Mil-Tec Nickel-Plated Boatswain Compact Lightweight Portable Whistle for Maritime Signaling, 5 x 1 in., 0.8 oz. | Loud, Clear Signals for Communication on Ships and Boats | Emergency Deck Signaling

I have purchased several Mil-Tec Sturm Nickel Plated Boatswain whistles over the last year on Amazon. For the money, these are a great buy when compared to other legitimate boatswain or bosun whistles/pipes--which can run from $30-60. The Mil-TECs are nice and loud, and do not need to be "tuned." A word of caution, however. There are a number of cheap knockoffs being passed off as Mil-Tec on the internet, including on Amazon. One earmark to watch for is the shape of the bowl. The Mil-Tec bowl is smooth and round. Some fakes are embossed and have flattened sides. I have included a photo of one that was sent to me a few days ago from a from a company on Amazon who were recommended as "Amazon's Choice." This vendor was advertising Mil-Tec pipes with the correct photo on their site, but the photo I have posted is what they sent. Basically a cheap pipe, knock-off that does not work.

I used this for a production of THE TEMPEST as I was playing the Boatswain ( Boson) I went on line and learned how to “tune” my whistle. It’s as pretty as Jewlery and it super loud. My husband won’t allow me to blow it inside. After some practice I can make the pitch change. It worked great for the storm scene.

It is the real McCoy!

We needed this for Captain von Trapp in Sound of Music. The actor could play it right away - so easy to use and the sound is nice and loud. Good, solid, quality piece.

This is an ok product, but it isn't as loud as I thought it would be.

Great Whistle

The end of the pipe is not in the position it is shown in the photo. It's too far back and barely makes any sound at all. Not useable.

I bought two different types of boatswain's pipe and I liked this one better. It is similar to what I had in the fleet. It came ready to pipe. I didn't have to file or solder to get a good sound. Would have paid more if the included a nice braided lanyard, but no worries.