Question Line Cutter or Trauma Shears?

[Living4Experiences]

I have an Aqua Lung dive knife that goes into the integrated sheath on my Aqua Lung BCD. I loosely call it a knife because it doesn't really cut, and it takes some effort to use, so I want something better. What tool is better for making a quick cut underwater? A line cutter or trauma shears? Or something else? If trauma shears, I assume it needs to be marine grade that doesn't rust and is easy to use. What do you use? I don't want to spend much on this, $30 or less.

TIA!

 

[DrakeTheDiver]

When I am diving for fun I carry one ceramic line cutter on my inflator hose, it is held on with a couple zip ties, never had an issue accessing it. I also carry a spiderco salt stretch 2 XL. It’s just a folding knife but is made to be used in saltwater, 1.5 years no issues so far. I tied a bolt snap and hang it off my right D-Ring, with a bungee to hold it to the strap, much like DIR with backup light. Working I also carry shears and a trilobite on each thigh of my Drysuit. Never had an issue with rust, but I only work in freshwater lakes and rivers. YMMV

 

[Living4Experiences]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I got a pair of SeaSnips with a pouch. The care instructions say to wash with fresh water and dry and use a general lubricating grease. Would that be something like WD-40? Or what would you recommend? I have silicone grease for my camera and lights. Could I use that?

And does it get done after every dive trip or more frequently, like every day of diving?

 

[skalalaz]

What does everyone think of the cressi alligator?

 

[The Chairman]

What does everyone think of the cressi alligator?

Looks like a Fog Cutter. Way too expensive for me, too complicated, and heavy as well. Dive Rite's version of the Z-Knife with a ceramic blade is $24.95. Generic ones from **** are less than $4!!!

 

[Allen-1]

I have an Aqua Lung dive knife that goes into the integrated sheath on my Aqua Lung BCD. I loosely call it a knife because it doesn't really cut, and it takes some effort to use, so I want something better. What tool is better for making a quick cut underwater? A line cutter or trauma shears? Or something else? If trauma shears, I assume it needs to be marine grade that doesn't rust and is easy to use. What do you use? I don't want to spend much on this, $30 or less.

TIA!

This is going to sound kinda snarky, but it's not meant to be. Have you considered sharpening the knife? I've had to sharpen knives right out of the box because the edge wasn't good.

 

[skalalaz]

Looks like a Fog Cutter. Way too expensive for me, too complicated, and heavy as well. Dive Rite's version of the Z-Knife with a ceramic blade is $24.95. Generic ones from **** are less than $4!!!

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So would you carry a dive knife, a line cutter, and a pair of shears?

 

[MAKO Spearguns]

Looks like a Fog Cutter. Way too expensive for me, too complicated, and heavy as well. Dive Rite's version of the Z-Knife with a ceramic blade is $24.95. Generic ones from **** are less than $4!!!

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Pete:
Our line cutter has TWO ceramic blades and we are introducing it at $20!

MAKO Ceramic Line Cutters

Stay safe underwater with the MAKO Ceramic Line Cutter. Features rust-proof ceramic blades that stay razor sharp to cut fishing line, nets, and rope with ease. Compact, durable, and designed for freedivers and spearfishers.

makospearguns.com

 

[RIHappyDiver]

So would you carry a dive knife, a line cutter, and a pair of shears?

Depending on where you dive, either 2 line cutters or 1 line cutter and a pair of sheers. For general rec diving there is very little need for a knife, but, again, depends on where you dive.

Pete:
Our line cutter has TWO ceramic blades and we are introducing it at $20!

MAKO Ceramic Line Cutters

Stay safe underwater with the MAKO Ceramic Line Cutter. Features rust-proof ceramic blades that stay razor sharp to cut fishing line, nets, and rope with ease. Compact, durable, and designed for freedivers and spearfishers.

makospearguns.com

I just got a couple of these and they look promising.

Erik

 

[The Chairman]

Pete:
Our line cutter has TWO ceramic blades and we are introducing it at $20!

MAKO Ceramic Line Cutters

Stay safe underwater with the MAKO Ceramic Line Cutter. Features rust-proof ceramic blades that stay razor sharp to cut fishing line, nets, and rope with ease. Compact, durable, and designed for freedivers and spearfishers.

makospearguns.com

Wow! Awesome cutter and all anyone should need! Simple, easy to pull, and it WON'T RUST!!!

 

[happy-diver]

I just got a couple of these and they look promising.

Does this mean you are actually going to use them my friend