Marlin Spike ??

[T-BAG]

Can someone please tell me what the Marlin Spike is for in a Sailors Knife??

 

[markksr]

Un-tying knots.

 

[T-BAG]

Thanks......I always wondered about that.....LOL

 

[mete]

Splicing rope and loosening knots.

 

[IUKE12]

The Marlin Spike works well for freeing knots. If you have ever tried to untie a wet knot you will understand.

 

[mycroftt]

You can use a marlinespike for pretty much any task for which you might use a fid or a pricker.