How to Attach a Dive Knife to a Knighthawk BC

Dive knifes come in the forms of sheathed or folded knives.

Dive knives are an important utensil in scuba diving. Dive knives are used, not only for protection, but also to cut yourself free if you get caught in seaweed, coral or other plants. Dive knives can be stored in a couple of places on your buoyancy compensator. Dive knives can be strapped to your weight belt, stored in the weight pocket of your Nighthawk BC or on your BC deflator hose.

Instructions

1. Slide the dive knife strap through the slots on the dive knife sheath. Insert one end of the strap through the slot and attach it to the buckle on the other side of the strap. Insert the other strap through the lower slot on the dive knife sheath and connect it to the buckle. Strap the dive knife sheath straps to your BCD deflator hose. Wrap both sheath straps around the deflator hose located near your gauges. Pull the loose ends of the straps to tighten and secure the knife to your deflator hose.

2. Attach your dive knife sheath to your weight belt. Slide the belt through the slot on the back of your dive knife sheath. Position your dive knife sheath to your side for easy access. Lift the buckle on your weight belt. Slide the strap through the buckle. Press down on the weight belt buckle to close and secure the knife to the Nighthawk BC.

3. Place the dive knife into one of the integrated weight pockets. Lift the pocket cover to detach the Velcro. Insert your dive knife into the integrated weight pockets for storage. This can only be done if you have a folding dive knife.

Tips & Warnings

• Always use caution when dealing with knifes.

References

• Leisure Pro: Dive Knives
• Aqua Explorers: The Dive Knife Directory
• Scuba Pro: Nighthawk Buoyancy Compensator Manual