H-1 dive shear

[salg]

Hi guys,

I'm back with some more questions.

We are working on the dive model, thanx much for all of your great input.

While we were discussing dive knives, the question and some discussion came up about dive shears. We've decided to produce a dive shear in H-1.

I've pesonally not used dive shears while diving, so I'd like to pick your brain (those that use or would use dive shears).

What would make the ideal dive shear?

sal

 

[Green_Manelishi]

Hi guys,

I'm back with some more questions.

We are working on the dive model, thanx much for all of your great input.

While we were discussing dive knives, the question and some discussion came up about dive shears. We've decided to produce a dive shear in H-1.

I've pesonally not used dive shears while diving, so I'd like to pick your brain (those that use or would use dive shears).

What would make the ideal dive shear?

sal

Rust is the killer. Usually the pivot-pin rusts out and renders the shears useless. Needless to say the holes in the shear handles need to be large enough to accept heavy mitts or gloves. Need a nice, simple, secure way of carrying the shears. A way of attaching a lanyard to the handle is also helpful.

 

[sasscuba]

I will test out a new pair of shears for you once they are finished if you would like?

 

[Rev. Blade]

What would make the ideal dive shear?

sal

My H1 pocket knife is of exceptional quality! I'm sure you'll make a fine shear. I suspect it will be a tough market for you. It seems the products available at the $5 - $10 range are suitable for most divers. As mentioned above, the pivot pin seems to be the weak link for most dive shears. Make it stainless.

To be useful, a shear needs to be able to cut fine fishing line, as well as the steel leaders. I also agree with the previous poster who said you should be able to use it while wearing neoprene gloves. I have few complaints about my EMT styled shears for most cutting. I decided to buy some stainless garden shears to cut through kelp as needed, but found they could not cut fine line, nor even 1/4" clothes line. (So they never went diving, and ended up in the garden where the packaging said they belonged. They work fine for trimming branches, as intended.)

Id hoped to find a shear that could cut rope up to an inch or so, but I continue to carry a knife for cutting large line (and salami back on the surface)... and my shears are to make quick (and one handed) work of fishing line.

The simple nylon pocket (with velcro flap) seems acceptable for a sheath. I think I'd want a more secure mount if my shears cost $40 or more dollars, though.

 

[Rev. Blade]

Since I dive with a knife and shears, I don't really need the shears to be able to handle an anchor line. The knife can handle it... but it you could make shears that can cut anything from Spectra strand fishing line, to 1" rope, or bull kelp (that doesn't break it you fold it)... you would really have something. I'm not sure if an anvil cut, or bypass shear is better suited for the task. All the EMT style shears are bypass style. They are often advertised as being able to cut a penny, but that does not happen to be something I need my dive shear to cut.

I envision something similar to this product. http://www.nationalgardenwholesale.com/detail.php?id=04_HT&prod=382