marlin spike

sublime451 · #1

has spyderco ever made or are they thinking of makeing a marlin spike, one side is a knife and the other side is a metal spike for splicing and undoing knots and stuff. i would love a spyderco one of those, let me know if anyone knows of a quality one if spyderco doesnt make one.

ftkinney · #2

i know camillus makes some with the spike i have never owned one but a few of my freinds have and love them, one rock climes with that and a spyderco serrated delica., i know a number of riggers who swear by them. spyderco could at a hole to make a one hand opening marlin spike, like a dyad.

FTK

Tightwad · #3

Check out the Myerchin site on the web. Marine use knives are all they make. I have two
of their knives and find them to be very stout working tools.

#4

Hi Sublime. It's on the R&D list to develop.

sal

Tightwad · #5

On the list to develop???? This is REALLY good news!! Sal I meant no disrespect by mentioning
a competetor. They make good knives but limit their line to the marine field where knots and rope
are used alot. Again Sorry.

ftkinney · #6

sal--i didn't mean any disrespect eather. i did not know spyderco was developing one, if you have a proto i could let some theatrical riggers that i know give you feed back from that line of indutry. one handed open for that tool would be terrific

FTK

scolby · #7

I can't help but chime in on one of my favorite knife subject - the rigging knife. I am not a sailor, but I have found them to be invaluable for camping trips. (Busting open rope and webbing loops in particular)

A couple of suggestions based on having used the Camillus Rigging knife, a Myerchin Lightknife and a cheap Chinese import knife I got for $5.

The marlin spike point should be as sharp as possible, without being an awl. The Myerchin has a VERY rounded tip, making penetration of small knots very difficult if not impossible.

Blade length of 2.5 inches or less is too small. Any length in the range of 2-3/4 up to 3-1/4 would be perfect. A combo edge of 60/40 or 70/30 would be ideal.

Shackle key - I don't use one, but others obviously do. If it could be designed a bit like a pry-bar, it would be useful for non-sailors.

Other stuff - my cheap import knife has a very wide flat head screwdriver milled from the end of one of the stainless scales. Not only is this a great prying tool, it is good for punching holes in cans and in California where most camping areas now require "bear-proof" food containers, they are the perfect size for opening and closing the screw-locks on these containers.

I know this is a lot of personal info, but I hope some of it is useful.

"Chance favors the prepared mind" - Louis Pasteur

#8

Hi Tightwad & FTK. No offense taken. There are many companies that make good knives. I recommend other brands as well. Just because it is a Spyderco forum doesn't mean we can't discuss other brands.

Scolby, thanx for the input.

sal

sublime451 · #9

i was wondering now that i have hopes if it would be in production for summer 2002?? sal? thanks again for the info

Knife Knut · #10

There was a proto at the Blade Show

Knife Knut on a shoestring budget.