On Jun 6, 2:26 pm, Bill wrote:
So some of you may know I am fairly new to sailing and I am trying to
learn and aquire the neccessary stuff. I am looking at a couple of
sailing knives. I want something that is good and reliable.
Something that will last a long time. I happen to have a certain
knife 'enthusiasm' if you will, and I prefer to get something a little
better than something that will just do. I was looking at these two:

http://www.myerchin.com/B001.html(in either black or wood) I found it
cheaper on another site.

and

http://www.colonialknives.co.uk/inde...top.jpg/rmenu/...

I like the Grohmans spike and sheath better but I wanted to see what
other people think about these. Any experiences with either? Any
good or bad points? If I could look at them i would feel better. You
find out a lot more by holding a knife than you could in a picture on
the net but I don't know of any retail locations that carry them. I
live in So California if you know of any place to look. Thanks,
Bill

Nice, but the nylon sheath will be worn to nothing in no time. That
spike sure is pretty but needs a sheath to be carried safely. That
knife looks good for skinning bear but around lines a straight blade
is better. I'd go with a combo like the case marlin spike.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CASE-TESTED-XX-1...QQcmdZViewItem


If you need a bigger spike then one like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/8-Marlin-Spike-F...QQcmdZViewItem

Joe