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I've been interested in these knives for a while. How doe the marlin spike deploy, does it rotate so it's basically opposite the blade? Does it lock? A pic of that would be great.
 
If you look closely at Richstag's picture you will see the stop pin for the marlinspike. It doesn't lock.
 
^ exactly.

I don't know if they are all the same but mine has a very linear tension the entire pull. Very strong and smooth feel. I will get a picture of it open later unless someone else can.
 
A pic would still be great but I see the stop pin you mentioned, and the corresponding space on the spike.
 
Slight disadvantage here...my BDC predates the inclusion of the marlinspike and I am on a tablet....
 
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A very quick and cheesy picture...fake ocean mist and all....

It shows a little comparison to the Spyderco Atlantic Salt.

The Atlantic Salt and the Jumpmaster are the knives I bought two of each. One for me and one for my brother.
 
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The first knife anyone has gotten me in my life without me bringing up the idea. My brother surprised me with this for Christmas. A solid little knife and WAY sharper than it looks.

Just thought I would share. Sorry for the blah pic.

Kevin
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Very nice. Never heard of that. Very nice.
 
I have been eyeing one for several months. May I ask a question: if I clip it to my Levi's pocket (the normal way) will that spike catch or accidentally open when I withdraw the knife? The answer to that question may cost me some money, and the irritation of the wife, but that's expected in the knife-lover's life. I'm not a fisherman, but want it purely for EDC and looks/fondling potential.

richstag said:
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The first knife anyone has gotten me in my life without me bringing up the idea. My brother surprised me with this for Christmas. A solid little knife and WAY sharper than it looks.

Just thought I would share. Sorry for the blah pic.

Kevin
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Thanks guys.

Locutus D'Borg said:
I have been eyeing one for several months. May I ask a question: if I clip it to my Levi's pocket (the normal way) will that spike catch or accidentally open when I withdraw the knife? The answer to that question may cost me some money, and the irritation of the wife, but that's expected in the knife-lover's life. I'm not a fisherman, but want it purely for EDC and looks/fondling potential.
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Here is a pic of the pocket clip side

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This knife seems very well thought out to me. The designer, which I know nothing about, must have really thought things through.

Firstly, the marlin spike has a very firm linear pull to open and close on my example. It is very flush and tight to the handle and deburred nicely to avoid snags. I have been carrying mine since Christmas and the orientation of the pocket carry alone would prevent the marlin spike from openeing when you pull the knife from your pocket. I hope this helps.

I am not sure how the pull of the marlin spike will loosen over the years.

I hope this helps, and again, my apologies for the pics. Dreary ugly dark days here.

Kevin
 
Kevin, I most appreciate your prompt and "on point" response. You really spiked it. I just bought an expensive knife today, so as soon as I peel the wife off the ceiling, this will be my very next purchase. I'm already stoked.

Thanks again,
Locutus.

PS: Oh, one more question: can it be opened with one hand? Thanks in advance.
 
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A quick weight. Later on I may capture 100x and 400x microscope shots of the edge. Im not sure If I will find anything interesting or not.
 
I have a Boye Prophet in my EDC rotation, bought it when they first came out, great cutter the only 2 issues I ever had were the pocket clip has a tube style lanyard hole peened/flared over to hold it on so with that the only way hold it on it can eventually spin.

The other issue was more of a learnin' curve than anythin' else, the blade material bein' what it is and made how it's made you can't sharpen them as you would normal steels.

These knives were meant to cut so they need an aggressive bite to work right, if you put a polished edge on it you'll be disappointed.
 
As soon as I got to the microscope my camera died. I grabbed a lousy cell pic through it anyhow. Interesting looking at the steel and seeing what seems to be formations. The edge is as I expected from the touch, mirror polished and razor, hairpopping sharp.

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T. Erdelyi said:
I have a Boye Prophet in my EDC rotation, bought it when they first came out, great cutter the only 2 issues I ever had were the pocket clip has a tube style lanyard hole peened/flared over to hold it on so with that the only way hold it on it can eventually spin.

The other issue was more of a learnin' curve than anythin' else, the blade material bein' what it is and made how it's made you can't sharpen them as you would normal steels.

These knives were meant to cut so they need an aggressive bite to work right, if you put a polished edge on it you'll be disappointed.
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Interesting to hear. Could you elaborate on the intricacies of how the steel is made and how it specifically effects sharpening methods and cutting performace?

Thanks.

Kevin
 
T -

That was, I believe, the first generation with black clips.

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The next generation was a countersunk clip with a screw. I had this version until someone else liked it more.

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When I replaced it, the lanyard ring had been added to the design (but no marlinspike yet)

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As you can see, the knife has evolved through the years!


Kevin -

Boye has s page regarding sharpening the cobalt folder.
 
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Did I read above that the current price was $300 plus? Because the yellow version fully serrated is $140ish on Amazon, and the regular, partially serrated drop point is $155 at a well-known knife website. Maybe I miss-read the post or something. They are not cheap but certainly well-priced for what you get, in my opinion.
 
Tobii3,

Thanks for that link. Sounds like nothing special whatsoever. I was just curious because the edge that mine came with appears to have medium grit marks to establish the bevel but a very polished edge apex that appears to be refined with a buffer. Not sure. This picture I showed of the microscope is of the non edge bevel side. The edge bevel side looks like your typical edge at 100x magnification.

Anyhow, I get sharpening to different finishes. Mine is just mirror polished from the maker and it IS sharp.

Thanks,

Kevin
 
I have a Basic 2 in dendritic 440C (BDS not the BDC which is the cobalt blade) that my father gave to me when he purchased it along with a few other pieces for the princely sum of $5 in 2010. It's a very simple knife with a nice sheath. I have never carried it thinking I'd hang onto it as a "safe queen" haha. On the steel, the cobalt blades are supposed to be soft and intended for cutting rope and other soft materials, it's supposed to be sharpened to a toothy edge to maximize the cutting efficiency of the "dendrites" in the steel. That's from memory, the cobalt blades are held in higher esteem from what I recall researching these unique knives. I think the 440C steel versions were intended for rougher usage. The fixed blade "Basic" series has a built in angle at the ricasso for sharpening.
 
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