Maxam 3 3/4" Sailors' Multi-Purpose Tool

D Pablo: For the price I’m impressed. First try with the knife on paper so so. Seemed it had some potential. Then I had a brainstorm, I took it to the kitchen and used my good steel on it. It only needed the burn fixed and now it goes through paper like it was butter! Now to see how long it will last.

Con: the outside scales need to be rounded, they’re a hard 90, making if feel “sharp” in the hand.

Canada on Aug 28, 2023

Renee Chan Chow: I bought three of these sailor's rigging knives viz (1) Myerchin Generation 2 Captain Pro ($60), (2) Navy Knife with Marlin spike made in Sheffield England ($58) and (3) Maxam Sailor's Tool ($10). The one that feels the best in terms of quality, form and function would be the Myerchin which also has a part serrated blade which is great for cutting rope etc. I wish I had seen that Myerchin also has a Titanium version before I bought mine. #2 and #3 seem similar in quality, form and function. #2 has a better polished finish though. I use #2 more as a show piece than anything else. #3 is good quality and the most used and abused simply because it is such a great tool at such a low price. I wish that it also had a part serrated blade but it seems to be made with a good grade 400 series stainless steel so it holds a good edge. I have now bought more to give to my employees (Engineering Technicians) as a general purpose carry tool. If money is not an issue, the Myerchin would be my first choice. If quality/ruggedness/value/price is the criteria, then the Maxam wins hands down above all the rest. It is like the energizer bunny. It takes a licking and just keeps going. The British...

United States on Apr 02, 2020

Labrador 358: Couteau à lame courte ,robuste et coupante. Demanilleur efficace. Ouvre boite pas encore tester. Gros anneau pour l'amarre au passant d'une ceinture avec une chaîne. Un seul bémol le tournevis double séparation de la lame , demanilleur, ouvre boite, dommage car le tournevis est inutilisable. Je pense que je vais couper une séparation à ras. Sinon content de mon achat

France on Dec 24, 2019

roland VIAL: Ce couteau destiné au marin spécialiste de voile est totalement réalisé en acier inox et comprend une lame courte, un démanilleur, un épissoir, un ouvre-boite décapsuleur. Le manche acier est gravé une règle de 5 cm et de l'autre une règle de 2 inches. Une grande bélière permet d'accrocher ce couteau facilement à son ceinturon ou passer une cordelette pour le porter au cou. Le prix de vente de 30 € est honnête mais sans plus

France on Aug 23, 2019

History Buff: Recently I purchased this knife to replace my US GI Utility Knife made by Camillus. I used my Camillus knife as an everyday carry (EDC) knife as it could perform a multitude of jobs. I love that knife, and since I received it while serving in the Army, it has a great deal of sentimental value. Consequently, I became concerned about the possibility of losing it (the Camillus) and began considering an inexpensive replacement. That's when I happened upon the Maxam Sailor's Tool.

I am an amateur aficionado of military-style pocket knives and the Maxam reminded me of a Belgian Army knife (A.B.L. Colasse 1950) that I had purchased years earlier. That knife was robust and this one is too. I like the heft of the Maxam as it feels solid and well made. It has a stainless-steel handle with a 2-inch ruler on one side, and a 5-centimeter ruler on the other, which to my surprise, has come in handy on occasion. The Sheepsfoot blade is very practical for most everyday purposes and is relatively safe; it’s difficult – but not impossible – to accidentally stab yourself. The Maxam's Sheepsfoot has a little bit of play in it, but not enough to compromise the integrity of the blade. I...

United States on Jan 31, 2019

Mark: Son liked it

Canada on Sep 15, 2016

Marco: L'acciaio utilizzato è di buna qualità, nonostante sia interamente in metallo è leggero e con la sua forma compatta sta comodo nella tasca e non ingombra, comodissime sono i righelli sulle guancette, centimetri su un lato e pollici sull'altro, l'occhiello e l'apriscatole possono anche essere utilizzati come levacapsule x aprire le birre, l'unghia non è acuminata come sembra (ma rapidamente affilabile con una normalissima mola), lasciano un po' a desiderare le rifiniture dato che tutte le parti sono in metallo rifinito quel tanto che basta per non avere bave e risultare liscio al tatto a parte la lama che è l'unica un po' + lucida e affilatissima, nel complesso è un coltellino dall'aspetto un po' rustico, ma affidabile e con un'ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo, una volta acquistato consiglio una rapida occhiata all'integrità dei ribattini e una leggera oliata agli snodi.

Italy on Apr 15, 2016

Ray: I really did not expect this knife to be this much knife for the low price, and the fact that it was made in china. But I was pleasantly surprised after examining the knife. It was well made and well finished, and with the american and english models costing so much more, I felt this was a really good purchase. The blade was very sharp as was the marlin spike, the can opener functional, and the shackle wrench actually worked. ( I know because I tried it on a real shackle on my boat.) The only complaint was to get it cheap I had to buy another item to get up to the free shipping mark...then I found it slightly cheaper with free shipping at e--y. In any event, this was a great little knife for any mariner, sailor, or someone who fools with ropes a lot on or off a boat. For the very cheap price, you just cant beat it. They are actually cheap enough to not worry about losing or to give as gifts to many people. Also, the standard and metric scales on each side were well stamped and cleanly done and were actually usable. The liner extends past the handle and i think is supposed to be used as a flat blade screwdriver but it cannot be used for that purpose as there are two liners right...

United States on May 19, 2014