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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.
 
Myerchin specializes in nautical knives, both fixed and folders.

A.G.Russell generally carries a few very nice nautical knives.

David Boye still makes several variants of his completely corrosion-free Dendritic Cobalt folder, including models with an integrated, fold-out marlinspike.
 
MORIMOTOM said:
spyderco salt series.
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Yep, the Salt series knives are incredible. :thumbup: A.G. Russell makes a line of ocean knives as well, called Seamaster, that look very promising. Especially if you're wanting or needing a marlin spike.
 
blackfeetmageet, welcome to Bladeforums! As you can see, the insomniacs here are all members of a wild and well-equipped pirate crew! :D
 
Esav Benyamin said:
blackfeetmageet, welcome to Bladeforums! As you can see, the insomniacs here are all members of a wild and well-equipped pirate crew! :D
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I was going to mention something along those same lines... :D;):)

Where else can you ask about a nautical knife at 1:36 in the morning (Eastern Time), and get half a dozen replies within 10 minutes...


Welcome to InsomniacFourms.com.:D
 
Esav Benyamin said:
blackfeetmageet, welcome to Bladeforums! As you can see, the insomniacs here are all members of a wild and well-equipped pirate crew! :D
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markksr said:
I was going to mention something along those same lines... :D;):)

Where else can you ask about a nautical knife at 1:36 in the morning (Eastern Time), and get half a dozen replies within 10 minutes...


Welcome to InsomniacFourms.com.:D
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I guess I must be the maniacal insomniac then because you all have got me laughing like a loon. :thumbup: :D
 
the seamaster looks nice, though a bit pricey.

the salts and the boye's are both rust proof, whereas the seamaster is stainless.
 
There are two Seamasters - the original model was titanium, and very expensive. The new stainless model has three different blade patterns: one plainedge, one serrated up front, one serrated at the ricasso. http://www.agrussell.com/search.asp?ss=Seamaster

Myerchin uses 440C, an early stainless supersteel. Although it can rust, it can also be maintained, and the company does a brisk business among seafarers.
 
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Esav Benyamin said:
There are two Seamasters - the original model was titanium, and very expensive. The new stainless model has three different blade patterns: one plainedge, one serrated up front, one serrated at the ricasso.
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Now it's offered in polished 440c and ATS34 with a TiAl coating. Both versions with an anodized titanium handle. With proper care, I don't see either of these rusting much, if at all, even in a harsh ocean environment.

That being said, every summer since I purchased it, I end up with my Salt I in my pocket because I hate seeing the little rust spots that form on most all stainless knives I carry.
 
Quick story on Myerchin:

I ordered two dozen of their folding knives for my unit (Coast Guard small boat station). I haven't had the time to pry one apart, but they're put together weird. Maybe QC has improved, but I initially had to send back eight of the two dozen because after the marlin spike was used, the whole knife became wobbly. That being said, Myerchin was easy to work with, I think they even paid shipping both ways for the returns, can't remember.

About a year later when it was time to order knives again, we ordered Spyderco Salt's. Out of the two dozen of those, I've yet to see one show rust or get loose. A lot of the guys miss the marlin spike though we have an extra one on each boat. Spyderco also opens in a flash with frozen-numb hands. That might be an issue for you or no, but it's worth mentioning.
 
+ 1 on the Spyderco Salt series!!

If you want a custom, then I suggest the Tom Mayo Covert.
 
It depends on what you are doing. When we go out deep-sea, I carry a Kershaw Amphibian and have no complaints. It's FB so it's easy to clean up and has yet to be affected by the salt water/air.
 
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