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Best Buys are the Spyderco Salt I and Benchmade 100SH20.

The Benchmade 100SH20 fixed-blade sheath knife (left) and Spyderco Salt I folding knife (right) offer good construction, operability, and cutting performance for reasonable prices.

There can be no overstating the importance of a good knife. It does everything from routine maintenance to saving life and property. Not only should every boater carry a knife on his belt or in his pocket, but sharp knives should be strategically located around the boat to grab in emergencies. Whether you prefer the speed of a sheath knife, the convenience of a folding pocket knife, or the versatility of a multi-tool, don't leave the dock without your own blade. …