How to Make a Marlin Spike

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Tip 1 - 3/8th Marlinspike

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Jason Wilsey | permalink

I made this marlinspike to make paracord knot work easier. The turkshead knot at the top acts as a knob which fits into your palm. I machined it from ...

For further reading: http://www.instructables.com/id/38th-Marlinspike/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Use A Marlinspike – DIY

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Thomas Lisk | permalink

A marlinspike is metal tool that is often used in the arts of rope work, which is also known as marlinspike seamanship. Use a marlinspike to whip, splice or tie a piece of line into a monkey's fist knot.
Tags: DIY, Do It Yourself, Maker, learning, Making, Kids, Creativity, Education, Camps, Activities

For further reading: https://diy.org/skills/sailor/challenges/1133/use-a-marlinspike ^[2]