A fid is a conical tool traditionally made of wood or bone. It is used to work with rope and canvas in marlinespike seamanship . A fid differs from a marlinspike in material and purposes.

A good-quality fid is an absolute must for any sailor's toolbox. Used to hold open knots and holes in canvas; separates the lays (strands) of synthetic or natural rope for splicing. Made from …

Stainless Steel Rope Splicing Nail FID with Wooden Handle Diameter. 1/8" to 1/2", 1/2" to 1", 1" and Above Rope

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Given the typical turning time of about 3 minutes per fid blank, these tools can be handy, useful, utilitarian supports and sacrificial, wedge-type spacers for a great number of other applications.

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For use in splicing ropes and light flexible cables, has a rounded end for hand use; varnished finish.

These conical fids are manufactured in the traditional style of the centuries-old hardwood fid. They are used to work with Natural and Synthetic 3, 4 and 8 Stranded Ropes. A fid is mainly used to …