The new Boye Boat Knife (above) now sports a flat marlinspike with integral shackle key and sewing eyelet. The knife comes with a choice of handle colors.

Not long ago we waded into the realm of knives to evaluate those most fit for on-board use (see PS March 1, 2004 "Sailors' Knives: 18 Blades"). Several companies featured in that article have since introduced new products, or new features on their products; the most salient of those are presented here.

Boye — Ever since cutting ability, light weight, and immunity to corrosion earned the David Boye Boat Knife a top rating in our evaluation of 14 nautical knives (see PS, June 2000), we've kept our eye out for new products from this firm. That same non-magnetic cobalt-blade lockback knife is now available with an optional titanium (also non-magnetic) marlinspike…