Good knife for sailing?

Kimberholic

Kimberholic

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Four of us are renting a sailboat to tour the British Virgin Islands in July. I am curious what knife would be ideal to wear on board. I would think that it would be light compact and able to operate one handed. It would have to be able to endure the elements and cut rope and line with great ease. I have looked at Spyderco's Meercat and Navigator models. Would these be ok for this enviroment? Are there more appropriate choices?

Also, Where can I find out about the laws concerning knife carry in the BVI?
 
At our marina, Leathermans and Spyderco Rescues are popular. If you think you might need screwdrivers and pliers, get the LM Wave. If you just want a knife, I'd go for the Rescue or Endura.

I agree that Meyerchins are excellent knives but I just like others better.
 
Originally posted by Frank
At our marina, Leathermans and Spyderco Rescues are popular. If you think you might need screwdrivers and pliers, get the LM Wave. If you just want a knife, I'd go for the Rescue or Endura.

I agree that Meyerchins are excellent knives but I just like others better.
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You ever hold a chucky little Myerchin in your hand, Frank? Just curious. Just the heft says quality, without regard to style. For Strength nothing touches them. YMVV.

John
 
Don't remember it's name, but when I was on the high seas I carried (and still have) a great Buck mariners type knife; circa about 1973. It has two "blades", one a blunt pointed knife (so you could cut rope and stuff but wouldn't stab yourself when the boat pitched) and the other a yawl (spike). That knife got me outa a lot of tight spots in gales.
 
Originally posted by ichor
You ever hold a chucky little Myerchin in your hand, Frank? Just curious. Just the heft says quality, without regard to style. For Strength nothing touches them. YMVV.

John
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I've handled one, this one here, http://myerchin.com/A377P.html No argument, it's top quality. I just prefer a multi tool.
 
Originally posted by Kimberholic
Any idea what that spike is for?
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You might want to look at the "knives for knots" page on my knotting site: www.folsoms.net/knots/

It's called a marlinspike, and is one of the distinguishing features of a rigger's (or rigging) knife, intended for use on ship for rope work. I am a big fan of myerchin knives - they are the absolute best when it comes to rigging/rope working knives.
 
There are some good knives out there, but the best ones are Myerchin. Another decent one was or is made by Buck. The spike is nice. Myerchins though are sturdy, of very high quality, beautiful and sharp.
 
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