If you tie knots on a regular basis (paracord, anyone?), you know how important having a marlinspike can be. It’s a critical tool that helps you handle and manipulate rope in any condition, whether in the outdoors or out in the open seas. But carrying a dedicated spike can be a bit too much for your pockets, which is why the new Victorinox Skipper Pro makes for a good everyday carry option. It’s a nautical-themed Swiss Army knife that comes with all the essential tools you need in a compact package, including a marlinspike.
It starts with a locking, stainless steel, partially-serrated knife with a large manual thumb-hole opener that’s easy to find and manipulate. The serrations on the blade make cutting rough material like rope easy while the plain edge lets you slice delicately as well. The punch and marlinspike contribute to the nautical utility of the tool, letting you manage, tie, and undo rope knots in a cinch. And for all your other tasks, it comes with the traditional set of screwdrivers and bottle openers you’ve come to expect from a quality SAK. There’s even a pair of embedded tweezers set into the beautiful blue polyamide handle.
With a 4” handle, the Skipper Pro gives you enough surface area to maintain a good grip on the tool when performing tasks, and that makes it an ideal tool even if you don’t need all the rope management benefits it provides. And at only 6.9 ounces in weight, it won’t be a burden in your pockets like other multi-tools can be. Take a look at the finer details of this new SAK at the link below, and make a part of your EDC today.
