Name/Title
FileEntry/Object ID
2001.01.73Description
Splicing fid
Has a rope that probably allows it to hang on the ship
Solid peice of wood, in the shape f a carrot
Written on the back is: "H B"
A tapered wooden spike called a 'fid' is the traditional splicing tool commonly used for splicing natural fiber twisted rope…. spade point that makes it easier to separate strands of rope without tearing the individual fibers. The other end features a removable hollow handle that holds the strands of rope open. Rope ends to be spliced are inserted through the handle, which is then removed, making it easy to splice even the stiffest line.Collection
John Carroll CollectionCondition
Overall Condition
GoodDate Examined
Jan 4, 2007Examined By
Keira GruberNotes
Has a few knicks and is alittle scratched (two diffrent shades of brown-- the wood). Rope is still in good condition (not fraying)