BW German army mariner navy knife. German bordmesser sailor navy knife marlinspike Yatchsman Marlin Spike

Blade has a keen single edge and does not lock as it stops at full extension. Marlin spike does lock and unlock very easily.Both are very easy to open. Spike is pointed enough to work well on splices and knots. Very sturdy and well made. Everything appears to be stainless and rustproof. Handy to have on a boat or in a shop.

I've had this tool on my boat for over a year in a coastal environment. It's holding up well with no corrosion. I oil it and wipe it down with fishing reel oil periodically and am very impressed with how it's holding up with constant exposure to salt air.

As a tool that is pocketable its very robust with little to no effort to style or flair. If you appreciated blunt raw focus to function and utility, this is Jeep/Range rover off pavement old build and heavy handed nautical piece. While the shaped black plastic scales and inner brass liners could be deemed attractive, in hand its clear the choice of material is chosen for its marine environments intended use not for attractiveness.While I do not have a Victorinox (Swiss Army) sea fairing marlin spike knife sample to compare, I do have the two large form factor (one being a German Army contracted 70s era), are both far more lighter duty and field use based. If you desire a Marlin spike, this is unapologetically a locking folder that can be relied on aquatically. With a strong bail to attach a lanyard this is indeed intended to be at hand when needed with an eye to the reality it could slip into the drink all to easy.The knife? It's there, its THICK and axe like, not a slicer nor does it have a lock. If I had a modification desire for this combo tool it would be a half or full serrated blade. So as a non Yachtsman/Fisherman my attraction to this tool is as a enthusiast of its no frills Army/Navy surplus uncompromised build. With a modicum of common sense care, the Iron/magnetic 400 series steel is tough and certainly corrosion resistant. Stored with some light oil and not tossed into a damp bucket and left to rot it should be able to maintain reasonable steel finish.My recommendation, if you seek a Euro military surplus build for its knife look into the GAK (German Army Knife). If you are primarily seeking a well made marlin spike this is a very nice option. I was undecided on the star rating, for its cost I leaned towards 5 star, yet its government contract nature precludes the "extra" finish touches the consumer Victorinox level quality exudes.

Good quality and value for the money

What a great knife! Very well made and well worth 2 times the money it cost. The perfect size for your hand. Looks and feels solid. The rope untangler locks into place . Knife is sturdy and functions with ease.

Seems solid. Haven’t used it just yet but seems like it will handle the job pretty well. It’s fit and finish are what you’ll expect for the money but the hardware all seems solid and well made

Good

This is the West German military style "Bordmesser" sailer's knife, by Miltec in Germany. It features a heavy duty 3.2" spear point stainless steel main blade and a locking Marlin Spike and lanyard bail The knife is easily opened and the blade is moderately sharp. It certainly looks the part of the military seamen's knife with brass liners, plastic scales and riveted construction, with good rust resistance. Weight is around 4 oz, but this is intended to be worn on a lanyard around the neck for emergency use, not built as a pocket knife. It is the yatchsman's and boatman's primary tool.