It it comes to knotwork, you really don’t need anything fancy, just a good knife and something with a bit of a point on it to help with those fiddly bits. However for me, I do love my tools. I thought that my Marlin Spike was rather fancy, that was until I came across this little beauty. Not only does this Steampunk Marlin spike look good, but it is also a rather marvelous bit of engineering.

Steampunk Marlin Spike Video

I hope that you enjoy this short video, you will see that the actual internals of this marlin spike actually move. I really wish that I had the engineering skills to produce something so wonderful.

What is Steampunk

Steampunk is a genre of science fiction and fantasy that embraces the design and aesthetic of the Victorian era and Industrial Revolution-era technology. It is often characterized by steam-powered machinery, Victorian aesthetics and alternative history with a focus on science fiction. Steampunk often incorporates elements from the genres of fantasy, horror, and historical fiction. It often features anachronistic technology or futuristic inventions as people in the 19th century might have envisioned them. Common steampunk themes include science fiction, alternate history, and fantasy. Steampunk settings typically feature steam-powered machinery, and include elements from the genres of fantasy, horror, and historical fiction.