Cuda Titanium Bonded Marlin Spike Folding Knife, Blue

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We’ve mentioned the different types of sailing knives available and how they differ. What will really pass the test is whether or not the blade can actually cut through rope when it absolutely has to. This has a lot to do with the grip, blade design, and sharpness. We prefer a straight-edge blade with a comfortable sturdy grip, but this can come down to a matter of personal preference. Other Extras Wichard’s Rescue Knife with Fixed Serrated Blade has been specially developed for rescue operations and extreme sports such as offshore racing, catamaran and white water sports. As the blade is stainless steel and resistant to corrosion. A: A fixed blade will give you peace of mind regarding durability and sturdiness, but a folding blade can house multiple tools and has an increased variety of uses. Q: How Do I Sharpen a Partially Serrated Blade Edge? So depending on how the knife will be used, there is a case to be made for both straight-edge and serrated type blades. The combination of both is also a possibility.

Once you know the parameters to compare these sailing knives, choosing among them becomes easy. Knife type: The Mac Coltellerie Tekno Rescue X Dive Knife is specifically developed to meet the requirements of divers but it will also serve more than adequately as a rescue knife too.

In terms of cutting power, however, it was far from childlike, and proved the second most effective on test, slicing through all of our materials in a few strokes at most, equal to the Wichard. Take the paper test as an example: It would beat any knife I have except the shortness of the blade makes long cuts hard to maintain, especially since the edge is straight and there’s no recurve to hook into the cut. You either have to find that perfect slicing angle or constantly change the angle to keep the cut going. A well-built, solid handle goes a long way with knives because this part houses the tools and takes the brunt of most of the forces applied to the blade. So if you have a weak handle, then the knife might not last long. So it might be best to go with something like Carbon fiber, or synthetic polymer like G10 or otherwise wood is a good option.

Knife Sheath: It’s important to get a knife with a belt clip or sheath. Look for a sheath that is comfortable to wear and can be easily attached to your gear or body parts. Keep in mind that a sailing knife should be also comfortable while holding it. A good grip and a handle with a texture/surface are important in terms of usage, handling, and comfort. The holes in the handle lend themselves perfectly for attaching a lanyard to avoid this being lost over the side.Camillus does make a similar knife that’s 7.5 inches, but the blade is thinner and has wood handles. I just don’t like the look as much overall. I got this knife because it’s wide and compact, and I like things with G10 scales and VG-10 steel. So I’ll just have to put up with this thing as it is. Ergonomics: Surprisingly Comfortable Selected material】 The DULEES Sailor knife blade is made of 58-60 C hardness stainless steel, and the surface is treated with vacuum ion plating titanium to improve the surface hardness and wear resistance of the rigging knife, corrosion resistance, and improve service life. Reasons to Avoid: knife fells like secondary tool onboard, heavier than a plain knife, two handed opening Camillus didn’t even have to come up with a good name for this knife so long as it was a little shorter than a comprehensive description of what it is. They could have called it the “Boating Knife” for all I care. Victorinox Skipper Pro sailing knife long term tested. Best sailing knife five star review Victorinox Skipper Pro Knife

Specifications: Textured handle with SoftGrip, One-hand opening, Full serration with blunt tip, Overall Length: 7.91″, Length Closed: 4.51″, Length of Blade: 3.51/8.9cm”, Weight: 2.6 oz., Blade Material: High Carbon Stainless, Handle Material: Glass-filled nylon with Softgrip Inserts A knife that can saw through a polypropylene fishing line wrapped around your prop may fare less well faced with a Dyneema halyard jammed in a riding turn. Although the Leatherman Wave has become popular with sailors for its wide and well-judged array of tools, for price reasons we chose a relatively conservative multi-tool, the Leatherman Fuse, with only 12 features additional to the knife. The knife should either come with a sheath or be foldable and come with a lanyard or carrying loop. It must be easy to store so that you can keep it with yourself at all times.The Gerber strap cutter and glass breaker is a neat but powerful tool that can get you out of trouble fast. You know when you read a knife review and they say something stupid like “this is the sharpest knife I’ve ever owned!”? And you realize with a rising suspicion that you’ve seen that phrase used to describe the last ten knives you’ve looked at? The "1757" is the folding rigger's knife that started it all, and has been copied many times by various manufacturers over the years. But as is often the case, few of the replicas have been able to match the precision, durability and balance of this American-made original. A marlin spike knife is an essential tool for any boater or sailor. It’s a versatile tool that can be used for a variety of tasks, from splicing rope to cutting through tough materials. In addition, the marlin spike is an important tool for untying knots and separating strands of rope, which can be a lifesaver in an emergency.

Specifications: Blade: Stainless steel – W 1.4116, Weight: 140 g – 4.94 oz, Handle material: PP with TPE overmold, Knife length: 21 cm – 8.26″, Blade length:10,5 cm – 4.13″, Sheath: ABS, 66 g – 2.33 oz This design gives you both tools in a small handle that ends up being pretty easy to use. There are a couple small details that keep this multi-tool from reaching its full potential, but it’s become one of my favorite irregular carries throughout the week. Specifications Overall Length: Survival Multi Tool】 EDC multi tool will give you various options like screwdriver, can opener, knife, ruler, key ring and more when you need it, it can be used for home repair or outdoor survival need to ensure safety. There have been a couple of times I wished the blade was at least an inch longer. Even with all that sharpness, you have to restart a cut most of the time to finish anything up.

The glass-filled nylon handle is smart and very comfortable to use but felt quite slippery compared to other models on test. It was also relatively heavy, at 130g.