Italian Navy Jacknife with Spike
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Description
Italian Navy Rigging Knife
This is the folding jackknife carried by Italian Navy sailors, built to handle rope, rigging and everyday shipboard jobs from one pocket tool. It pairs a sheepsfoot cutting blade with a marlin spike for working knots and a two-pronged fork tool, all folding into a black checkered handle. Collectors of Italian military kit, sailors and anyone who wants a proper rope knife will find it a practical piece of issued equipment.
Features
- Sheepsfoot Blade — The straight edge runs to a rounded, blunt point, the classic rigging-knife shape that cuts line cleanly while lowering the chance of an accidental stab on a moving deck.
- Folding Marlin Spike — A curved, tapered steel spike that sailors use to pry open tight knots and separate rope strands for splicing.
- Two-Prong Fork Tool — A third folding implement with twin tines, giving the knife a utility tool alongside the blade and spike.
- Checkered Grip Scales — Black handle scales carry a fine diamond checkering across their full length for a secure hold with wet or cold hands.
- Pinned Construction — Multiple metal pins fix the scales to the frame, a simple build with no screws to work loose.
- Steel Bolster — A metal collar at the blade end of the handle reinforces the pivot where cutting loads are highest.
- Folding Lanyard Bail — A wire shackle at the butt swings out so the knife can be tied to a lanyard or clipped to a belt, then folds flat against the handle.
- Italian Navy Issue — Genuine Italian military equipment, not a commercial copy of a service pattern.
Issued Sailor's Tool
The layout follows the naval jackknife pattern: a cutting blade on one side, a spike on the other, and a lanyard bail so the knife can be secured against a drop over the side. All three tools fold into the handle, so it carries flat in a pocket or pouch. As original Italian issue, it suits collectors of European naval kit and buyers who want a rope knife built to a military pattern.
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Husband loves this weird navy knife thingI have NO idea what a marlin spike is or why anyone needs one. My husband is into all this military surplus stuff and I saw this Italian Navy knife on here and thought it looked cool? He opened it on his bday and immediately got that look guys get when they get tools they actually wanted. Apparently the marlin spike is for sailors to poke at rope knots or something. He spent like 20 minutes showing me all the parth the bottle opener (which he tested immediately on his beer), the can opener, the flat screwdriver end... I dont get it but hes happy. The plastic handle has these little ribs that feel nice to hold. Shipping was fast and it came in a little baggie. If your husband is into old knives and boats this is apparently a good one.
Husband was genuinely excited
I still dont understand what a marlin spike does
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sailor multi toolPicked this up for the boat and its been handy as heck. Used the marlin spike last weekend to loosen a couple stubborn dock line knots that were soaked and jammed tight and it worked great. Blade is a sheepsfoot so it doesnt snag when your cutting rope or canvas which I like. Tools are a bit STIFF to open at first specially the spike and can opener so you gotta work them a few times. Plastic ribbed grips feel good even with wet hands. Does what its supposed to for surplus gear.
marlin spike actually works on knots
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Looks great!Shows its age but with some clean up it’ll shine like new. This is gonna be a great addition to my camping/sailing kit. Thank you!
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highly recommendItem as described and keepshooting shipped quickly. Received on time. This was a gift for someone and they loved it.
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Italian Navy Jack KnifeI bought this knife for my son for Christmas. We collect knives. We were both very happy with it. Wayne