Original British Royal Navy Sail Maker's Knot Tying Wooden Fid - circa 1790 Price_$-00 - $30 as we see in the

as we see in the examples above

however they were very often omitted during the rush to import rifles

so this was converted from Flintlock to Percussion for the export market

A wonderful display piece

It is a fine Solingen-Produced example made by the well known firm of E

Original British Royal Navy Sail Maker's Knot Tying Wooden Fid - circa 1790 Price_$-00 - $30 as we see in theOriginal item: Only One Available. We have only had one of these previously, and when we first received that one, we did not know what it was. Based on the shape, we assumed it was some sort of "Club" to repel boarders. However it is actually an essential Naval Sail Maker's tool called a "FID" for sizing the eye letting of grommet holes and used in rope weaving joining. Usually they are smaller, but this one is quite substantial. Truly amazing! ( We