Bushcraft Basics what is a Marlin Spike?
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- Bushcraft Basics what is a Marlin Spike? In this video you will learn what a a marlin spike is, what it is used for and why you may want one.
Bushcraft Basics series of videos is meant to teach the viewer basics for camping and outdoor how to.
Just go clarify: Marlinspikes are always metal. If it’s wood, it’s called a “fid” (for splicing rope and making holes in canvas). It is called a marlinspike because of it’s great ability to tighten a thin rope with tar in the center called “marlin” using the marlinspike hitch. It’s also impossible to splice metal wire without one. Any tallshipsailor will have a dedicated spike on their belt at all times. Great video!
Thanks for the info.
The Marlin Spike on my Boatsman has an eyelet that enables me to easily pass paracord through other knots. This is useful when I am enlarging my paracord cargo nets.
It also enabled me to pass a length of paracord through a tennis ball when I made a tetherball type toy for my dog.
Sounds good. Thanks for the comment!
My dad was a paratrooper in the British army and they were issued with knife / can opener / marlin spike tool which I still have. Doesn't have the shackle key but it's similar to the above and it's where the design first originated.
NICE! Legacy tools like that are the best! I have been trolling flea markets and second hand shops here looking for an original without paying an arm and leg. Unfortunately no luck so far. have a great day.
Great video 👍🏼👍🏼
About three years ago a friend gave me the knife you’re using in this video (Maxam Sailor’s Tool).
after three or four days, I couldn’t believe I had gone my whole life without a marlin spike!
I use it almost every day.
I’ve been making eye-splices, and diamond knots for decades. Using this thing is like cheating!
It’s one of the most handy tools I have.
The right tool can make life a lot easier.
Thanks for the lesson! I figured that was it's purpose, but I like confirmation. 🙂👍
Not a problem I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment and Views I hope you stick around.
A nail will work in a pinch. A nail will help with a shackle too. But this is one handy tool! I want one.
Yes a nail will work in a pinch, if you're carrying a nail. Years ago a guy I knew used to whittle a Marlin spike out of hardwood. So there's lots of options but you know a pre-made one like this on a multi-tool it's just outstanding. Thanks for the comments and views!
Thank you! I recently found a kabar rigging knife that had a marlin spike on it. I had no idea what it did lol
No problem, I enjoy sharing knowledge. Now the real question is are you going to use it? Thanks for the comment and The View.
@@charlesartificer2158 even though it's a vintage kabar I'm going to carry it. It's too functional and has too many memories attached to it just to sit in a closet
@@bloodedge555 Nice! I have alot of knives and I try and use each of them in a rotation. Even my fathers old hunting knife. Such objects are touchstones to our past. Have a great night.
Hey if you’re still looking for one I have one made in England maybe you’d want to make a video about..?? It says currey lockspike ‘bosuns male’ it’s pretty basic but neat
Not Currently But thanks for the offer.
Cheers. Just got passed an army issue knife with a marlin spike
Nice! The best knife is a gift knife!
That is some serious can opener😂
Indeed!
I don't understand English.. But i got Uses of MalinSpike.... Thankuu buddy.
Glad I could help you out! Where in the world are you from? English Is not an easy language to get. A friend of mine his father moved here from Czechoslovakia in the late 1970's and he still struggles with English.
The knife is beautiful
I like how it looks as well. Thanks for the comment.
you can do far more with it than undoing knots. it's good for pulling line tight or splicing ropes
True, just starting people here with the basics. Thanks for the comment.
Sailor's knife!
Very nice
Oh yeah bro this really gets my fatwood burnin'
Thanks for the comment and views.
I’ll sell you mine! Mines made by Callamus New York. Just a blade and a marlin spike. I didn’t know what it was which is what brought me to your video. Let me know if you’re interested
I am interested just wondering on price.
@@charlesartificer2158 what’s a fair price you think?
@loghawgtv5328 I have no clue. Depending on when it was made and what model I have seen prices all over the map. So you asking me sight unseen what's a fair price? Not a single clue.....
I have a French one!
Nice.
With respect Charles you are completely missing the point of the can opener feature. It is a LARGE size because within armed-services and other mass-people events out in the field people are not catering with 14 oz (400 gram) domestic cans of food you but at Walmart - but 5lb 4oz (2.55Kg) catering size cans - which will be easier to open using a larger can-opener.
Ok makes sense. Thanks for the comment.
Why was it named a ''marlin" spike? Originally used to filet marlins or something?
Ok, not a navy guy here but what I was told over 30 years ago was that they had line on old sailing ships called marlin line. The spike was used to loosen it, so it got the name marlin spike. Not sure if that's correct, never been on a sailing ship in my life. I just know the tool from rope work and climbing. Thanks for the comment.
@@charlesartificer2158 thts cool thnx, i like ur channel, just subscribed
Just to let u kno how i got here...i was actually reading tweets by a tech founder that goes by the pseudonym moxie marlinspike...i had no idea what a marlinspike was so i searched it here on youtube + ur vid came up. Ha, strange how the world connects us nowadays
@@goldbrick2563 the internet is a strange super highway. I wonder if that tech founder did sailing or climbing in his past? Safe bet says yes. Thanks for the comment.
@@charlesartificer2158 Go look at a picture of a Marlin. The tool is generally used to loosen tight knots, either from tension, time or weather. Also used in knot work.
If you want one not from china look at the sheffield ones from the UK👍🏻
Thanks I'll look into it, have a great day brother
@@charlesartificer2158 you too brother👍🏻
Rigging knife
That's one name.