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marlinespike) is a tool used in ropework for tasks such as unlaying rope for splicing, untying knots, or forming a makeshift handle. A marlinspike is basically a polished cone tapered to a rounded or flattened point, usually 6 to 12 inches long, although sometimes 26" or longer, depending on what ply and size of rope they are intended for. The marlinspike is a tool made from metal, usually iron or steel, differentiating it from the fid which is similar in shape and function but made from wood or bone.
I use mine for everything from rope work to punching a hole in a 55gallon can. It is a handy tool to have that will save you from messing up a knife when you need a pointy object to pry, poke punch and prod with.
Picture updated with on hand spikes, 05/24/2010
These are hand forged from stainless steel. The ones in the picture are from 6" to 7" long and approximately 3/8 thick.
$35.00 Includes shipping. Paypal, USPS Money order.
Fresh pictures 05/24/10
I use mine for everything from rope work to punching a hole in a 55gallon can. It is a handy tool to have that will save you from messing up a knife when you need a pointy object to pry, poke punch and prod with.
Picture updated with on hand spikes, 05/24/2010
These are hand forged from stainless steel. The ones in the picture are from 6" to 7" long and approximately 3/8 thick.
$35.00 Includes shipping. Paypal, USPS Money order.
Fresh pictures 05/24/10
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