Below are some some FAQ's, or "frequently asked questions". We hope that you find the answers to be informative. If you have additional questions, please e-mail us (jlamble@bluewaterprod.com.au) in order to let us know your questions, suggestions, or anything else on your mind. We carefully read every customer comment.

How come I've never heard of MYERCHIN knives?

MYERCHIN has been providing quality knives since 1984. During the early years of our company, we specialized in the production of rigging knives. Our customers include the US Navy, US Coast Guard, US Army, merchant marines, and sailors around the world. Ask any sailor about MYERCHIN knives and you'll probably get the answer, "best rigging tools in the world."

John Myerchin's Westsail 32 at anchor off Lahaina on the island of Maui. It was aboard this boat that John started sketching his first rigging knife, the Model A001, after he had a competitor's non-locking folder close over his thumb.

John built the boat... purchasing only a hull and deck from the factory.

Where did the name MYERCHIN come from?

When John Myerchin's grandfather and his grandfather's two brothers came to the United States in 1870 from the Czech Republic, the officials at Ellis Island created the name MYERCHIN when they heard the Czech name, Majercin, pronounced in the native language. Because of this, John is probably related to every MYERCHIN (and many Majercin's) in the country.

Since I haven't heard of this knife line, how do I know they're reliable?

These knives have been tested since 1984 in the harshest environment on earth... the world's oceans. The Navy, Coast Guard, and others who make their living at sea, have tested these knives by making them the working tools of choice. Now our knives are constantly tested by hunters, backpackers, police, emergency workers, fishermen... real people who use our products on the job every day. Our products are truly tools. Our warranty is one of the best in the business.

John Myerchin, at 57, trudges up the last few steps to the summit of the Chilkoot pass between Alaska and the Yukon.

In July, 1997, John decided to retrace the steps of the 1897 Klondike gold seekers. The 28 mile hike began at Dyea, Alaska and ended at lake Bennett in the Yukon. The hike took him over the dreaded Chilkoot Pass. The original Klondike gold seekers had to carry their ton of goods over the pass... one hundred pounds at a time... twenty trips! Luckily, John only had to make the trip once.

During the trip, his party tested the LIGHTKNIFE® and the Model B400 Alaska Guide.
All products performed flawlessly.

What is the warranty on MYERCHIN products?

The DoubleLock mechanism on all folders is guaranteed for life. MYERCHIN asks that you do not abuse the knife. Never use it as a pry bar or a chopping tool. Keep it clean, rinse away salt water, keep it oiled. If you return a knife and we determine that the product failed... we will gladly fix it or replace it... for life.

During the hike on the Chilkoot trail, the LIGHTKNIFE was used for all sorts of challenging tasks.

The all important spreading of peanut butter on bagels...

and the cutting of mole skin for trail weary feet.