Essential Safety Tool for Kitesurfing and Water Sports

The Dakine Hook Knife is a critical safety tool that every kitesurfer, windsurfer, and water sports enthusiast should carry. Designed for emergency line cutting in situations where you need to free yourself quickly, this compact knife combines a sharp blade with a blunt hook design that won't puncture your kite or wetsuit, making it the safest and most effective tool for cutting lines under pressure.

Key Benefits

• Blunt Hook Design: Cuts lines efficiently without the risk of puncturing your kite, wetsuit, or inflatable equipment
• Emergency Line Cutting: Designed specifically for quickly cutting through kite lines, harness lines, and other cordage in emergency situations
• Safe to Carry: Blunt tip design means you can safely store it in your harness or wetsuit pocket without injury risk
• Corrosion-Resistant: Marine-grade materials withstand constant saltwater exposure without rusting or degrading
• Compact Size: Small enough to carry comfortably without adding bulk or weight
• Secure Attachment: Lanyard hole allows you to attach to your harness or PFD for instant access
• Sharp Cutting Edge: Maintains sharpness through repeated use and harsh marine conditions
• Easy One-Handed Operation: Can be used effectively with one hand in emergency situations

Perfect For

Essential safety equipment for kitesurfers, windsurfers, wing foilers, and anyone using lines and harnesses on the water. Whether you're dealing with tangled lines, need to make an emergency release, or find yourself in a situation where you need to cut free quickly, this hook knife provides the safe, effective cutting tool you need.

Why Every Kiter Needs a Hook Knife

In kitesurfing and other line-based water sports, situations can arise where you need to cut yourself free immediately - tangled lines, equipment malfunctions, or emergency scenarios where a quick release isn't enough. A hook knife is specifically designed for these situations, cutting lines quickly without the dangers of a traditional blade that could puncture your kite or injure you in rough conditions.

About Dakine

Dakine has been designing water sports safety equipment since 1979. Their Hook Knife combines practical emergency functionality with safe, durable construction that serious water sports athletes trust when it matters most.

Safety first. Carry the essential emergency tool designed specifically for water sports line cutting.

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Fast Dispatch

We aim to dispatch all orders within 1 working day

If there's ever a delay, our team will contact you as soon as possible. Please ensure your phone number and email address are correct when placing your order.

UK Delivery

FREE UK delivery on orders over £49.99

Standard Delivery: 2, 5 Working days

• Orders over £49.99 → FREE
• Orders under £49.99 → £4.99

Express Delivery: 1-2 Working Days

• Orders over £49.99 → Upgrade for £4.99
• Orders under £49.99 → £7.99

International Delivery

Europe Mainland + UK Highlands & Islands:

• Orders over £499 → FREE
• Orders under £499 → £24.99

Rest of the World & European Islands:

• £24.99 under 1kg
• £49.99 over 1kg
• £99.99 over 6kg

Large Item Shipping

Large equipment such as:

• Kite packages
• Kiteboards
• Surfboards
• Hard SUPs

May have additional shipping charges depending on destination.

Typical additional costs:

• Surfboards: £29.99, £59.99
• Hard SUPs: £69.99

We only use reliable couriers for oversized equipment to reduce the risk of damage.
If additional shipping is required, we will contact you before processing the order.

VAT Free Orders (Outside the UK)

Customers outside the UK automatically receive 20% VAT removal at checkout when selecting their delivery country.

Orders may be subject to local import duties or taxes depending on your country.

VAT-free orders are also available for BFPO and military forwarding addresses, please contact us before ordering.

Delivery Information & Responsibilities

• Delivery times are based on working days (Mon, Fri)
• Missed deliveries or uncollected parcels returned to us will incur a redelivery charge
• If requesting delivery to a work address or neighbour, locating the parcel is the customer's responsibility
• Always inspect packages before signing, sign as "damaged" if needed
• Once signed for, we cannot claim for courier damage
  

Please check you have received all parcels before signing, as large orders may be split into multiple boxes.

Returns & Exchanges

We hope you love your new gear, but if something isn't right, we're here to help.

You can return unused items within 30 days of purchase provided they are:

• In original condition
• With packaging intact
• With tags still attached

You can choose:

• Exchange for a different size or product
• Store credit
• Refund

Returns form:
Download and include this with your return.

Return shipping costs are not refunded and must be paid again for replacement items (especially for international or large item orders).

Standard UK return shipping: £4.99

Your Consumer Rights

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, if goods are:

• Faulty
• Not fit for purpose
• Not as described

You have 30 days to reject the goods and receive a full refund.

Important Return Notes

• Returns are sent at the customer's risk and cost
• We are not liable for lost or damaged return parcels
• Items remain your responsibility until received by us
• If a partial return drops your order below £49.99, original shipping charges may be applied

Used & Ex-Demo Equipment

All used and ex-demo equipment is carefully inspected before dispatch.

Kites are:

• Inflated and pressure tested for 4 hours
• Checked thoroughly before shipping

Any damage must be reported before use.
Once equipment has been used, we cannot accept responsibility for damage.

Need Help?

If you have any questions about delivery, returns or choosing the right equipment, our team is always happy to help.

📞 +44 (0)1797 724126
📧 shop@thekitesurfcentre.com

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