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Reddit mentions of Camillus 6.5" Carbo Titanium Folding Marlin Spike, G10 Handle, VG10 Steel Blade (18670)
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Reddit mentions: 9
We found 9 Reddit mentions of Camillus 6.5" Carbo Titanium Folding Marlin Spike, G10 Handle, VG10 Steel Blade (18670). Here are the top ones.
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DIMENSIONS: The full length is 6.5-inch, Sheepsfoot blade length 2.5-inchDURABLE: The marlin spike handle is comprised of durable G10. The is material made of multiple layers of fiberglass soaked in resin, than highly compressed and baked. Making the blade surface stable under harsh conditions.SECURE: The 2.75" Sheepsfoot blade is made of VG10 steel and locks into place with a robust liner lock. The blade can be easily opened using dual thumbstud for left or right handed use.MARLIN SPIKE: The Marlin spike is extremely robust and rigid can be use for untying and untangling knots. When opened it locks into place and is released using the shackle.Blade Treatment: VG10 Steel is bonded with Carbonitride Titanium that resists rust and corrosion and is up to 10x harder than untreated steel so the blade stays sharper, longer.Sport type: HuntingCarbonitride Titanium Non-Stick BladeVG10 Japanese SteelG10 HandleModified Drop Point BladeRigging blade with Liner Lock
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 1 Inches |
Length | 10 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | December 2018 |
Size | 6.5-inch |
Weight | 0.220462262 Pounds |
Width | 6 Inches |
loosening knots.
I have one as well, very cool.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LHGBB4
I got my little brother one of the sheepsfoot VG-10 ones with a marlin spike.
Neat little knife, he still uses it even though he's got nicer stuff now.
This one
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This book is useful for practically any sailor.
A marlin spike is cool as well.
If I knew more about the type of sailing she did (racing, cruising, day sailing), I could offer more refined ideas.
Buck or Locking Swiss Army Knife would be my go tos.
I also really like the Camillus 6.5 Ti Folding Rigging Knife which is currently selling for $21. I carried one regularly until I got a Boyes Boat folder, and I think it’s a great value.
(My Amazon Review: Perfect pocket knife for a sailor dreaming of the sea while toiling at a day job) Very pocketable. No clip but it’s lanyard/fob ready. Nice utility shape — No point on the blade so it’s not “stabby”. Blade locks in place and is safely released, even in rolling seas. Reasonable edge that holds well, particularly if you hone it to work, not to shave and it’s easily sharpened and maintained. I use the spike all the time. I know it won’t pass the sniff test of some here, but I carried it for years while far “superior” blades stayed home and it never failed me. I also like that it looks like a tool, not a tacticool weapon. (I have a few of those too but I prefer a lower profile EDC.)
If it helps, here were my requirements when selecting one, in no order:
Based on this, I selected the the Myerchin P300. I've used it for about four years now, sailing 100 to 130 days per year. This thing is rugged and well built. The pliers seemed like a gimmick at first but I have used them so many times, usually when I don't expect to need them (otherwise I would be carrying the right pliers for the job), and they're just the right size for a lot of tasks.
The Boye is my second choice, but at over four times the price I think I would be kicking myself if I lost it or saw it washed overboard.
My third choice is the Camillus rigging knife. The construction just doesn't feel as rugged to me as the Myerchin, though I haven't really given it a fair shake.
Camillus Carbonitride Titanium Folding Knife with G10 Handle and Marlin Spike, 6.5-Inch
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LHGBB4/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_N9saub0NSWJRB
Here's a link. Handly little knife. I've been a fan of Camillus since my stepdad gave me his old Navy knife (Like this one). I do a bit of knotting in my spare time so the marlin spike does get used for its intended purpose as well as whatever else it seems good for at the time heh.
I have this guy, I really like it. Small and good for unjamming ropes and cutting them if you need to in a hurry
http://www.amazon.com/Camillus-Carbonitride-Titanium-Folding-6-5-Inch/dp/B005LHGBB4/
I did a quick check on amazon and came up with three choices that seem decent
maxam sailors tool
Camillus
Oldtimer
I don't know maxam but it has a lot of good reviews on amazon. I do know Camillus and Old Timer though and they make good knives. Camillus would be the one I'd pick but I'd get a maxam too as back up since it's so cheap. Old timer knives are made by Schrade and they are usually good knives.
Hope this helped.
PS- Gerber quality has gone down over the last few years so I wouldn't recommend buying anything they are selling, but to each their own.