Marlingspike

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.

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
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