Let's see some knives with a shackle/bail!

[tiguy7]

Here are a few. The bail on the Gold knife in the middle of the group shot is stamped 585 (14kt). The clip on the red knife is not the dreaded pocket clip but rather a Money Clip.View attachment 1585778View attachment 1585779View attachment 1585780

 

[bladecollectorr]

My particular Schrade Cut. Co. SSC114-3/4S "Fisherman's Pride" example is the only one I've seen with a bail.

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

I got some

 

[Un-Chained]

Misplaced Hillbilly
Saweeeeet !!

B bladecollectorr
That is so well preserved. Awesome!!!

 

[5K Qs]

I'm not a sailor, but I've heard that some sailors like knives with a bail (and an anchor and/or marlin spike).





- GT

 

[Just Tom.]

 

[Marlingspike12]

 

[bladecollectorr]

I'm not a sailor, but I've heard that some sailors like knives with a bail (and an anchor and/or marlin spike).

- GT

Nice bunch of nautical knives! I hear some of those sailors were scrimshanders too.

I grabbed this knife for the Bill Feeney scrimshaw art. It's a 1980s, Parker or Frost, Japanese white bone knife. First Yachtsman-type knife I've owned.

I like this design where the bail also serves as a lock for the marlin spike. You hold it with your thumb and that spike isn't going anywhere when you have to dig into a knot. Really strong lock-up! It has a half-stop and you can lock it into this position as well. It's more of a display piece though with it's mirror-polished "Collector's Series" blade (that is not-at-all smooth when opening or closing). The spike is smooth and snappy.

 

[5K Qs]

Nice bunch of nautical knives! I hear some of those sailors were scrimshanders too.

...

Thanks.
Your scrimshawed marlin spike knife is a gem!

- GT

 

[5K Qs]

I'm NOT a lineman for the county, and I DON'T ride the main road, searchin' in the sun for another overload. But I've heard that some linesmen and electricians like knives with a shackle and a locking screwdriver blade.







- GT

 

[pmek5]

 

[ISKRA]

I don't like bails but the older SAKs did have some nice ones.

 

[Buckeye Sharp]

One of my favorite bailed knives