Revolutionary War era clasp knife

M ELEY · 1st May 2024, 05:21 AM

Sorry I hadn't commented on this thread for a while. I've been on 'stormy seas' lately-

The marlin spike used to untie knots is, of course, a fact and indeed I think these stylus types could have seen sea service. Much as fids were used for very thick rope, I feel the small spikes could have been effective with smaller lines and also would have been a great tool for punching holes in sailcloth or other fabrics, etching scrimshaw, etc.

1st May 2024, 05:21 AM	#21
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	Sorry I hadn't commented on this thread for a while. I've been on 'stormy seas' lately- The marlin spike used to untie knots is, of course, a fact and indeed I think these stylus types could have seen sea service. Much as fids were used for very thick rope, I feel the small spikes could have been effective with smaller lines and also would have been a great tool for punching holes in sailcloth or other fabrics, etching scrimshaw, etc.