Marlinspike

[AlephZero]

Another question for the experts around here... I saw some pictures of (old?) vics with a marlinspike that pretty much looked like a oversized sewing needle (sorry, only way i can
describe it). Now, I'm betting those are quite rare? Are they exceptionally expensive?

[enki_ck]

The older ones are a it more expensive ($120+) but there have been a couple of newer runs in the last year or so at more affordable prices.

http://www.edcsource.com/auction_details.php?auction_search=1&auction_id=114487&option=basic_search&src_auction_id=&keywords_search=&buyout_price=&reserve_price=&quantity=&enable_swap=&list_in=&results_view=&country=&zip_code=&username=&basic_search=sailor

http://www.edcsource.com/auction_details.php?auction_search=1&auction_id=114488&option=basic_search&src_auction_id=&keywords_search=&buyout_price=&reserve_price=&quantity=&enable_swap=&list_in=&results_view=&country=&zip_code=&username=&basic_search=sailor

If you're looking for one your best bet is to keep your eyes pealed at felinevet's store on EDCS or post a request here in the tools needed section. Maybe someone has one they'd be willing to part with.

[nervium]

they are rare, new marlinspike+shackle opener style vics have now like helmsman, skipper and workchamp xl.

if you need it, grind down a useless nasty fish scaler (91mm), a saw,a file or a knife (111mm)

[AlephZero]

Thank you, guys, I'll keep my eyes open 

[Steinar]

It's a horrible marlinspike, btw, as it has a sharp edge, it is not rounded all the way round. As a sacking needle I would presume it works just fine.

[felinevet]

http://www.edcsource.com/auction_details.php?auction_search=1&auction_id=116204&option=basic_search&src_auction_id=&keywords_search=&buyout_price=&reserve_price=&quantity=&enable_swap=&list_in=&results_view=&country=&zip_code=&username=&basic_search=midshipman

Another question for the experts around here... I saw some pictures of (old?) vics with a marlinspike that pretty much looked like a oversized sewing needle (sorry, only way i can
describe it). Now, I'm betting those are quite rare? Are they exceptionally expensive?

[AlephZero]

Lol and NOW you show that... well, ill have to wait 

And really i was talking about the OLD marlinspike, round one

[enki_ck]

You mean like the awl on the older SAKs?

[Blade runner]

Well, outside of Felinvet, any Marlin spike model, old or new, you 'll have to spend more than Us $ 150, right now on ebay is an old first mate, with some hours left, for more than 200......

[mrynnr]

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What do you guys use the marLin spike for?

[NKlamerus]

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What do you guys use the marLin spike for?

Tying and loosening knots. Anything a sewing needle can do.

Makes it MUCH easier to tie an eye splice as well.

For Example; this is my tow strap. It's 4" Amsteel Blue Synthetic Rope.

I needed an eye so I spliced on in and covered it with 1/2" just for the look.

We used 2 Marlin Spikes made out of rebar. One held the standing end straight while we used another about 6" long to guide the running end in and out and across itself.

[tattoosteve99]

Poking things, untying knots, small prying tasks (very small). Sheer beauty of having a spike!

[Ashley]

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[mrynnr]

Anymore pics of the marlinspike being used?

[AlephZero]

No pics at the moment, but marlinspike does come in handy in paracord work

[strmliner]

I would imagine that the SAK marlinspike would be quite helpful doing paracord/weaving projects, and for untying small knots, much like using a Fid (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fid)   It doesn't look hefty enough for breaking large knots in larger line or any type of prying.

I use the marlinspike on my G.Ibberson for breaking knots in all sizes of line, for prying open shackles and the like.  It can handle quite a lot of force and locks open.