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Cressi Short Blade Knife for Scuba Diving and Spearfishing with Quick-Release Sheath & Hose Holder - Lima: designed in Italy

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  • The Lima is a great emergency knife for scuba diving and a very desirable knife for the spear fisherman. It is very small and compact. This allows it to be conveniently attached to the diver's gear.
  • The blade is made of Japanese stainless steel 304, very resistant to the salt Sea water. The knife is long 6. 3 in (160 mm) and the blade 2. 44 in (62 mm).
  • One-hand release sheath mechanism. Back clip for attaching it to the BCD strap or to the weight belt. Hose holder available allowing to attach the sheath to the BCD hose that makes the knife really easy to extract.
  • A lanyard is included in the package that can be used to secure the knife to the sheath.
  • It's Important to remember a knife as it can be essential to have in emergencies, such as you or your buddy becoming entangled in rope, fishing line, or a net, the knife is there to cut you free.
  • The Lima is designed in Italy by Cressi and made in Taiwan. Cressi is an Italian brand pioneer in scuba diving, snorkeling and swimming equipment since 1946.

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SPEARFISHING KNIFE, SPEARFISHING KNIVES, SPEAR KNIVES
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SPEARFISHING KNIFE,  SPEAR KNIFE
Cressi, since 1946

Cressi’s legacy of innovation began in 1939, when two brothers who shared a passion for the sea began crafting masks and fins for free-divers and scuba divers.

Today, Cressi is committed to innovation; it is in the company’s DNA. With specific divisions for different water enthusiasts, it delivers products worldwide, maintaining its commitment to developing and manufacturing products with the highest levels of quality and passion.

LIMA

Great emergency knife for scuba diving

The Lima is a great emergency knife for scuba diving and a very desirable knife for the spearfisherman. It is very small and compact. This allows it to be conveniently attached to the diver's equipment without taking space. The blade is made of Japanese Stainless Steel 304, very resistant to the salt sea water. The knife is long 6.3 in (160 mm) and the blade 2.44 in (62 mm) long. An easy to operate locking mechanism is used on the sheath allowing for one-hand release.

  • The Lima is a great emergency knife for scuba diving and a very desirable knife for the spearfisherman. It is very small and compact. This allows it to be conveniently attached to the diver's gear.
  • The blade is made of Japanese Stainless Steel 304, very resistant to the salt sea water. The knife is long 6.3 in (160 mm) and the blade 2.44 in (62 mm).
  • One-hand release sheath mechanism. Back clip for attaching it to the BCD strap or to the weight belt.
  • Hose holder available allowing to attach the sheath to the BCD hose that makes the knife really easy to extract.
  • A lanyard is included in the package that can be used to secure the knife to the sheath.
  • It's important to remember a knife as it can be essential to have in emergencies, such as you or your buddy becoming entangled in rope, fishing line, or a net, the knife is there to cut you free.
  • The Lima is designed in Italy by Cressi and made in Taiwan. Cressi has been an Italian brand pioneer in scuba diving, snorkeling, and swimming equipment since 1946.
spear fishing knife

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Serrated edge for sawing heavier ropes.

Line-cutting notch for cutting small ropes and fish lines. Serrated edge for sawing heavier ropes. The knife is long 6.3 in (160 mm) and the blade 2.44 in (62 mm).

One-hand release.

Sheath with locking mechanism to allow one-hand release.

Press the tabs with thumb and forefinger and with the palm you pull out the knife from the sheath.

Compact and lightweight.

Compact and lightweight knife that is easy to attach to a BCD or gauge hose for easy access. The blade is made of Japanese Stainless Steel 304, very resistant to the salt sea water.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
654 global ratings

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Customers like the quality and value of the dive knife. For example, they say it's a good knife for the price and well made. That said, some complain about the ease of removal. They say it doesn't come out of the sheath easily. Opinions are mixed on the size, lock, and retention.

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115 customers mention82 positive33 negative

Customers like the quality of the knife. They say it is a good quality knife, very sharp, and well made. Some mention that it is great in unexpected situations and feels like a big pairing knife.

"So far this is a good quality knife, no corrosion, holds sharpness and has the ability to sharpen...." Read more

"...Their actual knives are amazing. Incredible build quality (*zero* wiggle between handle and blade), excellent sharpness and blade features, top-..." Read more

"This an emergency tool, or small dive knife. It feels like a big a pairing knife, and the handle is grippable by 3 fingers and the thumb, think..." Read more

"...lost of for good 10min later while swimming... Agrrr... holder is by far weakest part!..." Read more

43 customers mention30 positive13 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the knife. Some mention it's a great small size, good to use with light weight, and attach to a BCD. However, others say that it'd be difficult to properly grip with the full hand and is too tight.

"This is a nice knife for the price, its small, compact and very sharp, not only is it a dive knife but I'm also using it for my fishing knife as well..." Read more

"...Blade came dull but quickly sharpened up. Size is good for my use...." Read more

"...Some people think it is not big enough to properly grip with the full hand, and if I was going to defend myself from sea monsters then you have a..." Read more

"Very pleased with this compact knife. good size to attach to my BCD. The knife does need to be sharpened once you get it...." Read more

23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the knife. They say it is a good knife for the price, not expensive to own, and a nice quality knife for a cheap price.

"This is a nice knife for the price, its small, compact and very sharp, not only is it a dive knife but I'm also using it for my fishing knife as well..." Read more

"...is my only reason for 4 stars, otherwise it is definitely a big bang for your buck." Read more

"...is and for the price it is exactly what I wanted: an inexpensive knife for possible emergencies." Read more

"Best priced diving knife. I use it exclusively to cut line I find tangled on coral...." Read more

20 customers mention18 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the rust resistance of the fishing knife. They mention that it is made of top-shelf stainless steel and does not rust.

"...on blade or where blade meets handle, however, condition remains intact and rust free...." Read more

"So far this is a good quality knife, no corrosion, holds sharpness and has the ability to sharpen...." Read more

"...excellent sharpness and blade features, top-shelf stainless steel...." Read more

"Quality is good, and blade is made of 304 stainless. Blade came dull but quickly sharpened up. Size is good for my use...." Read more

25 customers mention9 positive16 negative

Customers are mixed about the lock. Some mention that it's well designed and sturdy, while others say that it became jammed up and was difficult to properly use.

"...There is no spring to lock the mechanism otherwise, so a hard pull or movements might release the knife otherwise. Used it on 10 dives so far great...." Read more

"...every week I have this knife on my belt and it's always stayed secured and clipped closed and hasn't come undone unless I pull at a very specific..." Read more

"...the knife upside down on my vest or pack because the lock device might release by being brushed against by my arm, a strap, or anything else...." Read more

"...Unfortunately on my last dive trip the locking mechanism failed, my knife went sailing into the depths until it was attacked by a barracuda, who..." Read more

16 customers mention8 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the retention of the outdoor recreation product. Some mention that the mechanism is sturdy and holds the knife very securely, while others say that it's not good and the knife falls out.

"...Incredible build quality (*zero* wiggle between handle and blade), excellent sharpness and blade features, top-shelf stainless steel...." Read more

"...large hands (slightly above average) but it's difficult to maintain 'purchase' on the handle due to it's size...." Read more

"...It feels like a big a pairing knife, and the handle is grippable by 3 fingers and the thumb, think about how much damage you can do with a paring..." Read more

"...The problem is that it snaps in so well you can’t get it apart. I had to take a hand held grinder to carefully loosen it up...." Read more

37 customers mention4 positive33 negative

Customers find the knife difficult to remove from the sheath. They mention that it jams up easily and can be a struggle to detach after a few dives. Some say that the knife falls out of it easily.

"The knife looked nice, but it was very difficult to get out of the sleeve...." Read more

"Do not recommend does not easily come out of sheath, almost cut my hand off trying to get it out. Returning...." Read more

"There is nothing quick about detaching this knife from its “quick” release. That’s why I got it and it failed...." Read more

"Received and returned, twice. Both time we were unable to remove the knife from the sheath...." Read more

14 customers mention4 positive10 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the appearance of the outdoor recreation product. They mention that the design is not great, the knife looks and feels cheap, and the blade came dull. They also say the quality of steel is not good enough for a dive knife, and that the seath mounts could've been designed better.

"...Returning. My bigger Cressi knife is perfect but this one not good at all." Read more

"...The negative side is the quality of steel which really isn't good enough for a dive knife...." Read more

"...locking device, that helps to hold the knife in the sheath, has a clever design - I am concerned for carrying the knife upside down on my vest or..." Read more

"This is a good knife for the price, but its very dull when you first get it. Had to spend about three and half hours sharpening it...." Read more

Really nice knife... It'll get 5 stars when it grows up and gets bigger....
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Really nice knife... It'll get 5 stars when it grows up and gets bigger....
DAMN! I want to give it 4 or even 5 stars.... but I just CAN'T, Here's why. It's small, REALLY small... I don't have particularly large hands (slightly above average) but it's difficult to maintain 'purchase' on the handle due to it's size. My Princeton Tec Torrent LED Dive Light (330 Lumens, Neon Yellow) is 7" inches long by comparison. Also, it's too smooth... there are dimples on the handle surface, but they add little to no texture for grip-ability. So there's why I can't give it more than 3 stars... Now let me tell you WHY I wanna give it 4 or 5.... The blade is sharp, not 'laser beam' sharp, but very serviceable. It is double edged with serrations on the back of the blade and a effective 'line cutter' grove as well. The sheath is WELL designed and the lock up in the sheath is really good, it ain't going nowhere. Nor, is it hard to extract... One handed and it's a breeze. Also, the clip on the back of the sheath fits my Extrasport Swiftwater Ranger Life Jacket - Red XL PERFECTLY and holds the knife securely in place. I've tried half a dozen other 'dive' knives. Some were POS (Water Rat), others too expensive (Promate), if only this were a bit larger and with texture on the handle (hint-hint, nudge-nudge Cressi...).It's a "keeper" until, and if, I find a better knife... Sadly, I'm going to have to take a rough file to the handle to add texture for grip-ability 'cause I can't be loosing my knife during a water rescue or assist. Darn shame I tell you, darned shame.REVISION: I gave it another star because when I roughed up the surface a bit, it gives fine 'grip-ability' and you can't beat the gosh-darned sheath. Well done.....
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Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2017
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5.0 out of 5 stars After 4yrs, still intact and functional
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2017
I was hoping to do a follow up review, but original review is not popping up. That being said, after at least 4yrs of regular use with respect to kayak fishing, cutting bait, prepping fish in the field (when fillet knife wasn't packed, cutting braided line, etc, this knife has held up much better than i thought it would. In fact, by this time, i thought some rust would have been imbedded on blade or where blade meets handle, however, condition remains intact and rust free.

Dont be mislead into thinking that because it is made of stainless steel, that it will remain rust free. There are times when due to time lack of available time, eauipment maintanence is not performed right away, hence light rust does develop as with any other stainless steel gear. However, after a few days to 3 wks of salt water residue allowed to remain, it does clean up exceptionally well with light scrubbing with cleanser follwed by light coat of "3 in 1 oil".

In terms of the resin components, they have hld up as well and very pleased that they too have endured regular use. Initially, i was worried that plastic compents felt a bit brittle, and ultimately shatter with impact, but thats not been the case.

I suppose in the long run, maintenance is the key, very satisfied with this knife and will definitely buy again. I keep this along with other geer "dummy corded to my PFD at all times to ensure it doesnt get lost. See pic after at least 4yrs of regular salt water outings.
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Marcos
1.0 out of 5 stars DISEÑO DEFECTUOSO
Reviewed in Mexico on December 1, 2023
Antonio Peña
5.0 out of 5 stars Calidad precio
Reviewed in Spain on April 1, 2021
Duncan
5.0 out of 5 stars Good knife, fit for purpose!
Reviewed in Australia on November 19, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good knife, fit for purpose!
Reviewed in Australia on November 19, 2020
Nice knife. Perfect size for attachment to gear or keeping in BCD pocket. Very sharp blade edge out of the box. It is compact but I can get three ungloved fingers on the handle easily, with one hanging off the back. It is not too slippery and it would certainly be fine for quick jobs - where you don’t need a gorilla’s grip to cut through a battleships mooring rope! The description of the locking mechanism is wrong IMO. I cannot remove the knife by pinching the tabs with two fingers, they do not appear to move inwards at all. The knife is held securely, and easily released by using ONE hand and ONE thumb pressing DOWN on ONE tab while lifting the handle - simple and ambidextrous. Ut may be prone to coming out accidentally. I think the belt clip will attach to 1” webbing reasonable securely (might not trust it) but there is not much of that on my BCD running horizontally for a vertical carry position. Not tried the BCD inflator hose attachment but that may be the best place to carry it if it can be released with just the let hand, although I don’t like the idea of a pointy knife near my neck (SPG hose might be better). Definitely a rescue knife and not a work knife - very happy with purchase. Note that there appear to be two versions of this knife (on the internet) with different handle grip and locking mechanism; not sure if this is the newer or older one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect size for PFD attachment excellent quality and love the ...
Reviewed in Canada on February 15, 2016
Dirk Meissner
5.0 out of 5 stars Gute Qualität zu einem günstigen Preis! Hängt jetzt an meine Kajak/Angelweste
Reviewed in Germany on April 9, 2015
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