sailing knives

My favorite. Sharp, serrated for line, flicks open, rubber handle for good grip, stainless - no corrosion. Fairly cheap. dEmO Name: Gerber Gator 154CM Serrater Drop Point Product Code: G06065 Description: The Gerber Gator is one of the best folding knives you can own. Its handle design, mechanics, and assembly combine to make it superior to any other knife in its class. Patented handle technology sets this knife apart from all others. Soft Kraton rubber is molded around and through a Zytel frame, forming a one piece handle that is more durable than a metal knife handle, yet soft and comfortable to grip and use, even when wet. Unlike many other factory knives, Gerber uses pivot pins and fasteners that are precision machined rather than wire extruded. This makes for a much tougher, longer lasting knife. This drop point blade is made from 154CM stainless steel. This is the material of choice for custom makers, and holds an edge longer than other stainless steel. This item is covered by the limited lifetime warranty. Our Price: $ 44.95 Order Quantity Specifications Length = 8.750 inches Blade Length = 3.750 inches Weight = 5.0 ounces Materials = Stainless Steel, Ballistic Sheath, Krayton®/Zytel™ Handle. Comfortable, soft Kraton rubber handle provides a sure grip even during wet conditions. From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Boyce Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 4:14 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] sailing knives There was a discussion about a year ago on what was a good sailing knife, at the time I didn't see a need for a great knife but yesterday when I had a spin sheet catch in my engine shaft I decided it was time to spend some cash. Any recommendations?

I keep my old air force survival sheath knife attached just inside the companionway for just this kind of thing. And I carry my ex-AF parachute knife on my pfd harness. It has a spring-loaded blade. And a small leatherman tool in my pocket. I don't have any specific recommendations, but have always believed a sailor should have a sharp knife within arms reach all the time and that it should be usable one-handed, that is, you can grab it and quickly make it ready to use with only one hand. For that reason, sheath knives are great, but many folks nowadays feel awkward with a sheath knife on their belt. A good compromize folding knife is one that has a thumb slot on the top of the blade that you can use to pivot the blade open with the edge of your thumb, one-handed. Most Leathermen models do this now, and are generally handy on the boat. I've had mixed success with the last few leathermen tools I've had but the blades were easy to open one-handed and did have a good positive lock. It would be better though to get a knife with a clubbed point--ie, no point at all. There's little reason for a point on a boat, and you're less likely to hurt yourself with one if it really gets wild. You can grind the tip off of any knife, if you find one you like that has a point. bw ----- Original Message ----- From: John Boyce To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 3:14 PM Subject: [Cal_Boats] sailing knives There was a discussion about a year ago on what was a good sailing knife, at the time I didn't see a need for a great knife but yesterday when I had a spin sheet catch in my engine shaft I decided it was time to spend some cash. Any recommendations?

Also this one, my current model. Name: Gerber Gator(r) II Drop Point Serrated Product Code: G01413 Description: The Gerber Gator(r) II line of knives is the next generation of the Gator(r) series that has been immensely popular and even won awards when it was first introduced in 1991. The Gator(r) II offers an ergonomically shaped, soft grip handle with two finger grooves, notched spine grips and a lanyard hole. Added to the blade for the Gator(r) II is a hole for one-handed opening. A new thermoformed sheath offers and extra pocket to carry an optional gut hook. MSRP $54.60 Our Price: $ 39.95 Order Quantity Overall Length: 8.58 inches Closed Length: 4.72 inches Blade Length: 3.70 inches Weight: 4.4 ounces Available in Fine Edge, Serrated and Gut Hook models. From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ti… [at] ch2m.com Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 3:22 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] sailing knives . <http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/grpId=16485695/grpspId=1705065792/ msgId=7165/stime=1180992183/nc1=4430620/nc2=3848613/nc3=4507179>

There was a discussion about a year ago on what was a good sailing knife, at the time I didn't see a need for a great knife but yesterday when I had a spin sheet catch in my engine shaft I decided it was time to spend some cash. Any recommendations?

The Spyderco Rescue is what I've used for 15 years and it looks like new. If I get it salty, a quick fresh water rinse and you're set to go. These can be found at most outdoor shops. -JD Spyderco Knives, SP-C14SBK Rescue 93mm, Black Spyderco Knives, Rescue 93mm features: 3 5/8" serrated VG10 stainless steel sheepsfoot blade, 1/8" thick, with notched thumb ramp and hole for ambidextrous one hand opening. Volcano grip textured black fiber reinforced nylon handle, 4 5/8" closed, with Boye dent lock back and front to back reversible pocket clip mounted at the butt end. 8 3/16" overall, 2.6oz.

I keep a light weight (2 for the price of one) rigging knife without sharp point on my person at all times while sailing. One common example is you never know when you might get an overlap in the jib sheet and have only one or two seconds to cut it loose to avoid collision. If you drop it you will do less damage than a heavy pointed knife. I keep a heavy folding buck down below. Mark Cal 2-29 Hull #618 San Pedro, CA From: Bob Walden To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] sailing knives I keep my old air force survival sheath knife attached just inside the companionway for just this kind of thing. And I carry my ex-AF parachute knife on my pfd harness. It has a spring-loaded blade. And a small leatherman tool in my pocket. I don't have any specific recommendations, but have always believed a sailor should have a sharp knife within arms reach all the time and that it should be usable one-handed, that is, you can grab it and quickly make it ready to use with only one hand. For that reason, sheath knives are great, but many folks nowadays feel awkward with a sheath knife on their belt. A good compromize folding knife is one that has a thumb slot on the top of the blade that you can use to pivot the blade open with the edge of your thumb, one-handed. Most Leathermen models do this now, and are generally handy on the boat. I've had mixed success with the last few leathermen tools I've had but the blades were easy to open one-handed and did have a good positive lock. It would be better though to get a knife with a clubbed point--ie, no point at all. There's little reason for a point on a boat, and you're less likely to hurt yourself with one if it really gets wild. You can grind the tip off of any knife, if you find one you like that has a point. bw ----- Original Message ----- From: John Boyce To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 3:14 PM Subject: [Cal_Boats] sailing knives There was a discussion about a year ago on what was a good sailing knife, at the time I didn't see a need for a great knife but yesterday when I had a spin sheet catch in my engine shaft I decided it was time to spend some cash. Any recommendations?

The current issue of Boatworks has an interesting article on knives Best, Marsh

dEmO Different topic. How did you find Swiftsure?? A little more wind than they were calling for, so were the sea. Neil Victoria --- In Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com, <timmothy.lessley@...> wrote: > > My favorite. > > Sharp, serrated for line, flicks open, rubber handle for good grip, stainless - no corrosion. Fairly cheap. > > dEmO > > Name: Gerber Gator 154CM Serrater Drop Point > Product Code: G06065 > > Description: The Gerber Gator is one of the best folding knives you can own. Its handle design, mechanics, and assembly combine to make it superior to any other knife in its class. Patented handle technology sets this knife apart from all others. Soft Kraton rubber is molded around and through a Zytel frame, forming a one piece handle that is more durable than a metal knife handle, yet soft and comfortable to grip and use, even when wet. Unlike many other factory knives, Gerber uses pivot pins and fasteners that are precision machined rather than wire extruded. This makes for a much tougher, longer lasting knife. This drop point blade is made from 154CM stainless steel. This is the material of choice for custom makers, and holds an edge longer than other stainless steel. This item is covered by the limited lifetime warranty. > > > Our Price: $ 44.95 > Order Quantity > > Specifications > Length = 8.750 inches > Blade Length = 3.750 inches > Weight = 5.0 ounces > Materials = Stainless Steel, Ballistic Sheath, Krayton®/Zytel™ Handle. > > Comfortable, soft Kraton rubber handle provides a sure grip even during wet conditions. > > ________________________________ > > From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Boyce > Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 4:14 PM > To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Cal_Boats] sailing knives > > > > There was a discussion about a year ago on what was a good sailing knife, at the time I didn't see a need for a great knife but yesterday when I had a spin sheet catch in my engine shaft I decided it was time to spend some cash. Any recommendations? >

The Swiftsure was great, I like more wind and seas. Freewind took @ 10 hours off her best time (104 miles) so we were sailing fast. Unfortunately a J30 and a Cal 33-1 sailed 1 hour faster!. Even though they owe me lots of time (@50sec/mile) we couldn't correct on them sailing downwind. Too much air. Our fatal event was at race rocks. We were swallowed by the seas. While in 30 knots of wind, with the 1.5oz spinnaker up, we entered Race Rocks passage against a 4-6 knot ebb. The water was so churned up, that we literally sank. The bow to the mast submerged into the water (like last years catamaran) and then the ass over teakettle death roll took place. We were dragged 0.68 miles before we got the boat back. It was a blast, we had no damage. A friend of mine "Wy'East" was dragged so long, that he called the Coast Guard, they sent a ship over, launched a boat, motored over to Wy'East, and then using knives cut away the spinnaker. Now that's a great knock down!!! (We looked like this for a few minutes) It was fantastic to finish "a day earlier" and see more of lovely Victoria (the wife and the city) From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Neil McBride Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 11:04 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] Re: sailing knives(dEmO) dEmO Different topic. How did you find Swiftsure?? A little more wind than they were calling for, so were the sea. Neil Victoria --- In Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com <mailto:Cal_Boats%40yahoogroups.com> , <timmothy.lessley@...> wrote: > > My favorite. > > Sharp, serrated for line, flicks open, rubber handle for good grip, stainless - no corrosion. Fairly cheap. > > dEmO > > Name: Gerber Gator 154CM Serrater Drop Point > Product Code: G06065 > > Description: The Gerber Gator is one of the best folding knives you can own. Its handle design, mechanics, and assembly combine to make it superior to any other knife in its class. Patented handle technology sets this knife apart from all others. Soft Kraton rubber is molded around and through a Zytel frame, forming a one piece handle that is more durable than a metal knife handle, yet soft and comfortable to grip and use, even when wet. Unlike many other factory knives, Gerber uses pivot pins and fasteners that are precision machined rather than wire extruded. This makes for a much tougher, longer lasting knife. This drop point blade is made from 154CM stainless steel. This is the material of choice for custom makers, and holds an edge longer than other stainless steel. This item is covered by the limited lifetime warranty. > > > Our Price: $ 44.95 > Order Quantity > > Specifications > Length = 8.750 inches > Blade Length = 3.750 inches > Weight = 5.0 ounces > Materials = Stainless Steel, Ballistic Sheath, Krayton(r)/Zytel(tm) Handle. > > Comfortable, soft Kraton rubber handle provides a sure grip even during wet conditions. > > ________________________________ > > From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com <mailto:Cal_Boats%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com <mailto:Cal_Boats%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of John Boyce > Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 4:14 PM > To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com <mailto:Cal_Boats%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [Cal_Boats] sailing knives > > > > There was a discussion about a year ago on what was a good sailing knife, at the time I didn't see a need for a great knife but yesterday when I had a spin sheet catch in my engine shaft I decided it was time to spend some cash. Any recommendations? >