Stainless Riggers Knife

This is a big, sturdy mariner's knife.Neither the blade nor the marlin spike lock. I would normally deduct points for omitting this important safety feature, but many places have foolish knife laws that forbid the use of knives with locks, resulting in more people getting nasty cuts. It is very usable despite the lack of locks. You just have to get used to working away from the direction the marlin spike folds.The blade is the right shape. It is nice and thick so it will not break on you. It has no serrations so it will not fray your rope. It has a perfectly straight edge for cutting rope against a plank. It came reasonably sharp from the factory too.The marlin spike avoided all the usual mistakes. The tip is slightly rounded so it will slip between the rope inside a knot instead of getting caught in it. The taper is long and gradual so it is easy to work into a tight knot.The price is excellent for this degree of quality.

This riggers knife is a tool. That's what I bought for. A utility knife with a Marlin spike. Nearly half a pound. Hopefully it will take the work.

Purpose built and sturdy

I’ve used this knife for years at my oilfield job in the arctic. I only use it on rope, I have other knives to thrash on, but this one stays razor sharp just for rope work. The marlin spike is great for splicing rope, and untying knots that work their way into tag lines. Well worth the money.

I have always been wary of inexpensive knives, but I have to say this did not disappoint. Right now it is my goto edc. Sharper than I expected out of the box. Easy open, easy close. Not one handed. The spike has a slightly rounded tip so it doesn't break cord fibers as some others have. Don't know what the steel is, but it works. Not so sure it is a good salt water knife. Have not had occasion to sharpen it, it's holding its own.

I bought this for the marlin spike, because my old rigging knife doesn't have one. There's always a knot around the house that needs loosening, so this will stay near at hand. Overall, it is decently made. Nothing fancy was needed. As with most new knives, the blade needed a "proper" sharpening, but now slices line quite well.

Does not lock back but does not find that necessary for blade or tie point.Each blade/point does function very well.Like this little guy a lot.

very nice