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Mariner 2

Mariner 2

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Designed in the 80s by Bob Terzuola, Reimagined July 2024

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  • MADE IN USA: Proudly machined & assembled in our Dallas, TX shop
  • LINER LOCK: Smooth opening with ambidextrous thumb disc & secure lockup
  • MAGNACUT: Premium cutting performance & corrosion-resistant steel
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The Perfect EDC

Originally designed in the 80s by industry legend Bob Terzuola as a pocket knife to be used and carried every day, this heritage release pairs a MagnaCut sheepsfoot blade with a Grade 5 Titanium handle that doesn't take over your pocket. We did our best to maintain the OG Mariner's aesthetic and spirit but scaled it down to comply with the sub 3" knife laws, added a 3D machined pocket clip with Bob's signature dragon head logo, lowered the footprint, and swapped in a dovetailed thumb disc to create a modern throwback and testament to precision machining.

Fun Fact: The dragon head represents Etz Nab (also Etz'nab), the Mayan God of flint tools and edge weapons.

  • PRODUCT FEATURES

    • Titanium Handles
    • Ceramic Caged Bearings
    • Stainless Steel Insert Liner Lock
    • Titanium Thumb Disc
    • Titanium Milled Clip
    • Lanyard Cutout

  • SPECIFICATIONS

    Overall Length
    7.16"
    Closed Length
    4.175"
    Blade Length
    2.985"
    Thickness at Handles
    0.430"
    Thickness at Clip
    0.6"
    Blade Thickness
    0.100"
    Total Weight
    3.58oz
    Blade Steel
    MagnaCut
    Blade Hardness
    63-64 HRC
    Blade Shape
    Sheepsfoot
    Hardware
    Titanium
    Manufactured In
    Dallas, TX

How a Flea Market Find Brought an Iconic EDC Knife Back to Life

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HERITAGE SERIES

Innovation Meets Classic Design

The original Mariner came out in the 80's but reimagining the design with modern techniques and standards came with challenges. It's our first time using a dovetailed thumb disc that utilizes compression from a set screw to secure it in place and a liner lock that is held by the backspace – increasing its retention.

We loved the Mariner 2 R&D process since we could discuss the design directly with Bob, had a functional model in hand which was a great starting point, and our main priority was to honor the original as best as possible which felt pretty cool. Hopefully this is the first of many classic designs we can bring back into production.

Manufactured From Premium Materials

Bob Terzuola was one of the first knifemakers to integrate modern materials into his designs like, for example, utilizing titanium as his go-to handle material which was a 'space age' and rare commodity at the time for smaller makers. We stayed true to his pioneering spirit with the Grade 5 titanium handles and 3D milled clip but upgraded the blade to top-of-the-line MagnaCut steel.

MADE IN USA

All Under One Roof

Everything we sell is machined, assembled, QC-ed, shipped, and serviced in our Dallas, TX machine shop and comes with a lifetime warranty.

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Tactile Knife Co.

Mariner 2

$429.00
$429.00
Sale Sold Out
Shipping calculated at checkout.
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Designed by

Bob Terzuola

Widely known as the "Godfather" of the tactical knife, Bob Terzuola started making folders in 1984. He led the industry's acceptance of the liner lock, refining his cutting-edge designs with trial and error and elbow grease. Bob is also known for authoring "The Tactical Folding Knife" (pictured) which was first published in 2000 and has helped countless modern makers create their first folding knife.

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