Cressi Borg, Long Blade Knife for Diving and Spearfishing Knife | Pointed & Blunt Tip

There may be some rust on the threads. It is true that the blade is stainless, however, the hand guard is not and the pommel is not. This is a very annoying task.

Canaan Newton

| May 20, 2021

After reading a lot of reviews for this knife and thinking that any rusting problems could just be the result of misuse or improper storage, I decided to buy it. I had my last dive knife for over 12 years with no issues. Nevertheless, after my first dive trip and no more than 24 hours after being in the water, I noticed that the guard was developing surface rust. I cleaned it off and oiled it to prevent more rust. We were surprised to find that everything still rusted after we washed it with fresh water, dried it, and put it away! The review that I wrote just annoyed me, and normally I don't write bad reviews. I guess I'll buy a good knife with the money I have.

Lian Nielsen

| Dec 31, 2020

My first reaction when I got this knife was to like it because it had a nice and sharp blade and it had a really good grip. It was a little scratched from shipping, but that didn't bother me. However, after less than 20 dives in which I cleaned it each dive with clean water after each dive and left it to dry separately, yet somehow the metal portion of the handle started to rust so fast. The part that kept the knife in place was made out of plastic and jammed easily when sand was inserted. When I closely examined the remaining holster, I found it to be made of plastic. Despite my attempts to contact Amazon customer service with my complaint, they didn't respond to my mail or phone calls, and so my losses were partially compensated by Amazon's customer service.

Jaliyah Kramer

| Nov 26, 2020

Over the last couple of years, I have been using a Wenoka squeezLock SS knife. A small, sharp blade with no rust appeared to be the perfect tool for the job until it bent like hot butter when I stuck it in a fish to quiet it down. It seems the squeeze lock was not a secure lock based on the number of times it failed to lock. As well as being too short, it would be difficult for the pole spear to defeat lion fish. All in all, it did the job of cutting up meat and was This knife met every requirement I was looking for and cost a fraction to replace if lost. The Cressi Borg is razor sharp yet is still robust enough to handle prying, dispatching fish, and even a bit of cutting in tight spaces. It is a medium size, not too big (trust me, I've been diving for 40 years, and this is not what I would call big), thin enough to impale fish easily but thick enough to be used for other tasks without fear of bending or breaking. Razor sharp was the result. You may be aware that this knife is also available in the harder 420 stainless, which will hold an edge better and is also available in 304 stainless steel, which is more resistant to rust. I suggest you get the 304 offered by Amazon because I have heard the most complaints about rust on this knife. There is a reason the steel hilt is not the same grade as the stainless steel and will tend to discolor over time. Maintaining the knife is relatively simple due to its easy disassembling. When you first use metal, coat surfaces with a light layer of silicone grease, and you will not encounter rust issues. Taking it apart after diving, rinsing it with fresh water, and putting it back together after it has dried. Rust will not appear on a knife until it has been lost. A $35 price tag. When you lose a titanium, you feel the pain. Lose a $10. 00 and you feel the pain. The sheath does not appeal to me very much. It would seem they could have made it narrower as well as more ergonomically designed for comfort, but at 35 bucks what could you expect. It seems that the locking mechanism is a little unreliable, though I haven't been able to dislodge the knife from its place with giant steps or roll backs. One hand release appears to be quite reliable. Even though it isn't in style anymore, I feel more prepared to deal with any unexpected underwater situation when I have a diving tool strapped to.

Amir Park

| Aug 25, 2020

I really like this purchase. This knife was my first, and I was somewhat reluctant to spend the money on it as I'd never owned anything similar before.
My general purpose knife is for snorkeling trips, as we do them in groups and we use several dive flags and ropes at once. Knives always stay in place in the knife compartment and have never been undone or removed The clipped section. Above and below my knees, I can usually strap both top and bottom straps. There's a great gripping handle on this knife and it looks and feels very nice. It arrived fairly sharp, but not to the level I like, so I sharpened mine in a few minutes to make it razor sharp. All my snorkeling trips include the knife as a bit of extra insurance. I use it as a rescue tool if an emergency occurs. As a result, I have a false sense of security in case one of the sea creatures attacks me.

Iris ALLAN

| Jun 28, 2021

I bought it as a first diving knife at a low cost. I've taken it on three free dives. Now I dive with you about twice a week for about 2 hours each. As far as overall quality is concerned, I'm impressed. I was only able to give this a 4 star review because of two very minor complaints. This knife appears to be high quality stainless steel on both the blade and the pommel. It shows no signs of corrosion or rust on the parts and takes an even edge nicely. I found the handle to be very comfortable to hold and the design very cool. I was disappointed that the hilt seemed to be a cheap chrome-plated piece of steel with rust spots when I got out of the water the first time. I get tired of rubbing and polishing this piece every time I get home from work. This piece may not last long, so I will just upgrade when it does.

The sheath is adequate, and you can easily pull the knife out of I am only concerned that the release latch has loaded up with sand on each dive. This prevents it from snapping back into its original locked position afterward. It is difficult to lock the knife with gloves on and I am afraid I might donate it to Poseidon sooner rather I can definitely say that it does the job without burning a hole in my pocket. The knife is reasonably priced and if it weren't for the latching issue and the cheap metal glued to quality metal, it would be an excellent buy.

Adelaide Sanders

| Jan 09, 2021