please allow 5 – 10 days for delivery for the UK. So depending on what day you order it will vary the delivery time. I do have to allocate a whole day to postage as a different operation because of this so I pack all orders every Monday and order the collection from Hermes which generally takes 1-2 days to collect. Postage: As you can appreciate there is a lot of work needed to bring these tools back to life as a result I do get quite dirty when working in the workshop. So if on the rare occasion I do get it wrong it’s not intentional and i will do my utmost to put it right for you. Made from rare aged and mellow Latin American rums, MarlinSpike is a surprising blend that delivers a complex depth of flavour yet with a unique breath of freshness. Whilst I would like to think i’m perfect my wife would always say I had perfect intentions and was honest enough to hold my hands up when i get it wrong. Prior to selling online we used the web as a buyers for quite some time and although there was a hiccup or two by other sellers we found them all to be helpful when they were made aware, I aim to be the same. It is basically a slip-knot that the spike is inserted into to make a handle to pull the line snug, afterward the spike is slipped out again. If in doubt please ask as we are more than happy to help. There is also a knot called the Marlin Spike Hitch. Items described as ‘Antique’ or ‘Collectable’ are not sold for the purpose of use, if the buyer uses them we regard the item as sold or intends to use them it is their responsibility for additional costs to upgrade. Whilst best reasonable efforts are made to ensure usable items are brought to a good standard, those expecting perfection from a used tools should consider buying new. All items are sold in an “as is”condition and have not been tested some reconditioning may be required according to buyer’s standards which can vary wildly. Any major defects will be pointed out in the description. Used tools are not perfect and may have minor flaws due to wear and tear. We sell collectable and old usable tools that are lightly cleaned before being offered for sale. A whipping is a binding around the end of a piece of rope in order to prevent it from fraying.Vintage 6 ½” Sail makers marlin spike or fid, used for splicing rope and in good used condition. Like in so many nautical topics, the terms used in marlinespike seamanship can be tricky. A similar tool used with fiber is called a fid. A lashing is a sort of knot which is often used to hold objects such as wooden poles together. The art of working with line or rope is called marlinespike seamanship, named for a handheld, spike-like tool used in working with wire rope, called a marlinespike. Knots are used to to join lengths of ropes to each other or to secure them to another object this is part of marlinspike seamanship. These knives are designed for harsh environments, adverse weather and tough situations in oceans. Sailors who become proficient in ropework such as knot tying, splicing and sewing using a marlinspike earn the right to be called "marlinspike seamen". The Marlinspike is a long and thick needle-shaped tool to untie knots, unlay ropes, and cut wires, ropes and harnesses and to make a marlinspike hitch. Where does it come from? The term "marlinspike seamanship" is derived from the noun "marlinspike", a metal cone-shaped tool tapered to a rounded or flattened point, used for marine ropework. If any of these terms are unfamiliar, read on! The origins of the term "marlinspike seamanship" Lelystad, 28 October 2015 – "Marlinspike seamanship" and "marine ropework" are very broad terms, essentially covering all aspects of using and maintaining rope on board a ship, including tying knots, lashings and whippings.
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