Norfork^™ Diver Knife-Zytel Scales, Blunt Tip, Razor-Sharp, Triple-Point Serrations Knife

Dana Bainbridge and Joe Sundby, partners at Roundhouse Design Collective, in Portland, Oregon, are whitewater and backcountry enthusiasts. Dana spends time kayaking and is well trained in whitewater rescue and backcountry safety. Joe lives in the Pacific Northwest and spends his time surfing the Oregon Coast. They are constantly brainstorming on how to better their equipment, and these two heavy-duty Norfork^™ knives are the result.

Both have 0.109" thick single-tang blades of high-hardness Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel, mirror polished to resist corrosion. They have injection-molded black Zytel^® handles, textured for grip in the wet. Hi-vis lime green scales are also included. Torx^® fasteners allow the Zytel scales to be removed for complete cleaning after use in salt water, which we recommend. Both have a lanyard loop at the butt.

Norfork^™ Diver. This model is designed specifically for diving use, with a 3.125" stainless steel blade with a blunt chisel tip for tapping and prying. It also has a line cutter on the top edge, and a Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point^™ Serrated cutting edge. The pry relief at the base of the bottom edge can be used as an underwater pry tool, as well as a bottle opener.

Convertible Sheath. Both knives use the Norfork sheath, a new positive locking knife/sheath system which makes it just about impossible to accidentally release the knife. The key is two heavily sprung catches at the front of the knife handle. Both must be deliberately squeezed together with the hand to release the knife. This allows the sheath to be mounted vertically, horizontally, or inverted with equal security in the roughest water.

The Zytel sheath includes a stainless steel clip with a retaining lip, and a removable mounting panel for two neoprene leg straps, which are included.

These are strong and hefty knives designed to take a lot of abuse. And because of their unique sheath locking system, you can be sure they will be right there when you need them.