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Dive Gear Guide 2016: Best Knives

| Published On January 4, 2016
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Dive Gear Guide 2016: Best Knives

Gear extras can make diving easier, safer and more fun — we've compiled a list of dive knives to help you find the one that's best for you.

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Akona Edge Knife scuba diving

AKONA EDGE KNIFE

  • Easy-grip handle finger guards keep wet hands from slipping

  • Kit is included for mounting knife to your high-pressure hose

The Edge is a downsized version of AKONA’s Talon, with the same pressure lock sheath release and a 3-inch 304 stainless blade. Installs on a Sherwood or Genesis BC.

$40; akona.com

Zach Stovall
Cressi Finisher Knife scuba diving

CRESSI FINISHER KNIFE

  • Slim handle with contoured, overmolded body

  • Sheath offers a pushbutton release and circular stirrup

Sharp and sleek, the narrow stiletto-style blade is made from 420-J2 stainless. It comes with a lower full-length edge, upper serrated edge, line cutter and spear point.

$60; cressiusa.com

Zach Stovall
Cressi Giant Knife

CRESSI GIANT KNIFE

  • Full-size handle offers indents, grip pads and a wide bolster

  • Sharpened clip point enhances cutting effectiveness

The Giant is made of 304 stainless with a durable Diamond Coating, features a multi-purpose blade with a conventional edge, a serrated edge, and a line cutter.

$79.95; cressiusa.com

Zach Stovall
Cressi Predator Knife scuba diving

CRESSI PREDATOR KNIFE

  • Made of 304 stainless and features a durable Diamond Coating

  • Sheath’s strap slots accommodate a variety of mounting positions

A full-size handle with flared bolster provides protection and a solid grip. An additional serrated edge and clip point complete the package.

$44.95; cressiusa.com

Zach Stovall
Spyderco Assist Salt scuba diving knife

SPYDERCO ASSIST SALT

  • Blade is made from 100-percent rustproof H-1 steel

  • Fiberglass-reinforced nylon handle offers a textured grip

The H-1 blade uses nitrogen instead of carbon to create a steel that holds a sharp edge and is immune to corrosion. The SpyderEdge cuts the toughest materials.

$160; spyderco.com

Zach Stovall
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 Salt scuba diving knife

SPYDERCO DRAGONFLY 2 SALT

  • Bi-directional texturing pattern on the fiberglass reinforced nylon handle feels good in the hand

  • Blade-to-handle geometry makes it feel like you’re cutting with a much larger knife

The Dragonfly 2 Salt, with its mid-size H-1 steel blade and ergonomically shaped, high-visibility yellow handle, presents a superb all-purpose cutting tool in an easy-carry, 100 percent rustproof package.

$95; spyderco.com

Zach Stovall
Spyderco Salt 1 BK scuba diving knife

SPYDERCO SALT 1 BK KNIFE

  • Available with either a plain or serrated SpyderEdge cutting edge

  • Reversible black-coated titanium clip

The lightweight Salt 1 provides an exceptionally sharp, corrosion-free, H-1 steel cutting edge along with a fiberglass reinforced nylon handle treated with special Volcano Grip.

$135; spyderco.com

Zach Stovall