Boat/ocean knives

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blackfeetmageet

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Does anybody know of any knife manufacturers who specialize in ocean and or boat knives? I have seen many fixed blade dive/boat knives, but not many of the folding variety.

I would like a folder with high saltwater tolerance and easy cleaning ability.

Thanks.
 
Spyderco Salt series, extreme corrosion resistance, Ti parts (pocket clip), simple and reliable construction, both fixed and folding models:-)
 
The leader in this field has been David Boye for many years. I have one of his folders and it's one of the best designed knives I own. Same for his Basic model, of which I have two. He's been doing boat knives for at least 20 years if not longer. He's been using cast cobalt based blades longer than most and was a pioneer in the use of cast 440C. He comes from a family of fisherman and his knives are for both commercial and pleasure sailors. His philosophy is to get a good design and then refine it into perfection. His current designs are probably 25 years in development.

Search for boyeknives.com.
 
MB1 said:
Spyderco Salt series, extreme corrosion resistance, Ti parts (pocket clip), simple and reliable construction, both fixed and folding models:-)
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I have 2 they are GREAT!
 
I work on fishing boats. All anybody carries while they're working is Little Vickies or Moras, and then most of the time they'll carry a marlin spike or a screw driver in another sheath.
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brownshoe said:
The leader in this field has been David Boye for many years. I have one of his folders and it's one of the best designed knives I own. Same for his Basic model, of which I have two. He's been doing boat knives for at least 20 years if not longer. He's been using cast cobalt based blades longer than most and was a pioneer in the use of cast 440C. He comes from a family of fisherman and his knives are for both commercial and pleasure sailors. His philosophy is to get a good design and then refine it into perfection. His current designs are probably 25 years in development.

Search for boyeknives.com.
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David Boyes folders are VERY NICE! They will cut even if they feel dull. I think they have a special going on now. GOOD LUCK! Kevin :D
 
David Boye has some very nice knives. :thumbup:

I would also highly recommend the Spyderco Salt Series. Aqua Salt, Pacific Salt, etc. They are 100% rust free and have fully rustproof hardware.
 
Thanks to all you guys for the advice.

I am going to "sell out" and buy a spyderco salt 1. It will be my first spyderco.

To "ac1d0v3r1d3" thanks. I have that yellow one you posted, and a laminated one too; Mora's rock.

I almost went for the myerchin folder with the plyers, but no dice. I will buy one one day though, Im sure.

To "rksoon" My parents live in hawaii, where I went to school -The spyderco salts seem like the best island EDC -that is why I want one.
 
blackfeetmageet said:
To "rksoon" My parents live in hawaii, where I went to school -The spyderco salts seem like the best island EDC -that is why I want one.
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Definitely man, I've had my eye on them for a loooong time. I think they're pretty ideal for Hawai'i's humid environment, especially if you're into ocean sports.

Take it easy, malama pono :D

Russell
 
you can't go wrong with the salts. I carried a plain edged atlantic and a serrated pacific when I was a commercial fisherman. They won't rust even with no maintenance, take and hold a nice edge and are easy to resharpen. they are inexpensive so if you lose it overboard you won't break the bank replacing it.

I didn't care for carrying the vickies or moras, or any fixed blade for that matter. no matter how I carried it I would snag the sheath on something.

The myerchins are solid knives but the large ones weigh a ton. the smaller ones I've handled (with the LED light in the handle) were too small, felt fragile and a little gimmicky. the larger ones were difficult to open one handed for me.

I've been meaning to try the boye folders and the ag russel seamaster but haven't yet.

currently I work on a river tug and carry a Byrd serrated cara cara rescue.

enjoy the salts and let us know how they work out for you.

pete
 
zman308 said:
These are some of the best "real" sailors knives.

http://www.myerchin.com/R Knives Fixed.html
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sorry, I beg to disagree. My first post but this is the main reason I came here in the first place.

Myerchin made a pretty good knife when I bought my first one from them about 5 years ago. It is an A300, unserrated folder. It has a problem right now, I bought a new A300 Captain model to replace it (need a good heavy duty knife at work). When it came it was in a plastic bubble package that hangs on a hook, immediately my suspicions were raised by the cheesy packaging. I compared the new B300 to the old A300, (B is black scales, A is white scales) and noticed (just on appearance) some changes.

1-BLADE- logo change from a whale to an oval with text, old 440 Japanese stainless is now German steel they are vague as to metallurgy of the new steel, notches are missing at lower edge of the heel, blade no longer polished.
2-Marlin Spike- smaller diameter, no longer does it release the blade by lifting it up a bit.
3-Lanyard loop- smaller, lighter gauge unpolished metal, rough edges.

The blade was sharp, locked open solidly, you have to use the lanyard only to release it now, like I said the marlin spike no longer gives you (IMHO better) the option of releasing the locked blade.

I carried this thing for..........one week........no heavy use, still sharp edge as it came out of the bubble card, didn't use the marlin spike at all.

The blade and marlin spike are both loose, they are no longer held closed by the spring. They flop away from the handle loosely about 1/2".

This POS is now a maraca, the only thing I like about it is that I bought it on Amazon and returning it is easy.
 
EdgeOSteel
The knife you purchased 5 years ago was made in Japan, the new knife you have was probably made in China. The quality out of the clampack on these is hit-or-miss. You forgot to mention that the new one has a pocket clip, the ones made in Japan do not have a pocket clip. The ones made in Japan have "JAPAN" on the tang. The ones made in China have no country of origin on the knife or the cardboard backer in the clampack. I have 29 Myerchin folders in my collection, some made in Japan and some made in China. The difference in quality is noticeable.

Bill
 
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