The
Tusk was originally designed by Sal Glesser in the early days of
Spyderco as a mariner’s tool. Technology at the time was not available
for the visionary concept, but now 25 years later Sal's son Eric Glesser
has brought the original Tusk back with some new modern twists.
As a premium mariner's tool, the Tusk is made from all highly rust
resistant materials. The blade is LC-200-N, a high nitrogen tool steel
alloy, and the marlinspike is 300-series stainless steel. The titanium
handle features the Reeve Integral Lock along with a ceramic Ball
Bearing Lock for the marlinspike. It has a round-to-square cross section
to loosen knots. The marlinspike includes one small sized shackle key
in the marlinspike and another larger shackle key created when the
marlinspike is closed. Both can effectively manage many different sized
and types of shackles. The Spyderco Tusk has a reversible pocket clip
and lanyard hole for access.
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