NRS Co-Pilot River Knife
Great little knife that does what it needs to and more! (Its got a bottle opener on it!) Nice quick release clip although getting it to sit back in the clip is a little tougher.
http://www.rei.com/product/801862/nrs-co-pilot-river-knife
thank you all
(bday coming up!)
salt water sea kayaking
The poster stated use as for sea kayaking. If that sea kayaking is mostly on/in salt water, he should taking corrosion into consideration. Stainless steel still eventually corrodes unless one rinses and oils it after every paddle. The only salt water corrosion resistant knifes are the Spyderco Salt models. However, at $75-$100, their cost is above the price limit set in this post.
Dave
Yeah
It’s true the McNett is corroding, and I don’t take care of it as I should. I figured I would lose it before the corrosion took hold, but it stays put on the pfd, and it’s on a thin lanyard that’s saved it a few times. I’ll buy another in a year or two.
I like that
Notch looks handy
I like the looks of that McNett, too.
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The cordage notch is a nice feature. Reviews on Amazon sound like it may suit you if you're the type that likes to tune-up edged tools.
sorry, my mistake
Great lakes kayaking.
Here
Getcha two of these:
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=98265&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=50428&subdeptNum=50456&classNum=50457
NRS Co-pilot
I like the NRS Co-pilot ($39, I think). Simple, safe, effective. It’s got a blunt tip, good locking sheath, and nice compact size. I’ve used it in saltwater for 2 years, (~60days/year on the water, occasional fresh water rinses), and it has been very good with regards to corrosion.
CRKT Bear Claw
A little over $40 but worth it
http://www.amazon.com/Ka-Bar-2-1245-1-Black-Tanto-Knife/dp/B000BT1G6W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326846017&sr=8-1
I tried paddling with a knife.
Kinda slow.
You need a bigger blade.
That’s what that Australian guy said.
Knife
I would look in a local dive shop for a small sheath-type stainless steel knife.
I don’t think ceramic knives would be a good choice. They are razor-sharp, but very brittle. Ceramic kitchen knives advise to to use them to cut veggies, etc, but stay away from bone. They are easy to break.
I think that’s where I’m heading
I don’t mind a little maintenance. I enjoy keeping my kitchen knife in tune.
Bearclaw – me too
Small knife with curved serrated blade meant for cutting rope. Stainless – I rinse mine after every use. About $40. I like it because it fits my small hand, has a finger hole for very secure grip, clicks back into the sheath solidly, and occupies just a little space on my PFD – and will do the job if I’m ever entangled.
With money to burn I might look at the titanium pilot knife. But I’m very happy with what I’ve got.
The sheath/scabbard is probably
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better on the Gerber, but for the number of times mine has been out of its, it probably doesn't matter. I like the yellow option, too.
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to compare the two if you could actually find a convenient brick-and-mortar that carries both? Hand tools are are so necessarily tactile, it's impossible to really tell much from online info.
Sheath
I’m 100% sure the Gerber is a better knife, but how do you secure the sheath on the pfd? It looks like a slide-on fit. The McNett has holes that allow the sheath to be attached firmly to the lash tabs - I used an old nylon watch band to do it - it’s a very strong connection.
Comp makes a titanium folder
that I am almost certain is under $40. I have one on my diving BC. The spine of the knife has a “notch” that is good for cutting small ropes, fishing lines, etc, and it is on the spine of the knife so you can use it without even having to open the knife. It’s pretty easy to open one-handed. I got mine at diversdirect.com