Can anyone identify my Spyderco

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jdavidboyd

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I've had it for, oh, 20 years or so. I long ago lost the paperwork and box that came with it.

I'm just curious as to which model it might be. I think the slot in the handle was for drainage? Was there a model such as a Mariner, or something like that. Should have taken notes way back when...

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UKKEN said:
It was a drying vent. If you used it for a shackle key (in an emergency) you could damage the knife works.

Regards, Ken
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It was both as far as I recall. I don't see how you would damage the mechanics. The slot is in the scale, not connected with the mechanics.
 
That is what I was going to ask. AFAIK, a 'shackle' is the iron band fastened around prisoner's ankles. Must have something do with sailing or boats, though, since this is a 'mariner'.
 
LowTEC said:
it is good to see a 20 yrs old user is still holding up good!
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I've carried this every day since I got it. You can see all the scratches on it where it has bumped against my keys, pocket change, etc.

Sharpening is kind of a pain. I sent it back to Spyderco once, and they sharpened it. Then I got a few of the Lansky triangular hones, and I've been able to keep it fairly sharp since then.

It's been a great knife. I would recommend Spyderco to anyone.
 
Here's what a sailing shackle looks like:

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The slot in the knife could be used as a wrench to help turn the key in the shackle.
 
Oh, a 'clevis', we used to call them down on the farm.

We used to use these to connect chains from the tractor to various implements. Always used a crescent wrench to turn them.

I guess my knife could get a grip on them, but I'd be afraid of twisting the metal.
 
HoB said:
It was both as far as I recall. I don't see how you would damage the mechanics. The slot is in the scale, not connected with the mechanics.
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I am only conveying what Sal told me about the Mariner. If the slot was used as a shackle key the chances are you would break or bend the lock spring. This has been taken into account in the development of a new knife where the slot has been placed in a better position. If you take a look at the Mariner Salt (H1) you will see that the slot has been moved back to keep it clear of the lock spring.

Regards, Ken
 
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