Hi Pals, Just acquired a WW2 army commando grouping with a f/s dagger,also included is a marlin spike for tying/untying knots, simple question would the marlin spike also be used as a weapon? Thanks, regards Paul
I'm just looking at the one I had as a Sea Scout in the 70's. I guess you could certainly use it as a 'weapon' and I am sure I could inflict considerable damage with it if used as such even tho the nose is slightly blunted. I think the bigger issue is the other end is a loop of flattened steel and would be pretty uncomfortable if pushed with any force. Use as a weapon, perhaps, as a weapon of choice if something more appropriate was available, no.
I'd agree that as a desperate last resort it could be used, but its not something you would be taught and I can't see any kind of premeditation to carry/use it as a weapon - Commandos were already taught to use helmets, boots and bare hands etc as weapons