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Customer Reviews for Scuba Stainless Steel Underwater Safety Shears: (Review this product)
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Average Customer Review:
 based on 77 reviews.
Rating:  Rusted after 4 days of diving in Bonaire
Reviewer: Daniel Ari Mendelson, Saturday, September 12, 2009 - View all my reviews
I am good about washing my equipment down after each dive. My daughter was using this one and I was using one from DiveRite. The DiveRite has over 40 salt water dives on it with just a hint of rust by the center screw. This one began to rust everywhere including the cutting edge by the 3rd day in Bonaire with only about 9 dives on it. I would stick with the DiveRite which was only slightly more expensive. Both are marked Stainless Steel, but the DiveRite seems to have some type of treatment on it.
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10 out of 21 people found this review helpful.
Rating:  You get what you pay for
Reviewer: Mark D., Monday, July 06, 2009 - View all my reviews
Used these shears on week long dive trip. Rusted up right away. Now after a week of diving they will still work, and I have taken action to try and prolong their usefullness, but I dont know how long they will function. Dont get me wrong, for what I payed I feel like I got an OK deal, you just need to know what you are going to get.
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28 out of 57 people found this review helpful.
Rating: great addition to essential gear
Reviewer: William Canales, Monday, December 15, 2008 - View all my reviews
These shears were recommended by my scuba cpr instructor and they are a wonderful addition to my basic emergency kit as well as an essential gear for Monterey Bay diving. They are small and powerful, making them ideal for kelp cutting in an emergency situation or quick removal of suits for cpr!
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99 out of 196 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Stainless Steel Underwater Safety Shears
Reviewer: Eric Neuwirth, Monday, November 24, 2008
Who needs a knife? Why even carry or be trained with one, when you have packing this SAFE easy to use Shears. It is amazing how many times I have heard stories about divers who have injuried themselves or other with their own knifes. This is the finest piece of equipment which delivers the kind or proformance which a true diver wants and needs... Eric Neuwirth, CFP
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97 out of 197 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Shears are great safety item that Im comfortable carrying
Reviewer: Robin P., Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - View all my reviews
I havent had to use these shears in the water yet but theyve already been handy out of the water and they cut great! My husband carries a dive knife and I carry the shears. I feel very comfortable and confident having these as a safey item in case I ever need them in the water. At least I wont accidentally cut myself in a clumsy moment.
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111 out of 234 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Best shears Ive used.
Reviewer: Eric P., Thursday, April 10, 2008
Scuba.coms Stainless Saftey Shears have met and exceeded my needs I am glad I purchased three. I have used them in my tool box, for cutting rope, jute, and very small guage cable.
In dives they have cut, and freed dangerous underwater lines for removal that endanger wildlife as well as other divers. Of course they are outstanding on Kelp.
The other great feature is they follow the same design as EMT shears so cutting clothing, safety belts, etc to get at a would is done with little risk to the injured.
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191 out of 401 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Safety Shears a Winner
Reviewer: Paul S., Monday, August 20, 2007 - View all my reviews
Experienced divers know you should have two cutting devices with you if possible. The first, if you get tangled in line or another obstruction (NOT to fight off sharks or the evil guys from Thunderball), and the second, in case you cant reach the first due to entanglement or some other problem that limits your motion.
Many people pick a knife for their first cutting device, but pick shears for their second.
Why not pick another knife for a back up, second cutting device? Simple! Shears can be operated with one hand! If you have ever tried to cut line underwater, you will quickly realize that it often will "give" too much to enable cutting it with a slashing or sawing motion, unless you use a second hand to steady it. The other advantage with shears is that they seem to be able to cut right through some very thick stuff without a problem. Ive never tried to do so, but I bet they could cut some fairly thick wire. I dont think my knife would do so as quickly (or maybe even at all), realistically.
These particular shears are a great value. They are stainless steel, have a lot of leverage, and their finger holes are large enough to accomodate thick gloves. The sheath is simple and can be mounted in a variety of ways, since it contains both a clip and a hole for a caribiner or belt-mount.
You could easily use this as your primary cutting device, and get by with a folding or shorter knife as your secondary. And you cant beat the price.
The only thing Id add is that you need to be sure to rinse these well after use, and let your sheath dry out before you put them back in. They will rust a little if you dont treat them like any other good tool. I found that the rust will wipe off for the most part.
I like them so much I have two, to make swapping them between my BCs and a PFD I have a little easier.
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260 out of 512 people found this review helpful.
Rating:  Scissors make the cut
Reviewer: John K., Thursday, August 02, 2007 - View all my reviews
I was skeptical at first but these scissors really are better than carrying a knife. They are easier and safer to use and are much less bulky. I modified the straps off my dive knife sheaf to strap the scissors to my BC so they didnt hang down when I was horizontal in the water and I couldnt have found a better way to streamline my rig. The scissors are sharp and cut line easily.
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225 out of 488 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Great Scuba scissors
Reviewer: Chuck Murgia, Monday, July 02, 2007 - View all my reviews
The Scuba shears are really nice and I stow them in my scuba travel bag which goes on every dive. Comes in handy not only in diving, but pre-dive things... like opening the plastic casing for a set of duracell batteries. Never realized how handy having a set of scissors with me on the boat would come.
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259 out of 500 people found this review helpful.
Rating: Stainless Steel Underwater Safety Shears
Reviewer: Bryan Cox, Monday, June 18, 2007 - View all my reviews
After watching a real search and rescue dive team in ventura County. I noticed that all divers used shears.
After asking why instead of a knife, they all said that it was more safe and effective for cutting lines and kelp. They all had one on their shoulder and belt. Works for me.
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244 out of 497 people found this review helpful.
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