Marlingspike
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A marlingspike or marlinspike is a tool used in ropework for tasks such as unlaying rope for splicing, untying knots, forming a toggle (for releasing ropes joined under tension such as with a belaying pin splice), or forming a makeshift handle.
A marlinspike is a polished cone tapered to a rounded or flattened point, usually 6 to 12 inches long, although sometimes 26 inches or longer, depending on what ply and size of rope they are intended for. The marlinspike is a tool made from metal, usually iron or steel, differentiating it from the fid which is similar in shape and function but made from wood or bone.[1]
Variations
| Item | Source is | Rare item | Is incomplete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dull iron marlingspike | true | ||
| Glossy diacan marlingspike dangling a toothy silversteel shark charm | Droughtman's Challenge 444/End loot, Droughtman's Challenge 441/End loot | true | |
| Marlingspike (crafted) | false | ||
| Scrimshaw marlinspike | Captain Namazzi's Ship Goods | ||
| Steel marlingspike polished to a high gloss | Hollow Eve Festival 410/Raffles | true | |
| Weapon:Dull iron marlingspike | true | ||
| Weapon:Marlingspike (crafted) | false | ||
| Weapon:Scrimshaw marlinspike | |||
| Weapon:Steel marlingspike polished to a high gloss | true | ||
| Weapon:Wooden-hilted iron marlinspike | true | ||
| ... further results | |||
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