A catalog from 1960 that looks like it came in the mail today. Incredible!

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

3 жыл бұрын

I take excellent care of my vintage gear which is why I can show it today in almost new condition. Something few modern divers do with their own gear.

Not a diver but a knife collector. I love vintage dive knives. The Vulcan is one of my favorites. Thanks for the info

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

The Vulcan was apparently a Vietnam war favorite so It's not strictly a dive knife. The sheath was not well made but it was a neat knife. Alec

great video of those knives

Big, useless knives were a thing back then. My father used to wear this gigantic 7", 2lbs thing strapped to his leg even when just snorkeling back in the 60's; funny when you think about it today. Cool video.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

6 жыл бұрын

Yep. Me too. It was part of the diver image and part because we were told that you might need it. It does seem funny now but I recall the look of awe from kids staring at me and my big knife when I was about 14 years old. Sure good for your ego. Take care. Alec

I miss good old Vintage Scuba videos

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

2 жыл бұрын

They will return my friend. Until then laugh at my early videos.

Great video.Would love to see your whole knife collection sir.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

2 жыл бұрын

At the time of this video, I had boxes of old knives, from perfect to perfectly awful. All but a few have been sold as I need the space and feel others should have these in their collections. A.

Good vid Alec.... I'm a Commercial diver and for fun I still use a Desco mk5 knife LOVE IT.... Or we just use a green river commercial knife... Keep up the good work...

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

6 жыл бұрын

The only downside to the Mk5 knife is getting it out quickly. I think that's why it was nicknamed the Shark Billy. Divers couldn't get the knife out fast enough so they just batted a shark on the nose. Alec

VERY cool video Alec! Say, the 3rd knife (big heavy one) you discussed? You didn't tell us the name of the manufacturer? In reference to other posters talking about "modern cheap Knives;" I have an early 1990s IST knife made of 440 stainless, and I can tell you - this is certainly NOT a cheap-made knife. This grade stainless has just enough carbon-content to take a VERY keen edge. Thanks again for all your time in creating these GREAT instructional videos for us all!

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

That knife was also made by US Divers (Aqua-Lung). It is one of the nicest-looking knives and quite rare too. Stainless steel is very common for dive knives now. Stainless steel is just normal carbon steel with added chromium. It is less likely to rust and corrode (NOTE: Less likely - stainless steel will rust if not kept clean). Generally stainless steel is easy to sharpen but it won't ever be as sharp as a good carbon steel knife and it won't keep its edge for long. You can get a good edge on a stainless knife but you must be careful doing so or you can ruin it. It's the best choice for divers since they are used underwater and in salt water plus, divers don't need a keen edge. High carbon steel knives are the best for those who need a sharp edge that will hold it's edge and that's easy to keep sharp. So hunters, fishermen, butchers, carvers, etc. choose high carbon. Once it's sharpened properly and well, a quick touch-up on a sharpening steel or a stone will keep the edge of a carbon steel knife good for a lot of work. . Not many divers are knowledgeable about knife sharpening. Maybe I can do a video about that. I was a meat cutter (butcher) for many years while in University so am pretty well versed in sharpening knives. My dive shop was one of the very few that had a 'dive knife sharpening service'. I wonder how many divers have "Sharpen Dive Knife" on their gear maintenance list? Thanks for watching. Alec

How about you review James Bond : Thunderball ? Alot of diving action going in that film 😀

Very interesting presentations. Do you have any Scubapro 15 inch divers knives for sale c/w simulated bone handles made in Italy?

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry Tony all sold for now. Watch my eBay.com account for new and interesting items. My seller id is seahunter. A.

I still have my "flippy" scuba diver diving toy that you showed on the knife page of the 1960 U.S. divers catalog. Anyone else have one?

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Flippy was very popular many years ago. I'm guessing today's kids wouldn't be too impressed but we spent hours playing with our Flippy. Thanks for watching. Alec

About the Shark Billy: Maybe if you cut the sheath loose with the knife... ^_^

Do you know why those that you have is the original Mark five knife

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

6 жыл бұрын

I have several of these knives Dan and they are all identical except this one. This particular one is simply unused. My others are used, well used in some cases with rusty blades, well-worn wood handles and battered sheaths. All are original "Made by Morse Diving ...." knives. I'm not an expert but the similarity of these knives plus the obvious quality (weight, material, finish, etc) tells me it's an original. BTW I just checked on eBay and these knives sell for crazy money - $500 or more in some cases. Alec

I have many knives from my Diving knives

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

2 жыл бұрын

They are fun to collect. A.

I am highly interested in the Morse commercial dive knife and am willing to purchase it at this moment. If the price is fair.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

6 жыл бұрын

This knife is available new from Morse for $400us plus shipping. I would sell mine to you for $300 plus postage. I will be listing is sometime soon on eBay. It is perfect, as new, no strap. Let me know. Alec

Where do I buy these if you are selling off the collection

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

4 жыл бұрын

My eBay ID is seahunter. You ought to be able to search for my items under that eBay name. Alec

I have the sea hawk right now

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

3 жыл бұрын

A good knife that said you were an experienced diver (and could buy expensive knifes too).

Is this still relevant Mr. Pierce ? Is there a link ?

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

2 жыл бұрын

On my last dive trip to South Africa (with Kevin), I met several divers still carrying full knives on the calf. It's a hard habit to give up but some still love big blades.

Are you selling your sea hunt collection

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Not at this time. I have retired so more time to collect.

I thought the red, white, and blue "Americana" knife was from 1976, the year of the US bicentennial.

@jvig1964

6 жыл бұрын

SeikiBrian iii

303 for 20$ , uhhhh makes me cry

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

Жыл бұрын

I saved a loooong time at 25 cents an hour for my first super cool dive knife. Still have it too. A

You Morse knife......900 dollars at least.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

3 жыл бұрын

It is a favourite of mine along with the shark billie.

I have 5 Scubapro knifes

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

3 жыл бұрын

Good start on your collection, keep at it.

I wouldn't polish the Mk5 knife brass sheath if you're going to sell it. Collectors like them uncleaned.....

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

6 жыл бұрын

Good point (pun). Thanks. Alec

@martinbachmann6283

5 жыл бұрын

ky le, ya, I was thinking the very same thing when Alec mentioned that.

THROW THEM IN THE BIN

Yeah, the length of a knife has to do with a task. Anyone arguing about the length of a knife is probably someone sitting on a couch. Just noticed a bunch of posers bitching about this. Well, I mean if your going out there to cut rigging out of propellers the size of half a house in waters filled with scum and trash, you need a big strong sharp knife that will cut through metal. If your going out there to fuck someone up, you need a certain kind of knife. If your going on a vacation dive with some fish, you need a little knife, maybe. Most people who whine about this seem to be you tube vacation trip people. But the size of a knife, is just the size of a knife. I look at this guy, and I think you need nothing but a rubber knife. Almost every knife you held up there is a heavy piece of shit. With exception of the vulcan. Nice light blade.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

Жыл бұрын

Good points Peter but back in the day, before we were environmentally aware, everyone had a full bladed knife because diving was dangerous! Looking back on my early diving days I HAD to have a knife to dive or your laughed at. Yup, very macho back then. Today we know EMT shears or a small BC knife/tool is all that is needed if it gets past airport security. We actually are smarter divers today. A

Bronze sheath.

@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter

5 жыл бұрын

I think it's a block of solid brass that is turned. You can see the lathe marks in it. I don't think that bronze lends itself to turning easily George. Alec

@MegaBoilermaker

5 жыл бұрын

@@AlecPeirceScuba_SeaHunter It is definitely Bronze Alec, I am a metallurgist and I have one of the knives in front of me as I write. The machining problem was overcome by adding Lead to the mix.

@MegaBoilermaker

5 жыл бұрын

Was then known as "Leaded Bronze" if it had been Brass then it would have possibly suffered from "de-zincification" or similar maladies.