Nite Ize Figure 9 Rope Tightner!

Leatherman123 · **on:** January 20, 2008, 12:37:16 AM

I bought a large and small one of these at a True Value hardware store today. I also bought the same bit set that Calvin had with all weird types of bits including security torx for only $20! I couldn't pass up on the deal! The figure 9's are the coolest things ever! Anyone else have any?

http://www.niteize.com/productdetail.php?category_id=29&product_id=137

Sea Monster · **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2008, 12:38:57 AM

Yup.

I'm not sure how cool they are though, everyone laughs at me and asks why I don't just tie a Truckers knot.

I use the Large with fairly standard 6mm rope. Seems to work.

I suppose for $10 it doesn't hurt to grab a pair for the car, y'never know when it might come in handy.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2008, 12:44:11 AM

Cool, but yeah I think they are useful becuase its easy to untie the knot and it holds 50 pounds of tension easily! The reason I like it is because it can make a piece of string or rope you tied too loose-tight in seconds!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2008, 02:19:40 AM

I have been looking at those for a while at Lee Valley Tools. I think I may have to get a set now.

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Splat · **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2008, 02:41:26 AM

Heyoh! I wanted to ask about the #9 and forgot all about it. I think it's a cool thing, though I haven't used or held one yet. I don't know where to get one around here but I'd like to get one. Is it too big to EDC on a carabiner?

Leatherman123 · **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2008, 03:12:11 AM

Well, they make two one could still be EDCable on a carabiner.. Make it an S Biner and you will be doube Nite Ize!sizes: large and small. The small one I find works perfect with 1/8 in paracord.. But the large will hold up to 150 lbs and the small holds 50 lbs.. They make a really cool one now with a carabiner on the end to clip onto like anchor points.. Hell, that would be perfect-use that carabiner!