Splicing Equipment & Tools

There are numerous reasons why rope splicing is used. The most notable being that the end result is a stronger, sturdier connection than simply tying a knot – which always carries the risk of coming undone.  

Splicing also results in a smoother join and avoids the bulk associated with knots, which can easily snag.

Splicing is particularly useful for creating eyes and loops – perfect for joining ropes together or attaching to fixed points. And rather than considerably weakening rope as knots do, when done properly, splicing will ensure more than 80% of a rope’s original strength is retained.

Okay, so you could splice entirely by hand, but not only is it hard work, it’s also likely to take you much longer – and achieving a neat finish can be tricky.

Why make things more difficult than they need to be? A better idea is to invest in rope splicing tools.

Our ready-made dingy and yacht splicing kits have everything you need all together in a convenient pouch. Or if you prefer to cherry-pick your own tools, choose from the fantastic range above and keep them safe in a D-splicer P40 pouch – ideal for storing all your splicing essentials.

In general, any 3-strand ropes that aren’t too thick or thin are the easiest for splicing, especially if you’re planning to do the job yourself. Synthetic hemp rope is ideal, as it’s particularly easy to manhandle and weave.

However, regardless of the rope involved, investing in specialist splicing equipment helps to make life much easier. A simple fid (we have both small and large Swedish fids available for under £10) is a great tool for creating the perfect splice and can make the task of pushing rope strands through the weave much simpler.