Marlin Spike - Mid Size - Ultem, Titanium and Brass

The Marlin Spike is a tool used in marine rope-work, sometimes called a fid, marlinspike, marine spike or rope splicing spike. Shaped in the form of a polished metal cone tapered to a rounded or flattened point, they aid in such tasks as unlaying rope for splicing, untying knots, drawing marline tight using a marlinspike hitch, and as a toggle joining ropes under tension in a belaying pin splice. Your choice of natural amber Ultem, black Ultem, brass or titanium, this feels great in the hand, and would make a great addition to your camping gear, go-bag, etc. Dimensions: .375" diameter X ~4" long. Comes with the lanyard and associated lanyard bead.