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marlinspike?

I LOVE that knife Dan. I've been eyeballing that one for a while, but it's a bit too pricey for me. I wonder how much I could sell one of my kidneys for? ;)
 
Salamander42 - the wharnie blade with the serrations in the right place...really does it for me... :thumbup: ...great compliment to the spike...true ropesman's knife. I really like that they left a little flat spot at the tip...though I would have liked just a teensy bit more. Perhaps someday I'll make one myself...the idea really appeals to me.

But yes...they are quite pricey. More than my Ltd Ed BM Skirmish...and that one gets used a LOT (EDC)...this one would be ocassional use at best.

*shrug*


Dan
 
Esav Benyamin said:
There's a stainless steel British Army Clasp Knife with marlinespike, sheepsfoot blade, can opener, and screwdriver.
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I've got one of those. Handy thingy. The knife blade is not the best in the world, but it takes a decent edge. The Marlin spike is beefy enough to be really useful, the can opener is very good also.

Inexpensive, but nice piece of kit!

Kind regards,

Jos
 
Daniel Koster said:
I need a marlin spike.....bad....


I really like tying "permanent knots"...turks head, monkey's fist, lanyards, etc.


And I really like getting them super-tight. I usually end up busting up one of my fingertips good. :foot:


What modern folders have marlin spikes?

This question has been asked before....been awhile...I remember seeing a really nice one somewhere...




I'm diggin the antler-tip spikes....great idea!


Dan
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These are my personal favorites.

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I have an imported clone of the World War II British sailor's knife. It's a good quality knife that sees some pocket time. Excellent snap in the backsprings. While I don't use the Marlin Spike much, it has other merits that surpass its function- it adds some welcome heft to the knife, and helps the knife better fill the hand.

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mp510 said:
I have an imported clone of the World War II British sailor's knife. It's a good quality knife that sees some pocket time. Excellent snap in the backsprings. While I don't use the Marlin Spike much, it has other merits that surpass its function- it adds some welcome heft to the knife, and helps the knife better fill the hand.

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I have an original of that knife that is still in great shape. I'm not at home right now otherwise I'd post a pic. Got it from my grampa.
 
If you can live with it being made in china, Rough Rider has a Marlin spike knife and it appears to be well made, comes in several handle materials and is around $12 . I got mine (bone handle)when I visited SMKW.
 
Rough Rider makes a good one and it's not expensive. It's a bit heavy though.
 
When I was in the USN, I saw that our deck gang (bosun's mates) all carried a version of what look like a Buck 315. Always wanted one - but, as an ET, I could never justify it - a 301 or 110 was more than enough for me - for many years after the USN. Then I owned a sailboat for years - thought I needed it then, too... until I realized that my granny knots were best 'fixed' with the blade! I still want one - tried to get a 315 off evil-bay, but wouldn't pay the freight. Vic still makes a couple of 'mariner' knives with a skelotonized marlin spike - not the same thing.

Stainz
 
siguy said:
i had never thought to make one, but i guess i will with some scrap steel i will have laying around...would you say i should harden it or leave it annealed?

i do like to keep an awl handy for scribing lines and poking holes though, rather similar.

so it seems like most marline spikes are slightly curved and have a slightly rounded tip...are there any features you wish were there or weren't there?
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I have made a few. The best I have come up with is at least 3/8 thick with a long taper. hardened and tempered, then draw the temper back in the body more like a spring.
 
mkhop said:
If you can live with it being made in china, Rough Rider has a Marlin spike knife and it appears to be well made, comes in several handle materials and is around $12 . I got mine (bone handle)when I visited SMKW.
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Mine is Chinese made and cost $6 locally. Despite it's origin, I would have to say that the fit and finish quality is on par with any of your American brand names.
 
BenchmadeBoy said:
I have an original of that knife that is still in great shape. I'm not at home right now otherwise I'd post a pic. Got it from my grampa.
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I remember when the originals were around on the cheap, about 10 to15 years ago. I remember a pawnshop keep when I was growing up who used the Marlin Spike on his to operate the lock on the display case- seems he had lost the key and never bothered to change the lock. Actually, there is still European (Italian and either Belgian or Danish) military surplus models on the current market for not too much. There is quite a few eBay sellers out of the UK that have original British models, at pretty reasonable prices, but the shipping kills the deal.
 
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