Combination rigging knife, marling spike, and shackle key with knife extended

A rigging knife is a specially designed knife used to cut heavy rope. It may have a serrated edge for sawing through line, or a heavy blade suitable for hitting with a mallet to drive the knife through. [1] Folding tools, often in combination with a marlinspike and shackle key, are convenient and portable. [2]Rigger Brion Toss recommends fixed blade rigging knifes for easy access in time sensitive situations and when working aloft.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Toss, Brion (1998). The Complete Rigger's Apprentice. p. 6. ISBN 0-07-064840-9.
  2. ^ "Sailor's Knives: 18 Blades Tested". March 2004. Retrieved 27-October-2013. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Cite journal requires |journal= (help)