I have some Wood Fids for sale, these spikes were made by the Late Bud Brewer, a friend and fellow Knot Tyer from Colorado. you can see all the details in my Etsy Shop
Whether tightening a simple Turk's-Head knot, Splicing a hefty rope or dressing the most complicated covering knots, a hand crafted spike like this will make the job a cinch!
A Fid / marlinespike is also a great tool for undoing tight or stuck fast knots, and with the aid of a Marlinespike Hitch is a great hand hold for tightening constrictor knots, whippings and the like.
This Fid is turned from Apple wood, and was turned whilst green.
The wood is treated with a clear oil / shellac, and has a slightly flattened tip, to aid with insertion between strands. and grip on the cord.
The total length of the tool is 225mm or 8.75"
There is a recessed section in the handle to accommodate a nice section of hitching, grafting of a nice wide Turk's-Head Knot.
The total length of the tool is 190mm or 7.5"
(Note: this last tool was not made by Bud Brewer)
SOLD
This Fid is turned from ? wood, (Sorry I am not sure exactly what type of wood this is)
The wood is treated with a clear oil / shellac, and has a slightly flattened tip, to aid with insertion between strands. and grip on the cord.
The total length of the tool is 245mm or 9.75"
SOLD
This Fid is turned from a very beautiful looking wood, (sorry but I am unsure exactly what type of wood it is)
The wood is treated with a clear oil / shellac, and has a slightly flattened tip, to aid with insertion between strands. and grip on the cord.
the handle of the Fid has a nice, long Spanish Ring Knot tied just below the knob.
The total length of the tool is 225mm or 8.75"
Please contact me if you have any questions: knotty (dot) bear (at) gmail (dot) com
Please check out my Etsy Shop for more items.
Thank you for looking.
Take care,
Barry ;-)
