Smooth or serrated edge.
Marine rope cutting knife.
Netting was quickly shredded as was the polytarp after one reverse.
It needs sharpening to perform effectively.
Rope cutting toolpowerful rope cutting hot knife tool which works from a 240v plug.
Simply plug in pull the trigger and it will heat up to easily cut through lots of materials also works on fabrics and synthetics quick heat up and a spring loaded on off switch comes with blade and ready to go.
To operate or sail any boat a lot of ropes and rigging is involved.
This knife is an expensive tool but the form fit and finish combined with a cobalt blade give this knife cutting power that is second to none.
For easier rope management and cutting a knife comes in handy in case of emergencies.
Romech rope cutter fabric cutter pro electric hot knife heat sealer with non adjustable power cutting tool kit with blades accessories 60w 4 7 out of 5 stars 40 69 00 69.
If cutting rope is one of your knife s primary uses a serrated edge without long points is the way.
Made in usa since 1971.
What to look for when choosing a rigging knife.
No gimmicks just real results.
The copper wire was cut cleanly as was the single strand steel but the steel wire tended to jam in the blades.
We use this hot knife t.
Designed by master knife maker david boye.
On occasions free rope tended to be thrown out from the blades but was drawn in and cut as soon as it wrapped round the shaft.
Welcome to the knife you ve been looking for extreme cutting power with no rust ever.
Cheap and cheerful little pocket knife for odd little jobs but clearly not up to the task of serious rope cutting.
How do i determine the blade s sharpness.
Boye cobalt blades with bonded carbides hold an edge up to 100x longer than steel and sharpen fast.
The stripper cut all the rope quickly.
The boye knives folding knife with marlin spike features a cobalt blade which means it has the strongest and sharpest cutting power of any metal blade.
If your hotknife isn t cutting your rope like you d like we have a quick tip for you that will make a big difference.
A hotknife is a great tool for cutting rope because it will melt the end of the rope as it cuts keeping the line from fraying and unraveling.
This can only be determined by testing.
Gill marine tool 19 95.