My preferences in a "sailor knife" are pretty much the same as yours. I can
do without the glow in the dark and doubt that we will find one that floats.

The ABI rigging knife comes pretty close on all the other features.

http://www.newjsi.com/detail.aspx?ID=1193

And at the current price of $4.95 I'd be willing to forgo some of the
others. The plastic coated model would be easier on the teeth.

However, my preference is for a plane blade without the serrations. My own
personal boat knife is identical to this one but without the serrations. I
have been looking for additional knives for to offer to my crew (when they
show up without a knife.)

I also prefer a pocket knife to the sheath. Can't really give you a good
reason since I almost always have a belt on.. I think I'm often forgetful
about threading it onto my belt.. Also a sheath knife can often snag lines
while going aloft, keep coat tail hiked up and is uncomfortable to sleep
with.

I do like the lanyard bail on my knife and usually add one just to go around
my wrist when going aloft or working over the side.

I'm thinking of ordering a dozen or so of these
ABI knives and having the boat name engraved or etched onto them for gifts
to my favored/frequent crew members..

My opinion, FWIW.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

"MLapla4120" wrote in message
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1. glow in the dark handle
2. floats
3. locking marlinspike
4. blade half serrated and half smooth
5. opens with one hand
6. place for lanyard
7. can be held by one's teeth
8. easy to open sheath
9. locking shackle wrench

what do you think? where would I get one?