I'd like to check out the sea snips too! Right know I carry a "benchmade rescue hook" it's real sharp but the blade is protected so you won't cut your fingers off. here's a link:

http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=5

GOt mine for 23.00 on ebay, they have newer models that might be better. BTW it has a bottle opener too. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won't expect it back.