: I have a Gerber Prodigy survival/camp knife which has served me
: well, no complaints at all except it is a little to big to carry
: on my PFD. I got lucky buying the Prodigy as I know little about
: knives, now I need some suggestions. I am thinking along the
: lines of having something quickly accessible for emergency
: cutting of things like tangled tow lines, paddle leashes, etc. I
: know I will never get the perfect knife but some of the things I
: "think" I need are; 2"-3" blade, no leather
: handle or sheath, able to mount upside down without falling out,
: easily removable from sheath, stainless, some sort of tang to
: prevent fingers from sliding up on the blade. You get the idea,
: not to large and easily accessible for time sensitive
: emergencies. what do you guys carry and what are the pro's and
: con's of your choices?
: Thank you in advance
: Randy

Randy,

Think about a small dive knife, especially if you paddle saltwater.. You can mount it in any direction to your PFD or (BC for diving). They vary in price from $20 to over $100 for Titanium. They all are rust resistance. For Stainless Steel you still need to take it out of the sheath to dry out. I have a Titanium that I bought in the 1995 that has been used with no rust and no problems... They last forever if you do not lose them. For a larger dive knife you can mount to your thigh for quick access...