Marble Monkey Fist

The monkey fist knot is one of the most popular knots in the world.

Marble monkey fist.

This makes for a very small keychain sized monkey fist. However just be aware that these don t provide much self defense value. A monkey s fist lanyard and a square knot combination can make a superb paracord fob. Thanks for watching my tutorial.

Sailors use monkey fist knots for hurling lines an 8 ounce weight in the end of a long line of small courage 1 4 to 3 8 inch line can be tossed an impressive distance by spinning the weight at the end of two feet of cord let go of the cord when it s on the rising quarter of its spin and off it goes. It gives them a nautical look. Http bit ly 2ftwj4m check out my other. The monkey fist knot or the monkey paw has a long history since 1800 s and the main purpose is as a weight at the end of a rope or just for decorative use.

For the five strand monkey knots you ll need something in the core to add to the bulk of the fist. From there you can make a monkey s fist with a golf ball or without a marble bigger smaller however you want. Finish this portion of the monkey s fist by wrapping the last loop around the original vertical strand. How to make a monkey fist knot without a marble.

You ll need some cordage and for the keychain a marble. It s easy to make a monkey s fist knot for yourself. Insert a large marble. Often a spherical object such as a golf ball marble or tennis ball is used in the center of the knot to help attain a more perfect round shape and give the knot weight when used for decoration not for throwing it is already more than heavy enough with the coiled rope for throwing purposes.

Double monkey fist larger. A good first step is to make a keychain. How to tie the monkey fist knot. If you like my videos please subscribe to my channel for regular updates.

Around here we like paracord so we ll make a paracord monkey s fist. Has 12 faces instead of the 6 faces of the traditional moneky s fist knot. To add an extra weight to your monkey s fist add a large marble to its center. In keychains key fobs cobra knot keychains zipper pulls keyrings and lanyards.