Hook for rope work?

[Nix]

I want my first merit badge to be the mighty hook. So, IAW the posted rules, I'm starting up a new hook thread.

I know, I know, I know, you aren't a fan of the hook. Hey, I too thought it was kind of silly on my first SAK with a hook. But, the more I used it, the more uses I found for it.

Parcels? Uh....no.

But string, rope, and shoe laces? Why, yes.

For example, I don't own any SAK's with a marlin hook (my bad), but I've found that the hook serves nicely in splicing lines. I'm not a great splicer, but I do enjoy splicing lines for kayaks, canoes, and my wife's laundry rack. Don't ask.





Definitely beats needle nose pliers (my previous splicing aid).

Maybe more commonly, I find the hook to be useful for tying knots with small lines and cordage. The triple Fisherman's (Grapevine) is one such knot. A single or double fisherman's knot is prone to failure, especially with slick, modern materials. The triple or quad fisherman's knot solves that, but is a bit trickier to tie. In comes the SAK hook:





So the next time you are working with lines or cords, maybe tying up a parcel, I encourage you to try using the hook as an aid; you might be surprised. 

[zoidberg]

Very nice, follow these instructions and the badge will be yours. https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,59292.0.html

[strmliner]

I want my first merit badge to be the mighty hook. So, IAW the posted rules, I'm starting up a new hook thread.

I know, I know, I know, you aren't a fan of the hook. Hey, I too thought it was kind of silly on my first SAK with a hook. But, the more I used it, the more uses I found for it.

Parcels? Uh....no.

But string, rope, and shoe laces? Why, yes.

For example, I don't own any SAK's with a marlin hook (my bad), but I've found that the hook serves nicely in splicing lines. I'm not a great splicer, but I do enjoy splicing lines for kayaks, canoes, and my wife's laundry rack. Don't ask.

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Definitely beats needle nose pliers (my previous splicing aid).

Maybe more commonly, I find the hook to be useful for tying knots with small lines and cordage. The triple Fisherman's (Grapevine) is one such knot. A single or double fisherman's knot is prone to failure, especially with slick, modern materials. The triple or quad fisherman's knot solves that, but is a bit trickier to tie. In comes the SAK hook:

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So the next time you are working with lines or cords, maybe tying up a parcel, I encourage you to try using the hook as an aid; you might be surprised. 

Very interesting Nix, and creative.    I can almost see a use for that damned hook! 
Good luck on the Merit Badge   

[zoidberg]

Awarded, congrats mate.   

[Nix]

Thanks! 

[Nix]

Very interesting Nix, and creative.    I can almost see a use for that damned hook! 
Good luck on the Merit Badge   

Thanks...but "almost"?

Don't make me start more threads...... 

[Barry Rowland]

  I love it!!!!!!  Nice Super Tinker by the way!!

[Nix]

Thanks.   
(That's my only Super Tinker....)

[strmliner]

Very interesting Nix, and creative.    I can almost see a use for that damned hook! 
Good luck on the Merit Badge   

Thanks...but "almost"?

Don't make me start more threads...... 

Almost?  Yes, almost.    You found a use that works for you which is great, and shared it. 
Since I'm generally not a hook officiando, that's a step forward for me (don't tell Pablo because I'll never hear the end of it).   

[Barry Rowland]

You inspired my wife to try the hook.  She came up with a chain stitch! 

[Nix]

Barry, can your wife crochet?

Bet she could use that hook to whip up an afghan.

I was thinking about trying to make a fishing net with the hook. How hard can it be....?

[Faddy Daddy]

Really enjoyed that post Nix, and excellent pics as well.

[Barry Rowland]

Funny you should mention that Nix!  She was just saying it looks exactly like a small crochet hook!

Barry, can your wife crochet?

Bet she could use that hook to whip up an afghan.

I was thinking about trying to make a fishing net with the hook. How hard can it be....?

[kottskrapa]

Nice work!

It's not failure if you learn something from it

[Don Pablo]

Very interesting Nix, and creative.    I can almost see a use for that damned hook! 
Good luck on the Merit Badge   

Thanks...but "almost"?

Don't make me start more threads...... 

Almost?  Yes, almost.    You found a use that works for you which is great, and shared it. 
Since I'm generally not a hook officiando, that's a step forward for me (don't tell Pablo because I'll never hear the end of it).   

[twiliter]

Funny you should mention that Nix!  She was just saying it looks exactly like a small crochet hook!

Barry, can your wife crochet?

Bet she could use that hook to whip up an afghan.

I was thinking about trying to make a fishing net with the hook. How hard can it be....?

The Multipurpose Crochet Hook! 

Great post Nix. 

[Tired_Yeti]

This is me zip lining with the parcel hook

OK. That's not me...

But it was a cool thought. I mean, zip lining with the parcel hook?! How badass would you have to be, right?


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[AimlessWanderer]

Nice work  I used the hook when making my current neck lanyard. It's certainly useful for rope/cord work