German Navy Deck Knife

<p>Gift for a friend who is a tree surgeon, watched him fighting with his ropes and ordered this. Quality much higher than expected, locking Marlin Spike, nice heavy tool great for breaking knots. Probably gonna order one for myself also</p>

<p>I'm OK with it for the price, but in no way is this a well-made tool. Note in the pic that the blade doesn't fit into the handle. But it will cut rope just fine and the marlin spike is really sturdy which is what I care about. Only the spike locks. It's an inexpensive useful tool to throw in your bag in case you need it, but it's nothing you'd want someone else to see.</p>

<p>It's nice, but I'm sure it is a knockoff and I doubt it is really from Deutschland.</p>

<p>Great knife, great value for cost.</p>

<p>Received the knife today. Up close viewing show knife blade not centered, even worse, the spike are bent sharply to left. This blades are thick and hard material to straighten out.</p>

<p>Mainly got this knife cause I prefer ropes to straps when fastening lids in my truck. And figured this might speed up unloading. Plus I’ve been in the marked for a more traditional and this does double duty. Plus it has the WWII era look to it. Super sturdy design. Came just as advertised. The design is a little backwards having the loop on the blade side. And kinda wish the lock held the blade as well. Or a liner lock. But the marlin spike works great. Perfect tapir and fat enough at the end to really make a deference when loosening knots.</p>

<p>This German made folding marlin spike and knife is outstanding for working rope. It is exactly what I needed to untie extremely tight knots stiffened by exposure to the sun - perfect for the mariner/sailor or anyone that uses ropes and lines to secure things from the seas and winds.<br />Would definitely buy again, but this tool will last more than my lifetime.<br />Ordering through Keepshooting was painless and delivery extremely rapid.</p>

<p>Knife wasn’t super sharp but took a great edge. Works as I tended</p>

<p>This knife is of fine quality. I read reviews stating Made in China. No evidence whatsoever this knife or any part of it came out of China. The products from Germany are usually of high quality. This is a really nice knife and spike.</p>

<p>Great knife! I want to buy another!</p>

<p>This is a awesome knife comes out of the Box sharp easy to put a edge on it, perfect for working with a lot of ropes or tow straps.</p>

<p>I am a U.S.Navy veteran, Diver and rigger. Throughout my civilian career as a Professional Offshore oilfield Deep sea Diver/Salvage Diver supervisor I have used many different brand knives. Bung! is by far the superior knife for Divers, Riggers, Salvage hands and EDC..<br />Shaun Flynn MDV /Salvage Master/ NDTIII/DMT/Hyperbaric Doc.</p>

<p>German made perfection. Spike locks in place, and hold fast while slicing Rope the old fashion way. The Blade itself does not lock open or closed, which I find parcular.</p>

<p>Most of the rivets were loose, including the locking latch and lanyard loop. The latch flapped in the breeze and one side of the lanyard loop popped off. I haven't even had or used it for 12 hours after delivery.</p>

<p>A beauty.</p>

<p>Holds a edge good and is well made.</p>

<p>Was surprised by the quality of this knife. I bought one for a friend and liked it so much I bought one for myself.</p>

<p>Was expecting more</p>

<p>Outstanding knife! The marlin spike locks securely with no play. All parts appear sturdy and operate well. The derlin scales are great too.</p>

<p>My knife arrived exactly as I had hoped. Solid resin scales, brass rivets, sturdy construction. I work on boats all day and just wanted a good rigging knife that will serve me well and that I also won't mind if it goes to the bilge. Blade is heavy construction, ~3/16" at the spine though it is tapered it's whole width. I'm sure it could take light batoning but no folder should regularly see batoning. The spike is fabulous, very minor pitting showing signs of the casting/forging before it was polished though nothing is deep enough or large enough to affect the lifespan or utility of the tool. The spike is easily opened and closed one handed. The shape and point of the spike are really excellent, this will put more than a few of my other spikes into full retirement. The locking mechanism really holds the spike well with no play and will clearly take a lot of abuse. In my usage I will definitely be using the spike more than the blade and this knife is designed for that. The blade does not lock and I am skeptical of how well it will keep an edge compared to Victorinox, Mora, Opinel (other comparably priced blades with a reputation for good steel at the price) but it is built well and I will not hesitate to cut a line or slice an apple with it. The lock lever which covers the blade tip is a nice feature that sets my mind at ease, though it does mean that the blade takes both two hands to open and two hands to close. Please don't confuse that this is a bad blade though, it is perfectly adequate for everything I will encounter and will be a fine companion. I expect this knife will last me the rest of my career and if it doesn't I will be getting another just like it - sorry Myerchin.</p>

<p>Good value for the money</p>

<p>Chinese made, but don't let that ruin your day, this may be cheap and has plastic scales, but the blade is thick and takes a good edge, the spike is smooth and perfectly shaped and the lockup and release is solid. Just be careful to not close the blade when the spike's release lever is down flat!</p>

<p>Just bought my second one, well made knife at a great price, and fast delivery</p>

<p>It's a tank with good heft and excellent fit & finish. Certainly worth the affordable price.</p>

<p>Would prefer that the blade lock but all in a good product</p>

<p>Did not like</p>

<p>This knife is built to last. The blade is sharp and the spike locks into place. Solid material and solid construction. The knife is heavy in the hand.</p>

<p>If this hold up like it looks it should- this is a fantastic knife! Every indication is that it is made in Germany. Just a decent blade and a marlinspike that locks. For the purpose I want it for I think its a great knife. For every day a Swiss Army Knife is more practical, but working with rope and knots this will be perfect.</p>

<p>One of the best knife purchases I've ever made! This think is built like a tank and holds an edge for a long time.</p>

<p>tight sharp very good quality</p>