Knife lost during fall in ice

[Isauros]

Not sure if this is a bug or not, but checked the message logs and saw I dropped all my gear when I was drowning after the fall to help me climb up, and am 100% the broad knife disappeared after it was dropped. 3 javelins floated, and I'm not sure about elk cuts but 242 remain which should be right for a big elk. Just wondering if items can disappear in this way or if it's a bug. Makes logical sense for a knife to sink but I've seen that to throw garbage away you have to throw it in water not push it.

I'm a new player so sorry if it's a dumb question but I've never drowned seriously before and never dropped stuff in water.

[JP_Finn]

Metalworks should sink.
Also, wielding knife or 2 will make it easier to climb on ice in case of falling through. Even better if you have them wielded before traversing on thin ice.

[Isauros]

Ah, good to know, thanks.