Knife for spearfishing - necessary equipment

The opportunity to see for yourself all the unimaginable beauty of the underwater world makes more people dive. For some, this is not only entertainment, but also the opportunity to hunt. Like any extreme type of recreation, diving requires appropriate equipment. A knife for underwater hunting is an indispensable attribute of any diver.

Description

There are many different models. They are united by specific characteristics inherent in this segment of products. A quality knife for underwater hunting (photo in the text) must meet the following requirements:

• Metal on the blade must withstand the action of salt or fresh water;
• Sharp sharpened blade, if necessary, will cut the fishing net;
• One of the sides of the blade must have a sawtooth sharpening site;
• The task of the scabbard is to securely hold the knife, excluding its accidental dropping out, and at the same time to provide an instant extraction of the blade;
• The massive handle provides a reliable hold in the hand, even in thick gloves.

You can not use the product for domestic purposes, especially for rough work of opening a can or chopping branches for a fire. The blade is blunt and may fail at the right time.

Kinds of knives

Knives for diving and spearfishing are divided into groups:

• Products with a skeleton handle. It is flat, which facilitates the overall weight of the blade. This single advantage is crossed out by an uncomfortable grip and a problematic extraction from the sheath. They are not very popular, but they have an unusual appearance.
• Blades of a dagger type. They are functional, comfortable massive handle is made of rubber or polymer material. The blade is sharpened on one side, on the shoe - the serritor. One-sided sharpening requires certain skills of owning such a blade. A wide tip of the tip is not very convenient to finish large fish.
• Knife for spearfishing type stiletto. He has a narrow, long, sharpened blade on both sides. The length is quite enough to apply a serreter sharpening on the one hand. The handle is massive, with recesses for fingers and a secure stop. A thin and narrow tip is easy to pierce the skull even with very large prey.

There is another "tool of labor" of underwater hunters - a faceted narrow awl, also in sheath. He has one function - to finish the big game.

Any model is quite affordable at prices for fans and professional hunters and drivers. Some prefer to make a knife for underwater hunting with their own hands. It is important to consider the properties of metals for the blade and strictly adhere to the permissible parameters of the handle of the product and its blade so that there are no charges of manufacturing or storing cold weapons. It's easier to get a licensed knife that meets all the necessary requirements.

Underwater hunting

What is great for a professional submariner is not always convenient for a hunter. Features of blades for spearfishing:

• Length of the blade - not less than 120 mm;
• The longest serration of the foot;
• Dagger or stiletto type of blade;
• The handle is made in such a way that the knife can be held tightly with both a bare hand and gloves;
• The massive pommel of the handle will help in case of need to signal.

Care for the knife is not complicated. After each dive, it must be washed with running water and lubricated, at least once a month, sharpen the blade.

Location on the body of a swimmer

In the event of an emergency, life under water may depend on the ability to quickly use the necessary equipment. Knife for spearfishing is as follows:

• On the outer or inner side of the shin. As a rule, for clean water, where there are no algae.
• On the inside of the thigh, closer to the groin. Does not cling to seaweed, close location allows you to quickly get the instrument.
• On the payload. The best option would be placing the back on the back of the handle. The disadvantage is the loss of the knife during an emergency belt reset.
• On the shoulder or forearm. Have the blade up. Not a very practical option. If the free hand is blocked (for example, by a network), it will be impossible to reach the gun.
• On the gun. Not a very sensible choice. There are situations when a hunter is forced to dispose of an underwater gun. In this case, he loses all the instruments of defense.
• On the chest, near the left shoulder. Some brands of wetsuits are manufactured with a ready knife attachment. Such loops can be made independently.

Selecting a knife

Diving knives (conditionally) can be divided into two types:

• For diving, professional or amateur:
• Underwater hunting and swimming.

When choosing a knife pay attention to the resistance of the blade to corrosion, its strength, the thickness of the butt. The cutting edge should have a high quench rate, this affects the quality of the cut underwater. A knife for underwater hunting must necessarily have a site of serritor sharpening. The handle needs a comfortable, moisture resistant, non-slip and better than bright colors. With an accidental loss of a knife, it is easier to see it at the bottom. The moisture resistant moisture trap will help to keep the blade.

Products are selected according to the shape of the handle, the type and sharpening of the blade, weight, size, material, method and type of attachment. Pay attention to the manufacturer. Brand brands are more expensive, but the quality of such knives is guaranteed. The most famous companies are CRKT (USA); Muela (Spain); Smith & Wesson (USA); Extrema Ratio (Italy); Spyderco (United States).