Recommend me a good rigging knife for sail boat.

kswis001 said:
I don't really need a marlin spike for my boat. It has a pretty simple rig and I don't find myself untying knots very often. And when I do, Its usually a bowline or a figure 8 knot which are both very easy to untie even after being tensioned.

I just got a saver salt based on the recommendations above. It seems like the best fit for me. One hand opening, blunt point, serrated edge, yellow handle, rust proof, not too large, etc.

This was also the least expensive of the knives in my original post. I found one online for just a little bit over $50 shipped. Should have it in a couple days and I'll let you all know what I think when it gets here.

Thanks for the help! Maybe I'll turn into a knife addict like you guys yet! :p
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Good choice! :thumbup:
 
Just curious since I don't own one of these, nor do I ever sail, but how would a rescue hook like Benchmade's work in this application? Not necessarily an ideal steel, but a blunt tip, and safe blade, lightweight, inexpensive, available in various grip configurations. What's not to like?
 
I use a Spyderco Salt 1 (serrated) while sailing both the catamaran or the yacht:D Great knives and H1 really is unaffected by seawater. Other stainless will rust from getting sprayed with salt water daily for weeks.

Sverre
 
Legoman0721 said:
Just curious since I don't own one of these, nor do I ever sail, but how would a rescue hook like Benchmade's work in this application? Not necessarily an ideal steel, but a blunt tip, and safe blade, lightweight, inexpensive, available in various grip configurations. What's not to like?
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It would be good. Mine gets used for eating sandwiches and apples..

I just prefer a knife to a hook. More versatile.
 
Hi Kswis001,

Welcome to the Blade forums and thanx for the trust in our products. I carry a Salt one (with teeth) when sailing. About the same size as the Saver Salt. Chews through line like a chainsaw.

Let us know what you think?

sal
 
RayseM said:
I really like the idea of the Spyderco Salts but none of them feature a marlin spike. I would love to find such a caliber knife (superior quality, serrated & rust proof) with the spike only - don't want or need a multi-tool. If I could find such a knife that would be the one I would use & recommend to kswis001. I will look into the Boye Dendritic Cobalt Sailor's knife.
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You might want to take a look at some Custom Knife Makers Forums. They could design something unique to you with all of your specifications, and some of them can do it within your budget.
 
You've chosen a good knife, but I believe you could have chosen even better had you picked one of Spyderco H1 fixed blade knives. I'm well versed in both water and emergency situations. When you capsize and go under after just having exhaled, you need to be able to extricate yourself as rapidly as possible. Opening any folding knife creates an extra step, that may become a difficult one, if panic is setting in. The fixed blade H1's seem to have more of a point, but I wouldn't hesitate to use a file or belt sander to round off that point. With the yellow handle, the full serrated edge, the fixed blade with rounded point, you now have a purpose built emergency tool that will serve you well in the event you ever need it.
 
Admittedly this is a comment on an older thread...

Halberdier said:
This Edge Brand 497 below is a true rigger's knife. I have one that's not nearly as clean as this one. It has a 3/16" thick, 3-3/4" full tang blade with a 3-3/8" cutting edge. Because of the short heavy blade and stout handle, you can really leverage this knife or bear down on it with no worry. It also won't hurt you. I don't know that you can actually find this knife now, but you might use the shape and size as a model to the knife you actually get.

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Linder (in Solingen) is making something similar to this knife. I have a vintage Ka Bar rigging knife that looks like this. The Linder has a thicker handle as well as rivets instead of pins.

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saw45 said:
You've chosen a good knife, but I believe you could have chosen even better had you picked one of Spyderco H1 fixed blade knives. I'm well versed in both water and emergency situations. When you capsize and go under after just having exhaled, you need to be able to extricate yourself as rapidly as possible. Opening any folding knife creates an extra step, that may become a difficult one, if panic is setting in. The fixed blade H1's seem to have more of a point, but I wouldn't hesitate to use a file or belt sander to round off that point. With the yellow handle, the full serrated edge, the fixed blade with rounded point, you now have a purpose built emergency tool that will serve you well in the event you ever need it.
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I completely agree, and this almost brings up the point that this discussion could have trended towards Dive Knives, most of which fit the needs of Kswis001
 
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