Calling all divers

[graham]

I always use knives rather than those specialised cutting devices because I've never had a problem cutting anything with my knives and also because a traditional knife is so much more versatile a tool. But each to their own. 

Each to their own indeed, but possibly, the issue with a knife could be that it is too good at cutting stuff. Using shears means that you should only cut the thing between the blades & not the thing just beyond it.

 

[The Old Ruminator]

When you get the shot rope wrapped around the prop shaft try cutting that off with shears. A knife works every time shears do not and after 25 years in diving I would say dont bother with them.

 

[ah147]

Both have merits.

Both have faults.

I know plenty of divers who carry both. I just carry a knife.

 

[maxf]

When you get the shot rope wrapped around the prop shaft try cutting that off with shears. A knife works every time shears do not and after 25 years in diving I would say dont bother with them.

Happens all the time cave diving 

 

[Pitlamp]

When you get the shot rope wrapped around the prop shaft try cutting that off with shears. A knife works every time shears do not and after 25 years in diving I would say dont bother with them.

Happens all the time cave diving 

Actually yes it does - don't ever let loose line get near a scooter propeller or you will certainly be glad of a simple knife.

 

[Joe90]

Thanks for all the input people, Ill be sure to let you know how i feel after the next dive.

Wont be till next month as work is too busy 

 

[Joe90]

Well I finally managed to finish my Open Water course, only took me about 9 months 

The dive after the awful time was a bit funny but nothing much. After the last few dives I felt fine, so all is good now.

Time to get out and learn what its really about 

 

[ah147]

Well done mate! Ever find yourself back in the UK fancying a dive let me know.

Real learning starts now!

 

[Joe90]

Well done mate! Ever find yourself back in the UK fancying a dive let me know.

Real learning starts now!

Will do, Should be about end of July and August this year. Its getting to hot here, need to come back to Europe and cool down