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Best Boat Knife For Boaters & Sailors
6 August 2024 · 1 min · 2K views
What this video covers
Serrated safety knives with a hook blade for cutting trapped lines are the focus, presented as essential cockpit safety gear.Watch Simon keeps two aboard: one in the cockpit and one taped to the boom vang, positioned for fast access during night passages or long offshore passages.0:14 The hook design lets a sailor get behind a line without needing to free the blade from a tangle first.Watch Regular servicing — checking for rust and edge sharpness — is recommended as a way to confirm the knife is ready when needed.0:34 Carrying a Leatherman or similar multi-tool on a belt while underway is also mentioned as a complementary option.0:41 The segment closes with a promotion for Britican's Boat Safety Checklist Guide, described as a printed resource covering routine checks and emergency procedures.1:13
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