Paul, that looks like a great idea!!! I bookmarked it and want you to know that I liked it a lot! It fits just what I am looking for. If he knows it is made for wet conditions, then maybe he will wear it. The Benchmade knife he already has probably isn't to wear sailing in wet conditions. That is probably why he doesn't take it with him when he sails. I am learning a lot from you guys! I'll read more about it when I get back from my trip. If I keep playing on this board and not packing he is going to get mad at me!!!!!

See you when I get back! Have a great week!
Jan

Yeah Paul pretty much nailed it. If you want to get little fancier and take a risk with different brand you can try one of these:



Spyderco Assist is a rescue knife which is going to be bit bigger than what Paul recommended. Difference is that this knife has a whistle build in (average), handle offers you more secure grip (therefore bigger knife) and it can be opened with one hand. Also you can place a rope across the hand and fold the blade close and it works are your personal rope cutter. Knife has a blunt tip so it very safe to use when your hand coordination is little off or you work close to your body.

But again it is bit bigger and different brand. My boss gave me this knife one week ago and I like it. The thing is that Assist is not a multi purpose knife. Its purpose it rescue. You can't cut food with it, use it for defense or filet fish. It should stay on your PFD or on your neck, belt etc.

Just another idea.

Matt

The bottom line with tools on a boat is, if it's not attached to your body, you won't have it when you really, Really, REALLY need it.

I wouls suspect that the rescue hook would work on most ropes found on a boat. If no one on the forum has real life experience, contact Benchmade and ask them what they know about that application. I'm sure they'll be happy to respond.

If the response is reasonably positive, I'd go ahead and give it to him. As you mention in another post, he already owns the brand plus most guys just can't resist another gear toy. The rescue hook is unique enough that that it'll get his curiousity going and I suspect he will wear it on the boat. (He should try it on similar lines as a test so he'll have experience what to expect in a true emergency.) Even if he wears a knife or multi-tool, having the rescue hook that can be used with one hand may make the difference some day. Even if he wears a fixed blade or a one-handed folder, they may require the use of second hand to hold the roop to cut. The hook would do just that, "hook" the rope allowing for true one handed use.

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