Rigging Knife with "Marlin Spike"

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Rigging Knife with "Marlin Spike"

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Saw some of my sailing buddies use rigging knives and they have a neat pointy marlin spike. I got to borrow one when my tack blew out on my genoa and I had to repair underway. Works really well to pull out stopper knots that have been under tension for a long time. Who has used one? Any one have any brand recommendations or links?

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Re: Rigging Knife with "Marlin Spike"

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Had one for years and wouldn't sail without it. Both essential safety gear as well as handy for most rigging tasks.

Doesn't need to be fancy. Think mine is a Myerchin. I like their all stainless one.
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Re: Rigging Knife with "Marlin Spike"

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Unless you want to carry that in your pocket all the time, get a rigging kit that comes with a much more usable spike, a fixed blade knife, and pliers, and sheath that you can hang up somewhere. It’s made by curry in the UK.


https://shipcanvas.com/collections/capt ... -knife-kit.

They do sell the pocket version too.

There is also a folding specialty knife made from metal that will not rust, but is brittle. That comes with a pretty small spike, but is a much much lighter carry.

https://www.boyeknives.com/collections/ ... ding-knife

They are a lot more expensive than the other options.

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I routinely carry one. 8)
pitchpolehobie wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:02 pm Saw some of my sailing buddies use rigging knives and they have a neat pointy marlin spike. I got to borrow one when my tack blew out on my genoa and I had to repair underway. Works really well to pull out stopper knots that have been under tension for a long time. Who has used one? Any one have any brand recommendations or links?

https://www.davisinstruments.com/produc ... ging-knife
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I keep a Leatherman Wave on me. If needed, I use the pliers as a Marlin Spike. An incredibly useful tool to keep handy.


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Re: Rigging Knife with "Marlin Spike"

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I have one hanging in the companionway. I had the intention of carrying it with me at all times, but my (single-hand) sailing has become pretty routine now so I've gotten lazy.
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I have a leatherman multitool but i would prefer a dedicated marlin spike. 30 seems like the sweet spot for stainless. I dont think i could justify 300 ixneig
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Re: Rigging Knife with "Marlin Spike"

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I carry a Camillus rigging knife whenever onboard:

https://www.amazon.com/Camillus-Marlin- ... HGBB4?th=1

I'm partial to Camillus from my Navy days...
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