<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">sailmaker&apos;s knives</topic></authority><related type="broader"><topic>knives</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>fabric cutters</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>marlin spike knife</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>rigging knife</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>sailmaker&apos;s knife</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>sailor&apos;s knife</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Specialized hand-held tools designed for use in boating and sailing activities. Historically, these tools comprised a single pointed steel blade mounted on a wooden handle. Sailor's traditionally used these tools to rub light seams, carry out various cutting and chopping tasks, and eat or prepare meals while on board a ship. Modern sailmaker's knives, however, are designed to be increasingly versatile; these tools now often take the form of folding-knifes, equipped with multiple blades and additional tools including shackle openers and marlin spikes, amongst others. ]]></note></mads>