Stainless Steel Bottle Opener & Marlin Spike Tool - 7" Size

This feels like a really high-quality, well-designed marlin spike. it's on the bigger size, but does still fit in my life vest pocket. I like the loop for attaching it inside my vest's pocket in case I'm using it in rough conditions. It would make a really nice gift as well.

Wow - a total knockout in so many levels. It is a marine work of art, once yo see it in person. The handle is carefully crafted for perfect grip as a marlinspike - and, if you reverse it, you will notice that it is a perfect handle for the shackle key/wrench. My only complaint is that it did not come with a sheath.

Nice spike for use as a marlin spike. The fit and finish sits well in your hand

I'm used to the Meyerchin marlinspike, and I tried this one out to compare it. It is a good substitute - it has several advantages and just one disadvantage. I would definitely buy another one. The only real criticism I have about this tool is the spike: it is VERY sharp. The Meyerchin spike is rounded just the right amount so it won't accidentally poke through clothing, sails, canvas work (or skin) but this one you need to be careful, it's dangerous. Also, the tip broke off quite predictably while I was using it to open a shackle. Now even though the jagged broken tip is a scratch hazard, it's actually an improvement over the needle-sharp thing that poked a hole in my ditty bag and left a gouge in my toe rail when it slid across the deck. If this tool had a rounded tip like the Meyerchin one, it would be hands-down a better tool. The shape of it is much more useful. It's the perfect shape to securely hold a marlinspike hitch for tightening down siezings or lashings, even if you have to let the marlinspike dangle for a bit. Even if you just quickly throw a couple of turns on it without actually tying a marlinspike hitch, the tool can be used effectively to heave on a small line without slipping, and the shape of it makes it much easier to hold without it rotating in the hand. The slot being much longer and bigger is also much more useful than the Meyerchin one, fitting a wider range of shackle tabs, wing nuts, and whatever else you need. And lastly, the best thing about this tool is the corrosion resistance. I've always been annoyed with the Meyerchin tool which inevitably ends up getting rusty when you forget to rinse it in fresh water or don't have any fresh water available. This tool has been left in the bottom of the dinghy overnight and otherwise abused and left exposed to sea water several times, but so far hasn't left a rust stain on the deck or developed any blemishes. Perhaps the alloy has more nickel and perhaps that's why the tip broke off, but anyway it's strong enough for everything I've needed it for so far, and I'm very happy that it hasn't rusted. If the tip were rounded off it would be 5 stars, but that tip really is pretty dangerous.

Useful for setting in and getting pulling leverage, helping to untie knots and it just feels good in the hand.

This is a great tool. Very good quality.

It WORKS !!

If you have a need for a tool like this, you will like this one.

I just bought this on a whim to toss in my bugout bag. I only have used it to un-knot really old ropes and macrame projects that have gone awry but I love this thing !