What would this be ?

fernando · 4th October 2016, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

...I can't remember seeing a curved fid (Dad did a lot of splicing) in my Old Man's ditty bag....

Isn't this a fid in the sailor's knife ?

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Rick · 4th October 2016, 08:59 PM

I think the curve may be there more to protect the owner's hand while the knife is folded up. The fid is also handy for loosening a tight or corroded shackle when the folder lacks a shackle key.

fernando · 5th October 2016, 11:05 AM

Noted

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4th October 2016, 08:59 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,365	I think the curve may be there more to protect the owner's hand while the knife is folded up. The fid is also handy for loosening a tight or corroded shackle when the folder lacks a shackle key.

5th October 2016, 11:05 AM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Noted .