Maxam 8.5 Inch Rigging Knife with Marlinspike - Full-Tang German Stainless Steel Fixed Blade, Teak Wood Handle - Sailor's Marlin Spike Knife Kit with Leather Sheath

I have the more expensive knife this one is clearly based on, but I picked this up as a beater. I am really impressed with the quality of this knife. The other one has a aerated edge, but the straight edge cuts through rope like butter. I love the wooden handle, and the spike is great for getting knots out around the boat.

This exceeds by far its closest competitor. value for price one could get three of this model for the prices of its closest competitor. cannot say about the steel. There is as much crappy export German steel as good, This one seem pretty good, sharpens well and retains an edge. The sheath is a little iffy. I think it's going to stretch over time; the knife and spike might get a little loose in the pouch over time; I would water proof it. I would also round the tip of the spike a little so it would slip between the cordage fibers without breaking them (if you're doing fancy knot work). Paracord is less a problem. I have a Myerchin (with a spike), but I'm reaching for this one more often.

This knife has quickly become one of my favorite blades.I love the flat cut of the blade.The handle feels good in the hand.Buy this knife for a knotter you know.

Good, solid knife, fits my hand well, thus far holds an edge. Marlinspike good size, very smooth so I’ll probably put a small band of whipping on it so it won’t slip out of my hand. I’ve made an adjustable lanyard for the knife, because if I dropped it from aloft the weight could do someone a serious injury. Very good value for the money.

So far so good, this is a true rigging tool, the spike is big, so you’ll need to learn some finesse for finer tasks, but it will certainly ferret out the most stubborn of knots. Good quality sheath, I don’t care for the folding style, I wear a belt knife most days and this has since replaced it as the knife is very well made and came shaving sharp. I tuned it up as I’m won to do, but that’s just me. I have a slight concern with the knife having a shackle key cut into the blade, but so far so good, even undoing a rusted stuck turnbuckle. Unless I find a catastrophic failure, I’m confident in this being a five star tool for sailors ranchers and general outdoorsmen. Again, the spike is big and not ideal for finer work, but I personally have had no issue using it for bankline nets as well as for roping from horseback. Very underrated and at present a bang up tool.

Boatswain rigger

Just as advertised. Rugged. Very sharp edge when it arrived, normally I sharpen knives as soon as I get them.

The marlin spike is defective, broke very easily. This could have caused an injury to me.