Splicing Tools

Eye Splicing with Toss Wand DVD

Master rigger Brion Toss teaches how to make eye splices in several varieties of rope including double braid, Spectra, 3-strand and more.

Toss Splicing Wand (for 1/4-1/2-in. lines)

This tool makes easy work of splicing arborist-grade climbing and rigging lines, split tails and more.

Toss Splicing Wand (for 1/2-3/4-in. lines)

This tool makes easy work of splicing arborist-grade climbing and rigging lines, split tails and more.

Toss Splicing Wand LONG (for 1/4-1/2-in. lines)

This 42-in long version of the smaller Toss Wand makes deep dives for split tails and the like a much easier process.

Replacement Line for Toss Wand

Due to the stress of burying splices, this element of the Toss Wand will wear out - Guaranteed. We recommend having a few spares.

Fid for hollow-braid ropes (13-16mm lines)

Designed by Tobe Sherrill for the Treesave cabling product this unique fid is perfect for brumel-splicing or burying the end of hollow braid lines (like Tenex) This size for 1/2" - 5/8-inch diameter lines

Fid for hollow-braid ropes (6-12mm lines)

Designed by Tobe Sherrill for the Treesave cabling product this unique fid is perfect for brumel-splicing or burying the end of hollow braid lines (like Tenex) This size for 1/4 - 7/16-inch diameter lines

Fid for 3-strand and TreeSave

This 3/8" plastic fid is hollow in back for inserting then weaving 3-strand (twisted) lines. Also used for quick-splicing hollow braid TreeSave 10/5

Fid for 3-strand and TreeSave

This 1/2" plastic fid is hollow in back for inserting then weaving 3-strand (twisted) lines. Also used for quick-splicing hollow braid TreeSave 13/11

Doublebraid Splice Training Kit

Learn to splice double braid at home with Samson's complete written guide. This is the same package that Tobe Sherrill used to learn rope splicing back in 1995. Includes rope, tools and instructions.

Electric Rope Cutter

Electric rope cutter blade glows red-hot for cutting and fusing rope ends in seconds.

Rope Cutter Replacement Blade

When your old blade doesn't glow rosy red it's time for a change. (In our experience that's about every 6 months)

Sail-makers Needle #13

The smallest of our 3 needles is great for finishing climbing line splices with waxed whipping twine.
(This needle is SMALLER than #9 and #11)

Sail-makers Needle #11

This stout needle is great for finishing large rope splices like in rigging slings (5/8-1-in) with a lock-stitch using whipping twine.
(This needle is SMALLER than #9)

Sail makers Needle #9

This stout needle is great for finishing large rope splices like in rigging slings (5/8-1-in) with a lock-stitch using whipping twine.
(This needle is LARGER than #11)

Whipping Twine (waxed) 40-ft of #4

Waxed #4 nylon whipping twine, perfect for whipping and lock-stitching smaller lines and slings (3/8-1/2-inch). Requires #13 needle.

Whipping Twine 40-ft of #2

Non-waxed #2 nylon whipping twine, perfect for whipping and lock-stitching larger rigging lines and slings (5/8-inch and larger double or hollow braids). Requires #9 or 11 needle.

Italian Thimble, plastic (10-13mm lines)

Has high side wall for stay-fast position.

Italian Thimble, plastic (10-13mm lines)

Has shallow side wall for easy removal from loose splice.

Rope Thimble, round plastic (1/2-inch lines)

Cut on one side for installing over hardware pre-splice.

Rope Thimble, round galv-steel (1/2-inch lines)

Open one side for installing over hardware pre-splice

Rope Thimble, teardrop, closed (1/2-inch lines)

This thimble can be easily removed from splice if installed loose, allowing climber to alternatively girth-hitch spliced end or pull through tight crotches.

Thimble for Rope / Cable, galvanized (3/8-inch)

Popular choice for splicing winch lines of steel cable or UHMWPE materials (like Amsteel) up to 3/8-in diameter.

Cordura Tubing (1-inch wide)

Great abrasion protection for spliced goods, ropes and hoses.
(Sold by the foot)

Cordura Tubing (2-inch wide)

Great abrasion protection for spliced goods, ropes and hoses.
(Sold by the foot)

Cordura Tubing (4-inch wide)

Great abrasion protection for spliced goods, ropes and hoses.
(Sold by the foot)