Forwarded from the Help Team. Reply to Ray Chapman <rchapman@interconnect.net> To: Paul Kruse <plkruse@iu.net> Cc: trawler-world-list@samurai.com Subject: Re: TWL: Re: Lobster Pots I've found the best way to cut line quickly is the use of a serrated edge rescue knife. I buy COLD STEEL brand they are the best knives I've ever owned. My serrated edge Voyager cut thru a 2.5" hauser underwater in less than 60 seconds. The new knife technology is really amazing. There web site is here: COLD STEEL.Knives I have no affiliation with these people other than a very satisfied customer. There stuff is pricy, but the also have a "seconds" section. I have bought many of there "seconds" and never been disatisfied. Note: make sure your getting the stainless steel blades as the also sell stuff with carbon steel blade that rust rather quickly in the salt water environs. Paul Kruse wrote: SNIP>>>>>> > For the part of the rope that is not seriously wrapped around anything, I > found that a serrated diver's knife worked the best -- the sort that is > specifically designed for cutting rope. (We keep our diving knives > extremely sharp, using a 6000 grit stone for final sharpening before putting > the razor hone and strop to it.) For the part that was wrapped tight, the > hack saw was of some good help; but much of it we just could not get to with > the hack saw. That is where the wood chisel worked nicely, but slowly. >