BladesUSA MD-1BS Diving Knife 9-Inch Overall,Black

Let's be real here...this is a cheap $4 knife that I got on sale. If you don't expect much you won't be disappointed. However, with a little work this is a decent utility knife. I didn't say dive knife, I said utility knife. Remember we're only talking 4 bucks here. You could use it as a dive knife, but it would disposable at best. Salt water will ruin this knife super fast. Stainless Steel? Yeah, well sort of. It's probably the lowest grade of stainless as a strong magnet will pick it up. Expect this knife to rust in any adverse condition. Keep it clean and dry and it will suffice. Salt water is a big no-no. The rubber straps are narrow and very long. I saved the straps for a different project. Never throw away decent rubber straps as they always come in handy for something else. The sheath is hard plastic and very clunky. I tossed it. I have some extra sheaths that will accommodate a 4" blade. The knife itself is decent. I like the serrations on the opposite side as I don't lose any blade length. The thumb rise and quillons are the same. The tangs has holes to lighten up the overall length and provide attachment points as needed. The blade is 4.25 inches with a rather crude bevel. About 5 minutes on a stone sharpened it right up. If you have a small diameter sharpening stick you can touch up the serrations as well. The handle/tang seems to be made for paracord or a rubberized coating. I scuffed the tang with 600 grit wet/dry paper and wiper her down with acetone. I dipped the handle 4 times using plasti-dip. A little time in the shop and this knife is well worth 4 bucks.

Wow, what a deal. Hopefully the latch and bands will hold up for a season or two. Nice and sharp but not too sharp. The finger guards are just a little short for me. Decent balance. The throat for the sheath could be much larger and you should be able to slide the blade into the sheath without pushing the release. Takes too much pressure on the release to slide home.(Might slip and slice your leg or arm open), so the throat is a very small target when you are bouncing around or swimming. But for a tenner not bad.

I use this in the sea and works good and for the price it is amazing but it gets little rust stains in different places

Great for the price

The knife itself is a neat knife, double edge blade, one side is serrated. The sheath is not my favorite, the knife rattles around a bit and it seems like a cheap plastic, then again it was a cheap knife. The straps for the knife are pretty much black rubber bands. They are nice and adjustable through the buckles. It's cheap, but does its job and a great knife for its price.

I bought this for the beach to move jelly fish out of way or sharks , when i opened it was very surprised how sharp it was , was able to shave with it , now i use it for all kinds of things .

I work around boats for a living. Very often I need to cut ropes or other such marine objects. This little knife is perfect for a quick fix. I have it fixed on my right boot and it works very well.

With over 35 years of dive experience, I had a Dacor Techno (slightly smaller) version of this knife costing $130. I lost it on a dive when a strap broke. The price of this knife is insane. For its size, and stability in your hand, you won’t find a better bargain. Although it’s not the same thickness, weight or sheath quality of the aforementioned knife; it is still an exceptional value. I could lose a dozen of these knives and still have money in the bank. 4 star because the plastic sheath and rubber straps could be better. That said, this is an exceptional find. **************************************************** Titanium dive knives are most often titanium oxide coated steal because full titanium dive knives are extremely expensive. Frankly put, I personally don’t find the expense of those any real value. The moment they get scratched, they corrode where the scratches are and/or underneath the titanium oxide. For dive knife preservation, I find a little silicone gasket grease or O-ring grease along the blade edge and the locking punch of the knife work’s extremely well. As with all dive gear, proper cleaning goes a long way with preservation and durability of your gear. A simple rinse with fresh water then towel dry and reapplication of silicone O-ring grease along the blade edge and locking punch (or any scratches) is all I do prior to my dives and/or storage. Remember not to overdo it since a little goes a long way. The reason for multiple purchases are dive buddies either lose their expensive knives or swipe mine. Also, tool handle silicone dip is also great for the handle of these knives without compromising the use of the sheath. You can find the “tool handle dip” or silicone dip on Amazon or at any hardware store for a couple bucks. **************************************************** REPAIRING YOUR RUSTED KNIFE: Let your knife soak in white vinegar for a few hours or in Cola or *Ketchup (works really well) until the rust is gone. You can use a soft brush to spot-treat really bad areas. Make sure it’s a natural fiber or soft nylon brush (old toothbrush preferred) since any type of metal brush will damage the knife. Rinse with fresh water, towel dry and apply silicone as described above.

Muy recomendable el producto

I am seriously impressed, the guard works extremely good but what really surprised me is the knife. It comes in a mirror polish and ridiculously sharp. Normally I sharpen new knifes with a wet stone, but that wasn't even necessary it had a razor sharp edge right away (it literally shaved my hairs off). So I'm very pleased with this bargain!

I am very pleased with the sharpness of the blade, I also love the sound it makes when it bounces off of something.

Eu pensei que ela não era boa de corte aí eu apertei de vagar meu dedo na lâmina e agora tenho um corte com 5 pontos. A faca é muito boa mesmo qualidade do material muito boa mesmo 😅

Solid knife and once sharpened it should be good