3 ? It is also diving knife used by NAVY Seals.
Thanks for making an awesome dive knife video, been waiting ages for one to be filmed. Enjoyed watching this episode immensely. Keep up the good work Blade HQ!.
Great video. Fun stuff. But I think what we all want to know is, where is Ben and is he OK?
I dive about 30 to 40 days a year. while i have a couple higher end "Water knives" for in my kayak (one is the Spyderco Fish Hunter on here) all my dive knive are on the cheep end. Im a tech diver i sometimes dive to 90m on Trimix etc. But, sometimes theres 200m plus under me. I drop a $100 knife it is gone lol.
As I lay dying!!! Hell yeah
I know this is off topic, but if someone was looking for an edc folding knife made from cpm-m4 what would e your recommendations?
So Beautiful Knife
I'm sorry but you guys should just have this as your background from now on lmao
what the fuck lmao
Hey Zach, Im between the Kershaw Atmos, the Kershaw Anso Method, the Crkt Caligo and the Kershaw Finge (that one is a lil more expensive) for my edc knife. Which one would you recomend me (I love the looks of all four, so Id like to know which one you think is the best overall knife)? Tks
Luis Nicolau atmos is a great knife.
What about the Benchmade 551 Griptillian H20.
kershaw sea hunters and amphibians are so good too, was disappointed they didn't make the video
❤️ loved this episode, I work on the water and rust resistant work knifes are the only type I would recommend for that kind of daily working environment. P.S serrated edges work the best on cutting marine rope in a hurry ....
it would be cool if the hoge's sheath hard Kevlar or some other cut resistant fabric to help prevent accidental stabbing when putting the blade back in the sheath. with the way y'all were talking, it sounds like that is an issue wile diving
Do you import knives into Europe? (specifically to the Czech Republic)
Now i want to head to the coast.
Sick sweater
Test if diving knifes are good in camping, bushcraft
I'm a knife guy & I prefer my knives to have serrations, especially when I'm hiking in the woods
7:15 WOW where can I see the full video?
I still use my wenoka, for it has never failed
I'd like to see something like that schrade in LC200N
yasss thank you
Been waiting for this vid forever!
How in the world did you not include the NRS Pilot?????
Specs
Blade Material: 420 HC Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Glass-reinforced polypropylene with TPR over mold
Sheath Material: Fiberglass-reinforced nylon
Total Length: 7.38"
Blade Length: 3"
Weight: 5.5 oz
Knife only Weight: 3.5 oz
Blade Edge: Smooth and serrated
Blade Tip: Blunt
Features:
Matte finish on orange, blue and green handle models
PVD coating on black handle model
Rope cutting hook
Glass-breaking point at handle end
Square hole in handle doubles as a valve wrench for an Oxygen tank
Bottle opener hole in handle
Titanium works best for scuba if you don't mess around with it on land a nice edge will last years.
Carbidized titanium knives can be amazing dive knives and require little to no sharpening for the life of the knife. Plus the carbide layer on the blade stiffens the edge and it cuts very aggressively due to micro serrations that are part of the carbide.
Liam Jack any specific knives you suggest looking at?
Jensen Azotea DB blades here on UA-cam made a pretty cool titanium knife, he’s in Australia though. He sells knives online as well
as 49Giants said, DB Blades made an awesome one. Unfortunately I don't know of any production carbidized titanium knives, however you can get a carbidizing set up for relatively cheap and do it yourself if need be.
Sounds complicated lc200n will be better
Not necessarily, because the carbide will hold an edge longer, and will have zero rust. If you want a fine edge able to shave and push cut paper, then yes, but I doubt it would last nearly as long at cutting ropes and fish and whatever else you may encounter.
What leg holster is that for the hogue?
Do you all have any videos about sharpening serrated blades?
Did they ever announce the winner of the dyed pm3?
Where's the Microtech LUDT? Lol
I’m pretty surprised you didn’t do any talk about the AquaLung Squeeze series. They’re sort of the standard atleast on the east coast and the Great Lakes.
I wait this video for so long Thank's You!!! Nice advices to chose my spearfishing knife !
huge fan of the N680 i like it better than H1. Longer lasting edge. I use it for Salt water fishing never rusts. I dont take it diving. H1 for diving.
How long does it usually take to ship
Awesome video like normal
The benchmade 112 is in production as of 2020
AS I LAY DYING!!!
Andrew Greiner
I'm not sure how so many people continue to support them. Their first album is one of my all time favourites, but trying to have your wife murdered is a pretty scummy thing to do.
Wait what?
Peter G doesn't mean their music is bad lol they still make kick-ass songs
As I lay crying
Why so serious?
spyderco caspiansalt is perfect spearfishing knife.
H-1steel
tight and low profile sheeth
large index finger hole
please sell it again!
Make a knife banter on knifes that patina the best
Do a knife banter on Mcusta knives, they’re great knives but I feel like nobody knows about them.
I feel like the false edge is probably for de-scaling?
yall didn't mention if these sink fast or not or any type of boyancy levels.
I am actually looking into the Spyderco Fish Hunter. Knife itself seems great. Sheath?? Not so much. There is no provision for rubber straps to fix it to the leg or arm. Not so many spearos carry on the belt because the weights get in the way and drawing it feels akward. That is putting me off. I would rather have a plastic molded/injected sheath meant for strapping....
Tianium knives DO NOT chip, nor are they hard to resharpen, they are hard to manufacture but titanium is almost perfect for dive knives.
Wheres the salt test link?
I've got a question for you guys, i live in utah and plan on coming down to your shop and hopefully meet some of you guys, and when I look up an adress on google the number address (400 South 1000 East) isn't in Lehi and I'm just getting confused as to where I need to go to reach the shop, can somebody help me out?
Spyderco Salt knives are the best rust proof knives being made today.
2 knives required for diving, flat tip for prying shellfish and a dagger for killing.