Fid and Marlinspike

The fid and the marlinspike are the knot tyer's most trusted tool.  I suspect that its been that way since humans first started tying knots and discovered that a sharp stick could make it all the easier.  The distinction between fid and marlinspike is a little fuzzy. Essentially the fid, typically made of a natural…

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