If you want to work on your own lines, you need the proper equipment.
A good-quality fid is an absolute must for any sailor's toolbox.
Used to hold open knots and holes in canvas; separates the lays (strands) of synthetic or natural rope for splicing.
Made from quality hardwood for a long life of use.
You'll need a variety of lengths and diameters to work on specific sizes of rope.

Available in lengths: 6", 8", 10", 12", 14", 16", 18", 20, 24".
Tapers to a point.

Plastic splicing fid kit. For hollow-braided poly rope. Sizes: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2".

High-grade carbon steel construction.
For splicing wire and high lay lines.

Available in lengths 6" to 20".

A traditional rope splicing tool.
Aluminum construction.

Each fid is marked for ease of use.
Please see the chart for details.

Five pieces. Includes fids from size 1/8" to 9/16".

For splicing Samson 2-in-1 braided ropes. Intended for use with 1" rope.

For splicing Samson 2-in-1 braided ropes. Intended for use with 1-1/2" rope.

For splicing Samson 2-in-1 braided ropes. Intended for use with 1-1/4" rope.

For splicing Samson 2-in-1 braided ropes. Intended for use with 1-5/16" rope.

For splicing Samson 2-in-1 braided ropes. Intended for use with 1-1/2" rope.

For splicing Samson 2-in-1 braided ropes. Intended for use with 1-5/8" rope.

For splicing Samson 2-in-1 braided ropes. Intended for use with 1-3/4" rope.

For splicing Samson 2-in-1 braided ropes. Intended for use with 2" rope.

Used with Samson aluminum fids. For use with 1/4" - 1/2" diameter ropes.

Used with Samson aluminum fids. For use with 9-1/16" - 1" diameter ropes.

Samson Rope splice training kit. Includes: - Two 9" lengths of Samson double braided rope - 1 fid - 1 pusher - Splicing manual. Great for learning to use rope splicing tools.

Samson splicing kit makes splicing double and hollow braid lines a snap!  This kit comes in a handy storage tube and includes 5 aluminum tubular fids, a pusher for pushing your fid through your line and instructions for eye splicing.  Includes fids and eye splicing instructions.  Fid size range 1/4" through 1/2" diameter.

Stainless steel with hardwood handle.
Helps make easier, neater rope splices.
For line sizes 1/8" - 1/2".

Stainless steel with hardwood handle.
Helps make easier, neater rope splices.
For line sizes 1/8" - 1/2".
Display packaged.

Stainless steel with hardwood handle.
Helps make easier, neater rope splices.
For line sizes 1/2" and up.

Stainless steel with hardwood handle.
Helps make easier, neater rope splices.
For line sizes 1/2" and up.
Display packaged.

Bronze construction.
For line sizes up to 1".

Heavy duty stainless steel with plastic handle. Length: 12".

Heavy duty stainless steel with plastic handle. Length: 15".