{"title":"Splicing Equipment \u0026 Tools","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplicing your own ropes is a useful skill, whether you're making an eye splice, preparing a new halyard or working on your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ropesdirect.co.uk\/collections\/yacht-rope\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyacht\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ropesdirect.co.uk\/collections\/yacht-dinghy-and-marine-ropes-dinghy-ropes\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003edinghy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rigging. Having the right tools makes the job considerably easier and helps produce a neat, professional finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur range includes traditional fids, splicing needles and D-Splicer tools for working with different rope constructions, together with specialist scissors and ceramic knives for cutting modern high-performance fibres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're just getting started, our complete splicing kits bring together a useful selection of tools in one package. More experienced splicers can choose individual tools to suit the ropes and techniques they regularly work with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're splicing traditional 3-strand rope, braided lines or modern HMPE and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ropesdirect.co.uk\/collections\/dyneema-hmpe-winch-ropes\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDyneema® ropes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you'll find quality splicing equipment for yacht, dinghy, marine and general rope work in the range below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"small-swedish-fid","title":"Small Swedish Fid","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh quality stainless steel Fid with a wooden handle. 175mm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed to splice 3 and 4 strand ropes up to 16mm diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsert the Fid in to the lay of the rope and feed a strand through the hollow opening you have created. A great tool that helps to make perfect splices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have made a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jkN9Toag0eI\"\u003eshort film about splicing a loop\u003c\/a\u003e at the end of a rope to help get you started on what can be a very rewarding piece of work!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ropes Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56075371184501,"sku":"FIDSML","price":5.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/0410\/8149\/files\/Fid_Small_3.jpg?v=1783164091"},{"product_id":"large-swedish-fid","title":"Large Swedish Fid","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh quality stainless steel Fid with a wooden handle. 290mm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed to splice 3 and 4 strand ropes of 16mm diameter and above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsert the Fid in to the lay of the rope and feed a strand through the hollow opening you have created. A great tool that helps to make perfect splices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have made a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jkN9Toag0eI\"\u003eshort film about splicing a loop\u003c\/a\u003e at the end of a rope to help get you started on what can be a very rewarding piece of work!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ropes Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56075372593525,"sku":"FIDLGE","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/0410\/8149\/files\/Fid_Large_2.jpg?v=1783164092"},{"product_id":"selma-needles-set-of-4","title":"Selma Needles Set of 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of 4 stainless steel Selma Needles (Fids) with detailed instruction booklet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufactured by Selma of Norway with a worldwide patent, these fids are the essential mariner's tool for splicing braided ropes and cords. They can be used for loop eye splices, back splices and end to end splices on braid on braid (double braid) ropes and also hollow braid ropes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeedle inside-diameters: 4mm, 5.5mm, 7.5mm \u0026amp; 10mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore rope accessories \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rope-tools-and-accessories\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ropes Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56075373805941,"sku":"SELMA4SET","price":40.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/0410\/8149\/files\/rope_accessories_and_tools--selma_needles_set_of_4.500.jpg?v=1761851093"},{"product_id":"selma-needles-set-of-5","title":"Selma Needles Set of 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of 5 stainless steel Selma Needles (Fids) with detailed instruction booklet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufactured by Selma of Norway with a worldwide patent, these fids are the essential mariner's tool for splicing braided ropes and cords. They can be used for loop eye splices, back splices and end to end splices on braid on braid (doubebraid) ropes and also hollowbraid ropes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeedle inside diameters: 4mm, 5.5mm, 7.5mm, 10mm \u0026amp; 13mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore rope accessories \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rope-tools-and-accessories\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ropes Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56075375214965,"sku":"SELMA5SET","price":52.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/0410\/8149\/files\/rope_accessories_and_tools--selma_needles_set_of_5.500.jpg?v=1761851094"},{"product_id":"d-splicer-set-of-4-needles","title":"D-Splicer Set of 4 Needles","description":"\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD-SPLICER set - comes with four needles and an exchangeable handle, packed in a tube for easy storage. Just unscrew the handle and change the needle matching the rope diameter you are working with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set comes with four needles of two different sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• two needles of ø 1 mm x 24 cm, suitable for the splicing of ropes \u0026lt; ø 2 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n• two needles of ø 1.5 mm x 26 cm, suitable for the splicing of ropes ø 2-4 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unique double needle clamps your line and makes it easy to pull through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"329\" sandbox=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_9ry6h2G2k4\" width=\"584\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D-Splicer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076395217269,"sku":"DSPL4SET","price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/0410\/8149\/files\/rope_accessories_and_tools--d-splicer-set.500.jpg?v=1761853551"},{"product_id":"d-splicer-fixed-f10","title":"D-Splicer Fixed F10","description":"\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD-SPLICER Fixed 10 - a single needle with a fixed handle that's easy to use as a splicing fid for ropes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unique double needle clamps your line and makes it easy to pull through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe F10 is for up to 2mm single braided, up to 4mm double braided although the size is approximate as the needles work in many other situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ylmdba5GQKk?si=FsX-qqeGwrIc5Yzt\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"D-Splicer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076395512181,"sku":"DSPLICERF10","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/0410\/8149\/files\/rope_accessories_and_tools--d_splicer_f10.500.jpg?v=1761853552"},{"product_id":"d-splicer-fixed-f15","title":"D-Splicer Fixed F15","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe D-SPLICER fixed F15 is a single needle with a fixed handle and is easy to use as a splicing fid for ropes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unique double needle clamps your line and makes it easy to pull through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe F15 is for up to 2-4mm single braided, 4-8mm double braided although the size is approximate as the needles work in many other situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ylmdba5GQKk?si=FsX-qqeGwrIc5Yzt\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"D-Splicer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076395577717,"sku":"DSPLICERF15","price":13.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/0410\/8149\/files\/rope_accessories_and_tools--d_splicer_f15.500.jpg?v=1761853554"},{"product_id":"d-splicer-d16-scissors","title":"D-Splicer D16 Scissors","description":"\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"entry-title\"\u003eD-SPLICER scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"entry-title\"\u003eThe length of the cutting blades are approximately 45mm. They are laser cut and have an excellent grinding profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecially designed for cutting strong fibres like HMPE, Dyneema®, Vectran® and Stirotex®.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/d-splicer-d20-scissors\"\u003eWe also sell D-SPLICER 20 scissors (65mm blades)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1MWEY0MIItQ\" width=\"584\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D-Splicer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076396069237,"sku":"D16SCISSOR","price":32.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/0410\/8149\/files\/rope_accessories_and_tools--d_splicer_d16_scissors.500.jpg?v=1761853556"},{"product_id":"d-splicer-c20-ceramic-knife","title":"D-Splicer C20 Ceramic Knife","description":"\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"entry-title\"\u003eD-SPLICER C20 Ceramic Knife - \u003cstrong\u003eWE WILL NEED TO CONTACT YOU FOR AGE VERIFICATION.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese ceramic knives are very sharp and excellent for cutting super fibres like Dyneema® (HMPE), Vectran®, Stirotex® and Aramid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blades remain sharp!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComes with a protective cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b9oqGDmgisY\" width=\"584\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D-Splicer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076396396917,"sku":"C20KNIFE","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/0410\/8149\/files\/rope_accessories_and_tools--d_splicer_c20_ceramic_knife.500.jpg?v=1761851106"},{"product_id":"splicing-needle-small-210mm","title":"Splicing Needle - Small 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eKingfisher Splicing Needle - Small 210mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured from marine-grade stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for splicing braided ropes like Kingfisher's Evolution Race 78.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kingfisher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076397478261,"sku":"NEEDLESML","price":9.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/0410\/8149\/files\/Splicing_needle_small_2.jpg?v=1783077741"},{"product_id":"dinghy-splicing-kit","title":"Dinghy Splicing Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eKingfisher's Dinghy Splicing Kit, ideal for keeping all your kit together in one place on board. Comprising:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD Splicer F10 \u0026amp; F15 Needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4mm \u0026amp; 5.5mm Selma Fids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD16 Scissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSailmakers Palm (right hand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of 5 Sailmakers Needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll of splicing tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpool of Whipping Twine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermanent Marker Pen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReuseable Splicing Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kingfisher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076401901941,"sku":"KITDINGHY","price":99.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/0410\/8149\/files\/rope_accessories_and_tools--dinghy_kit.500.jpg?v=1760023160"},{"product_id":"yacht-splicing-kit","title":"Yacht Splicing Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eKingfisher's Yacht Splicing Kit, ideal for keeping all your kit together in one place on board. Comprising:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelma Fid set (4 needles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD16 Scissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSailmakers Palm (right hand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of 5 Sailmakers Needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll of splicing tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpool of Whipping Twine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermanent Marker Pen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReuseable Splicing Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kingfisher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076402098549,"sku":"KITYACHT","price":99.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/0410\/8149\/files\/rope_accessories_and_tools--yacht_kit.500.jpg?v=1760023166"},{"product_id":"sailmakers-palm-right-handed","title":"Sailmakers Palm - Right Hand","description":"\u003cp\u003eBest quality right handed Sailmakers Sewing Palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufactured in the UK by William Smith \u0026amp; Son, from heavy duty leather.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ropes Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076402819445,"sku":"PALMRIGHT","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/0410\/8149\/files\/rope_accessories_and_tools--sailmakers_palm_right_handed.500.jpg?v=1760023173"},{"product_id":"sailmakers-needles-pack-of-5","title":"Sailmakers Needles - Pack of 5","description":"\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003ePack of 5, Number 209 Wm Smith \u0026amp; Son Sailmakers Needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003eNeedle assorted sizes 13 to 19\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003eQuality tools made from high-carbon, heat-treated steel - each with a highly polished finish and reduced-edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ropes Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076404719989,"sku":"SAILNEEDLE5","price":6.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/0410\/8149\/files\/rope_accessories_and_tools--sailmakers_needles_pack_of_5.500.jpg?v=1761853561"},{"product_id":"sailmakers-repair-kit","title":"Sailmakers Repair Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eWm Smith \u0026amp; Son Sailmakers Repair Kit no.372.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContaining sewing palm, five sailmakers needles, waxed thread and bees wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ropes Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076404785525,"sku":"SAILREPKIT","price":26.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/0410\/8149\/files\/rope_accessories_and_tools--sailmakers_repair_kit.500.jpg?v=1761853562"},{"product_id":"4mm-selma-needle","title":"4mm Selma Needle","description":"\u003cp\u003e4mm Selma Fid (Needle) - the smaller of the needles in our photo. The other needle shown is our 5.5mm Selma Fid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor splicing Double Braids, Hollow Braids \u0026amp; 3-Strand Ropes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Norway from highly polished stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ropes Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076405440885,"sku":"SELMA4mm","price":6.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/0410\/8149\/files\/Selma_Needles_4mm_5.5mm_copy_1.jpg?v=1783164243"},{"product_id":"5-5mm-selma-needle","title":"5.5mm Selma Needle","description":"\u003cp\u003e5.5mm Selma Fid (Needle) - the larger of the needles in our photo. The other needle shown is our 4mm Selma Fid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor splicing Double Braids, Hollow Braids \u0026amp; 3-Strand Ropes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Norway from highly polished stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ropes Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076406194549,"sku":"SELMA5mm","price":7.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/0410\/8149\/files\/Selma_Needles_4mm_5.5mm_copy_1.jpg?v=1783164243"},{"product_id":"d-splicer-d20-scissors","title":"D-Splicer D20 Scissors","description":"\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"entry-header\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"entry-title\"\u003eD-SPLICER scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"entry-title\"\u003eThe length of the cutting blades are approximately 65mm. 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