Z Knife

Catalog : Slates & Knives :

#AC2059

In the early 1980's cave divers were in need of small, line-cutting devices. Since the application was strictly for cutting lines, they looked to other sports and adopted the parachute line cutter known as a Z-Knife. The Z-knife was a protected blade stored away in a pouch. Today, the pouches have evolved, but the knife is still the same one parachutists' use to cut away a chute. Sharper than a dive knife, the Z-Knife is preferred for cutting through monofilament and braid line. Compact and easy to stow, the Z-Knife is available in a 1-inch webbing mount (AC2059-1) and vertical 2-inch webbing mount (AC2059-2). A nylon clip offers an alternative attachment point or the Z-Knife is easily stored in any pocket. A quick-release Velcro tab holds the knife firmly in place.

Note: Our 2-inch webbing mount (AC2059) Z-Knife has been discontinued and is replaced by our Z-Knife with Daisy Chain (AC3210).

• 440 grade stainless steel
• Nylon webbing pouch
• Pouch is 4-inches high x 2.5-inches wide (10cm x 6.3cm)
• Knife is 3-inches in length (7.6cm)

1. Apply a light coat of silicone grease to the blade to help protect against corrosion.