Welcome Home...THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF OUR COMMUNITY


KnifeMaker

Excelsior Marlin Spike?

Hello all. I'm new to the group. Wondering if anyone might have input on an old marlin spike.

The blade is marked Excelsior, but on the middle of the blade. Down low, there appears to be a name--James--and "MAF" or "MAR".

There is a number on the backside, possibly 156. It appears to be ivory, or could possibly be horn. I know the Excelsior company used ivory frequently, but I've yet to see an old Excelsior marked in this fashion. Yet the ornate copper loop suggests it may be older than I originally thought.

Any information would be helpful. Thanks.

Dave

Tags: excelsior

Views: 3105

Attachments:

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on August 12, 2018 at 21:38

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on August 12, 2018 at 21:38

▶ Reply to Discussion

RSS

whiteriverknives.com

Latest Activity

Jan Carter replied to Doug Ritter's discussion Knife Rights: A Very Important Msg from Doug Ritter
7 hours ago

KnifeMakerblack mamba knives posted a discussion

Damascus steel questions and what actually separates forged from printed

16 hours ago
0 Comments

KnifeMakerDoug Ritter posted a discussion

Knife Rights: A Very Important Msg from Doug Ritter

yesterday
1 Comment

KnifeMakerDoug Ritter posted a discussion

Knife Rights: SCOTUS Grants Extension for Cert Petition in CA SWB Ban Appeal

Thursday
0 Comments
michael s conway commented on Jan Carter's event 'Trackrock Hammer-In **GA'
Monday
Kevin D is attending Jan Carter's event
Thumbnail

Trackrock Hammer-In **GA at Trackrock Campground

September 18, 2026 to September 19, 2026
Monday
2 Comments
Profile IconTony Zanussi and Allen joined iKnife Collector

KnifeMaker
Monday
Jan Carter commented on Jan Carter's event 'Trackrock Hammer-In **GA'
Monday
Jan Carter posted an event
Thumbnail

Trackrock Hammer-In **GA at Trackrock Campground

September 18, 2026 to September 19, 2026
Monday
2 Comments

KnifeMakerblack mamba knives replied to black mamba knives's discussion Anyone else noticing printed "Damascus" creeping into the collectible side of the hobby?
Monday

Featureddead_left_knife_guy posted a discussion

WOAH! Free shipping at Chicago Knife Works!!!

Monday
0 Comments
Lars replied to black mamba knives's discussion Anyone else noticing printed "Damascus" creeping into the collectible side of the hobby?
Sep 13
George R Naugle commented on Jan Carter's group Queen Cutlery & Friends
Sep 13
Kevin D posted a status
"Hammer the iron that lies on your anvil instead of daydreaming about working silver. - Robert Jordan"
Sep 12
0 Comments
Kevin D posted a status
"Putting the last finishing touches on a class III hitch receiver I installed on the wife's Outback today. Looks good!"
Sep 12
0 Comments

KnifeMakerblack mamba knives replied to black mamba knives's discussion Anyone else noticing printed "Damascus" creeping into the collectible side of the hobby?
Sep 12

Click to visit JSR Sports & More

TSA Knives Sale

TSA Knives: Your home of pocket knives for sale, EDC gear, and knife accessories.

© 2026   Created by Jan Carter.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service