PETZL Spatha, Yellow, UNI

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This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. You may be required to provide proof of your age before we can send you this product. See details.The greatest asset of the Piranha is its price. As of this writing it ties the Edelrid for the cheapest in the test and is less than half the price of the NIAD. For comparable emergency performance, that’s a good value. In line with current health and safety guidelines, we reserve the right to refuse any items that are (for whatever reason) not returned to us in a clean and hygienic condition. Although designed mainly for slicing through ropes, tat and cordage, the Petzl Spatha will make light work of salami and those hard alpine cheeses!

The other two (the CRKT NIAD and Trango Piranha) are small, ultralight emergency knives with metal handles and no sheath. Long, heavy-duty blade with fiberglass, nylon, and rubber handle makes for a great long-lasting knife for multiple uses. Two ways to open the blade: with the notch in the blade if bare handed, or with the textured wheel when wearing gloves. So aside from sensible design/ergonomics and good build quality, the blade alloy is worthy of consideration. It's surprising how fast some knives will go blunt, some you can cut one rope, go to cut the next and feel the difference in sharpness. A good balance of weight and blade length with a reasonable price makes this our all-around best climbing knife.Although it has the longest blade of any knife in our test, the plastic handle is shorter than the Spatha’s and has no texture for grip. It’s still more versatile than the emergency knives, but it’s not reassuring during all-around use. Any customer information held on our computers complies with the rules and laws contained within the Data Protection Act 2018. All in all, the Spatha wowed testers. It’s not the cheapest in the test, but we still consider it a bargain. Best Ultralight Emergency Knife: CRKT NIAD A little industrial research reveals that the Spatha uses the highest-quality steel of the bunch. It’s sharp and versatile, but should hold up well to long-term use and resharpening.