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As a 'knife enthusiast' I've noticed that typically the dive knife is a relatively inexpensive item (compared to other knives).
This appears to be largely due to the diving knife being almost a consumable. It seems many are simply lost, or suffer from corrosion.
I also suspect, unlike other knives, diving knives are rarely collected or displayed, and when bought will be used. A simple, utilitarian, tool.
So in this price range where you are not too fussed if you lose the knife, you may not be too bothered about maintenance as when it corrodes or blunts, you might just buy a new one.
I'm wondering what the general attitude is towards the dive knife and if the typical diver will ever sharpen theirs and how long these blades generally live before being replaced?
What is the life-cycle of your dive knife? Do you care for it? Do you sharpen it?
This appears to be largely due to the diving knife being almost a consumable. It seems many are simply lost, or suffer from corrosion.
I also suspect, unlike other knives, diving knives are rarely collected or displayed, and when bought will be used. A simple, utilitarian, tool.
So in this price range where you are not too fussed if you lose the knife, you may not be too bothered about maintenance as when it corrodes or blunts, you might just buy a new one.
I'm wondering what the general attitude is towards the dive knife and if the typical diver will ever sharpen theirs and how long these blades generally live before being replaced?
What is the life-cycle of your dive knife? Do you care for it? Do you sharpen it?