Dive Knives
Divers need knives principally for safety. They, and other accessories, such as scissors and net cutters, are essential to enable divers to cope with entanglements from fishing line and netting. Knives are also used as general purpose tools under the water and around the dive site. Many divers carry more than one knife or have a knife backed up with other cutting equipment.

At Mavericks Diving we stock large traditional dive knives, mid size and back up knives and scissors and net cutters. Our crew can discuss the choices we provide and their applications, helping you match the tool to the job.

£28.75
The Zak is a compact knife featuring an 11.5 cm blade. The tip is blunt so it can be used as a tool such as a screwdriver, it also minimises the chance of stabbing yourself accidentally. A saw edge is provided for cutting rope or thick line with the other side edged with finer serrations for lighter line. A line cutter is also built in, along with a slot for opening or tightening shackles.

The Technisub Zak is provided with a sheath and two straps.

£31.45
This compact knife features a plain edge for slicing through kelp for example, and a serrated edge for sawing through rope. A line cutter is built in. The pointed blade measures 10.5 centimetres.
£29.65
Featuring an 8.5 centimetre blade, the Mini Zak is a great choice for a back up knife. It is blunt tipped for use as a screwdriver and to avoid accidents and has both plain edges for slicing and a serrated edge for sawing. It features a line cutter and shackle tool. There is a lot packed into this model.

The sheath is equipped with conventional leg straps, plus mounts for attaching it to your Sea Quest BCD or to a hose, so you have lots of choices for fitting it where it's best for you.

£29.65
This very small (8 centimetre blade) knife offers sawing edge for rope and a plain edge for cutting and slicing. A line cutter and shackle tool are included.

The Technisub Mini Zak Alpha is expected to be used as a back up knife. The sheath has been designed to mount to a Sea Quest BCD or a hose as well as on your arm or leg.

£53.05
The Diablo Tool combines all the important features of a diving knife with a set of handy tools for the working diver. The Diablo Tool has a stainless steel blade. A serrated edge is provided for sawing through rope or kelp, with a sharp plain edge for slashing. A line cutter is built in. The chisel end can be used for prying or as a screwdriver. Both a 14 mm and a 16 mm hex spanner are notched into the blade. These fit many regulator hoses. There is also a slot for doing up or undoing shackle pins. A boss on the handle is used for hammering.
£40.95
The Diablo Professional features a stainless steel blade with a serrated edge for sawing through rope and kelp and a plain edge for slashing. The Diablo Razor also incorporates a slot for doing up and undoing shackle pins. A line cutter is built in. The hammer end unscrews to reveal a spare tank O ring.
£41.35
Featuring a classic styled blade, the Diablo Razor offers a serrated edge for sawing through rope and kelp, conbined with a plain edge for slashing. There is a line cutter notched into the blade and unsscrewing the hammer end reveals a spare tank O ring.
£26.95
Wenoka are the company responsible for developing the dive knife... The Squeeze special feature is the ease with which it can be removed and replaced in its sheath underwater. Simply squeezing the grip releases it. To ensure the knife is secure when stowed, you have to grip both sides of the handle---so knocking one against a piece of wreckage won't cause it to drop out. When you put the knife back in its sheath, you'll feel and hear it click into the locked position. It has a very positive action.

The blade measures 8 centimetres and packs in a plain edge for slicing and cutting and a serrated edge for sawing. Naturally, there is a line cutter built in.

An ideal back up knife, the Wenoka-Sea Quest Squeeze is supplied with a sheath with Sea Quest BCD fititngs, hose attachments and conventional leg or arm straps.

£44.95
This full-size knife has a 12 centimetre blade. It is blunt tipped for safety. A plain cutting and slicing edge runs along one side of the blade, while the other sports a serrated sawing blade. A line cutter is built in.
Compact knife with serrated edge for sawing, plain edge for slashing and line cutter. Premium knife. Titanium blade is exceptionally lightweight. With serrated sawing edge and plain edge for slashing. Built in line cutter.
A traditional divers' knife. Full-size stainless steel blade with serrated sawing edge for rope and kelp. Plain slashing edge and line cutter. Hammer end unscrews so you can remove the blade from the grip and maintain the tang. Sheath features that old reliable, the loop-over retaining ring.


In the mid eighties, mono filament fishing nets became a new hazard for divers. Following investigations led by BSAC diving officer Dave Eveson, it was determined that scissors were more effective cutting tools than dive knives.
£58.05
Developed to combine the very different functions and purposes of a general purpose dive knife with secateurs used for net cutting. The knife blade offers a serrated edge for sawing through rope and kelp. A plain edge is provided for slashing. A line cutting notch is included for dealing with fishing line.

Flip a safety lock on the grip and the spring loaded blade opens to reveal a sharp scissor mechanism. This makes it much easier to cut through monofilament fishing nets. A hammer end is also fitted.

Aqualung Cisors are provided in compact and medium sizes. Provided with heavy duty fast release sheath.

Bowstones scissor set includes non-rusting scissors with an easy to mount pouch. Spare knife straps are always a good idea. Please ask if you'd like a set.