13th Aug 2010
Wenoka Big Squeeze Dive Knife
When you go to an unusual environment such as underwater, any alarm or unexpected situation can be harmful to your health and even to your life. Thus, there are no trifles in selecting your diving gear. Everything should be of best quality as long as your budget can afford it. Diving knife is no exception and is considered a must in any diving expedition.
You should choose your knife in terms of its usability and endurance. The blade can be of different sizes, from smallest (two or three inches) to the largest (more than five inches), and you should feel comfortable with handle grip, it should be long enough to be gripped by your hand, but not too long as it gets more cumbersome.
The ability to rust is another consideration. Even stainless steel alloys are sometimes vulnerable to this problem. The blade should be very sharp in all times, so you either find a strong material or sharpen your knife before every dive. There are no compromises.
Wenoka Big Squeeze Dive Knife, Blunt Tip is a nice choise in terms of functionality and durability. It works well with gloves and is secure for your hands. It has both a comfortable grip and a sharp blade. The system of holding in the sheath is patented as you cannot get your knife out without squeezing it first. You can use this knife universally both at scuba diving and at home, as an outdoor professional and at boating or sailing.
The price is around forty bucks, so it is not a great deal if you loose it. You can use it both as a main knife or as a backup knife. It is quite large, with nine and a half inches of overall length, and four and a half inches of blade. Read more about dive knives on our blog.
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