Ropework Hand Tools

A Suggested Knot Tyer’s Tool Kit

  • Fid

  • Swedish Fid

  • Scissors

  • Knife

  • Precision clippers (close cut cutters for electronics)

  • Small pliers

  • Tweezers

  • Tape (masking and duct)

  • Leatherwork ‘Glovers’ needles

  • Finger thimble

  • Sailmaker’s palm

  • Waxed linen thread

  • Ruler

  • Calipers

  • Butane lighter

  • Tape measure & ruler

  • Glue

  • Paintbrush

Suggested Useful Accessories

  • metal keyrings

  • metal shackles

  • metal eye type thimbles

  • marbles, beads and drawer knobs (for inside monkey fists and globe knots)

  • dowel for inside bell ropes if desired

  • shellac (bleached and natural)