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Fids, Seam Rubbers, Rigging Knives, Palms, Brass Shackles Offered here are fids and other items of interest to the purist marlinespike craftsmen. Holding a fid turned from lignum vitae in hand, one can attest to the pleasing heft of the resinous and dense wood traditionally used in maritime applications. Please browse the gallery below to shop for other items such as seam rubbers, prickers and seaming palms. * NOTE * Lignum Vitae (Guiacum officinale) is now listed as a CITES II species. Thus due to material availibility lignum vitae fid prices have increased substantially.

Lignum Vitae Fids	Lignum Vitae Fids - The larger fids are nominally eight inches in length and the smaller fids are typically between five and six inches. Exact dimensions and wood grain patterns may vary. 8" Lignum Vitae Fids .....Item FID-LV8.....Price $90 6" Lignum Vitae Fids .....Item FID-LV6.....Price $70
Seam Rubbers	Lignum Vitae Seam Rubbers - traditional tool used for creasing canvas and flattening seams. 6" Seam Rubber .....Item RUB.....Price $70
Prickers	Prickers - These tools function similarly to fids but have a steel spike that measures five inches in length and tapers up to a half inch in diameter. Handles are lignum vitae and and can be ordered with or without an ivory accent. Pricker... fancy w/Ivory .......Price $70 Pricker ... standard ........Price $60
Swedish Fids	Lignum Vitae and Brass Swedish Fids - This is a new addition to my line of tools. These fids are handmade at Marlinespike.com and incorporate improvements to the commonly seen steel versions. The gauge of the blade is nearly twice as thick as the steel counterpart, reducing the tendency for the edge to bite into fibers when forced between strands. Currently only offered in the one size, the blade is six inches long and the lignum vitae cap adds another inch or so. Suitable for up to 3/8" line. Lignum and Brass Swedish Fid.....Price $75
Rigger's Knife	Rigger's knife - This beefy knife is perfect as a rigging or sailor's knife. The four and half inch carbon steel blade has a hardened cutting edge and the spine is un-hardened so that it can be driven with a hammer or marlinspike. The thickness of the spine is a full quarter inch. The grip is covered with tarred knotwork. Sheep's Foot Rigging Knife.....Price $125...Add a Sheath
Brass Shackles	Brass Shackles - These small shackles work very well for attaching bell ropes to bell clappers that have eyes. Click on the thumbnail image at left to see dimensions. Larger Brass Shackle .....Item SH-A.....Price $5.00 Smaller Brass Shackle .....Item SH-B.....Price $4.00
Seaming Palms	Palms - Click on the image to the right to see item numbers. They are shown here from the top down as, Roping Palm......................Out of Stock Regular Seaming Palm.......Out of Stock Large Seaming Palm..........Out of Stock Light Seaming Palm............Out of Stock

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