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Rigging knife question
"Doug Kanter" ) writes:
They're beautiful knives. I figured that during a vacation, when a woman's buying earrings like mad, and OK with paying $11.00 for sandwiches, a knife wouldn't have been a problem. Live and learn. "If you buy me this knife I will love you forever. Every time I look at this knife it will remind me of how much I love you and the children, and how happy I am that we married. " -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ William R Watt National Capital FreeNet Ottawa's free community network homepage: www.ncf.ca/~ag384/top.htm warning: non-freenet email must have "notspam" in subject or it's returned |
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Rigging knife question
With such a wife,
You need a knife ! :-) Doug Kanter wrote: They're beautiful knives. I figured that during a vacation, when a woman's buying earrings like mad, and OK with paying $11.00 for sandwiches, a knife wouldn't have been a problem. Live and learn. "Don White" wrote in message ... Like I tell my wife... It's not a case of need...it's a case of want! These knives are produced here in Nova Scotia and I believe they still have free 'knife sharpening clinics in various locations on occasion. I haven't gone in a number of years, but it was neat to see the old craftsman do his thing in front of an appreciative audience. Doug Kanter wrote in message ... "Don White" wrote in message ... This is the boating knife I carry...plus a Shhrade Tough Tool *** http://stores.transactive.ca/chinacu...tail.bok?no=51 *** note: 'marlin spike' with slot for shackle pins I almost bought one of those while visiting Tobermory a few years back. But, I made a mistake. My wife asked "Whattya need it for?" I answered "Need? Whattya mean?" -- Courtney Thomas s/v Mutiny lying Oriental, NC WDB5619 |
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Rigging knife question
Fid: A tapered wooden pin used to separate the strands when splicing
heavy rope. Marlin Spike: An iron or steel pin that tapers to a sharp point, used to splice wire rope. Pricker: A light piece of metal like a marlin spike, but with a handle. Used for the same purpose as a marlin spike. otn |
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Rigging knife question
I know this will 'fly in the face of other theory's, but I don't believe in
carrying a knife that cost more than I can afford to toss overboard.. In other words, The more expensive the knife, The more likely it will be dropped over the side. The knife I'm carrying in my pocket right now cost $8 at WM ten years ago and in the mean time, I have received as gifts, at least 4 expensive knives.. Two of the latter have gone over board and the other two are too bulky to carry around, even in a sheath. If I need more tools that the spike, shackle pin wrench or knife blade, I have a complete tool cabinet down below.. This knife handles 99% of all sailing needs.. -- My opinion and experience. FWIW Steve s/v Good Intentions |
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