Swedish Splicing Fid - Small

The Swedish Splicing Fid - Small is a professional-quality marine rope splicing tool designed for sailors, riggers, boat owners and marine technicians who demand precise, reliable rope work. Ideal for creating clean and secure splices in modern and traditional rope constructions, this compact Swedish fid is perfect for working with 3 strand rope, Multiplait and Marlowbraid lines commonly used throughout the marine industry.

Manufactured with a durable stainless steel shaft and fitted with a comfortable wooden handle, this traditional splicing fid provides excellent grip and control while resisting corrosion in harsh saltwater environments. Its slim tapered profile allows easy opening of rope strands and smooth feeding of rope during splicing operations, making it an essential tool for onboard rigging repairs, rope maintenance and marine workshop use.

Whether you are preparing anchor lines, mooring ropes, halyards, sheets or rigging systems, the Swedish Splicing Fid helps produce strong, professional-grade splices with minimal effort. The compact size makes it easy to store onboard yachts, launches, trailer boats and cruising vessels, ensuring you always have the right rope splicing tool available when needed.

Perfect for recreational sailors, offshore cruisers, commercial operators and marine riggers across New Zealand, this fid is an essential addition to any serious boating tool kit.

Key Features

• Traditional Swedish-style marine rope splicing fid
• High-quality stainless steel construction
• Comfortable wooden handle for improved grip and control
• Designed for 3 strand, Multiplait and Marlowbraid rope
• Compact size ideal for onboard storage
• Corrosion-resistant for marine environments
• Suitable for sailing, boating, rigging and marine maintenance
• Helps create neat, secure professional rope splices
• Ideal for rope repairs, rigging upgrades and marine workshop use

Specifications

• Overall Length: 170mm
• Internal Length: 115mm
• Maximum Internal Diameter: 15mm

Ideal Applications

• Yacht and sailboat rigging
• Rope splicing and repairs
• Mooring line maintenance
• Anchor rope preparation
• Marine workshop and chandlery use
• Sailing and boating maintenance

Why Choose a Swedish Splicing Fid?

A Swedish splicing fid is one of the most trusted traditional rope-working tools used throughout the marine industry. Its tapered hollow design allows sailors and riggers to separate rope strands cleanly while maintaining rope integrity, making it ideal for creating strong and reliable eye splices, back splices and rope repairs.

For New Zealand boaties and sailors, having a dependable rope splicing tool onboard can save time, reduce rigging costs and improve rope longevity.