Rigging tools & accessories

Quality English rigging knife with specially hardened, rust-free blade and brass-riveted handle of polished rosewood.The straight edge of the short blade (L2 = 95 mm) is particularly well suited to cutting rope. Comes in a durable leather sheath.Also comes with strong, forged stainless steel marlin spike (L = 185 mm) with a groove in the shaft for splicing wire. The head is also a practical shackle-opener.

The durable tool set for the employment on board: Traditional English rigging knife with specially hardened high quality steel blade and handle made from brass riveted, polished rose wood. The short cutting edge of the blade (L2 = 95 mm) is especially useful for the cutting of cordage.All come together in a durable leather belt sheath, which is very useful on the foredeck or in the rig.FULL RIGGER'S KIT: - The original CURREY rigging knife and the forged marlin spike with shackle-opener, forged stainless steel, length 180 mm, are complemented in this set of quality tools together by universal pliers, chromed stainless steel, length 160 mm, a screw driver with 7 mm blade and 200 mm length and an adjustable spanner with max. 17 mm wide opening, length 150 mm.

High quality sailor knife from the FOX CUTLERY manufacture. Completely made of stainless steel with brushed handle scales and riveted shackle opener. The marlinspike is lockable. The blade has a 25 mm long special serration for cutting cordage.

Durable tool set for onboard use:Quality English rigging knife with specially hardened, rust-free blade and rosewood handle. Comes in a durable leather sheath.FULL RIGGER'S Kit:Rigging knife with flattened point, L1 = 105 mm, L2 = 95 mm Forged stainless steel marlin spike with shackle opener, L = 180 mmChromed pliers, L = 160 mm, Chromed screwdriver, 7 mm blade, L = 200 mm Adjustable wrench, opens to 17 mm, L = 150 mm.

Knife in professional quality, made in Solingen.The blade is made of hardened special steel, available in cast steel (carbon) or in stainless steel. Cast steel blades can rust a bit, but stay sharp much longer than stainless steel knives.The wooden handle is made of local smoked oak and riveted to the blade. A hole for a lanyard is provided in the knife handle.Included is a belt sheath made of solid leather with side stitching and an additional sewn-in leather strip into which the sharp blade can slide without damaging the sheath.

YACHTSMAN'S KIT: The original CURREY rigging knife and the forged marlinspike/shackle-opener complement this set of quality tools.All come together in a durable leather belt sheath, which is very useful on the foredeck or in the rig.Available version:YACHTMAN'S KIT Plus: Rigging knife with flattened point, marlin spike/shackle opener, pliers, additional strong screwdriver.

Inexpensive set with lightweight imitation leather sheath and stainless steel marlinspike with shackle opener.The rust-free steel blade has a saw serration in the last third of the blade.Brass riveted hardwood handle with hole for a safety lanyard.

The PFIFFIKUS knives are not available for an indefinite period of time. We are endeavouring to find a replacement as quickly as possible.Brand knives at a top price: Made in Solingen from stainless molybdenum knife steel, or cast steel (carbon). Cast steel blades can rust, but remain sharp much longer than longer than stainless steel knives.The blackwood handles are brass riveted - total length 240 mm. At the end of the handle is a practical hollow rivet for attaching a lanyard.Supplied complete with belt sheath made of natural leather.

Beloved rigging knife from the English manufacturer CURREY - durable pocket knife, developed by sailors for sailors. The knife is made entirely from stainless steel. All knives are equipped with shackle openers and hanging loops. The blades are of specially hardened stainless steel, with a hole for easier opening. All marlin spikes can be secured.Avaialble designs (pictured from left to right): DECKHAND: The blade (L2 = 70 mm) snaps firmly in place, shackle-opener integrated in the knife body.  BOSUN: The standard knife with 65 mm marlin spike. Blade length L2 = 65 mm. Shackle-opener in the knife body. CAPTAIN: Compact design with 65 mm marlin spike. Blade length L2 = 65 mm, with combination shackle-/bottle-opener.Optional accessories: Interchangeable Knife lanyard of white cotton line (4 mm), length 75 - 130cm.

Classic pocket knife for everyday use, with a very high-quality cast-steel blade from the brand-name manufacturer LOEWEN of Soligen.Handy dimensions.The handle is cleanly riveted and made from bubinga wood.

The world famous IBBERSON Heavy Duty Shackler Knife features all the Sailing Knife essentials.A Heavy Duty Sailing Blade with the Doublesharp Serrated Blade specially designed to cope with modern rope fibres, combined Double Shackle Key & Bottle-opener tool and lockable Marline Spike for rope work. All blades are mirror polished. Satin finished stainless steel handle. Each knife is supplied complete with white cotton sliding knot lanyard.

Classic rigging knife of rust-free steel with plastic body.The marlin spike can be locked. The last third of the blade is serrated.

Belt bag made from leather for the various WICHARD sailors knives, colour: black.

All-purpose belt pouch made from sturdy black Nylon cloth for pocket and tackle knives.A cover can be closed with a Velcro fastener and additionally with a plastic clasp. There is a large belt buckle for carrying it vertically and also 2 smaller ones in order to carry the pouch horizontally on a slim belt.Effective length: 110 mm, usable width: 40 mm.

The French manufacturer of quality products WICHARD have completely revised their line of knives. The result is a very handy, high-quality and light OFFSHORE knife with a blade made of the robust and resistant to seawater Sandvik steel 12C27M for an excellent cutting capability.The knife can be opened with one hand and near the handle the arrestable blade is equipped with a moderately scalloped edge for cutting modern fibres quickly in case of emergency. The knofi comes with a shackle and bottle opener tool. Every WICHARD knife is equipped with a well manufactured "Soft Grip" plastic handle and is shipped with an adjustable hand strap.The fluorescent version is very suitable as an emergency knife.

Multifunctional sailors tackle knife with lockable stainless steel marlin spike (including bottle opener nose) and a seperate, also lockable, shakle opener with screwdriver tip.Coloured handle recesses made from elastomer (PP/TPE) similar to hard rubber-vulcanite.The continuously serrated blade is made from special stainless steel 1.4034.

Small and effective pocket knife sharpener, which should be in every tackle bag. Sharpening takes place in two steps: The V-shaped carbide grinding head serves as the primary step, while the ceramic rod on the other side ensures the fine honing.

Combination stone of electro-corundum. Highest quality for water or oil. One side rough, one fine.

Handy and inexpensive sailors knife in a classic design with coloured handle recesses made from elastomer (PP/TPE) similar to hard rubber-vulcanite.The continuously serrated blade is made from special stainless steel 1.4034.Lockable stainless steel marlin spike.

Inexpensive, but versatile stainless steel knife with not lockable marline spike (including bottle opener nose).In addition the casing is equipped with a screwdriver tip on one end and two conical grooves on the other end, with which small shackles can be opened.The continuously serrated blade is made from special stainless steel 1.4034.

Special scissors D-SPLICER D16 with micro serration, made to cut modern high tech ropes like DYNEEMA, SPECTRA, Aramid or VECTRAN.Ideal for rigging work with modern cordage.Cutting length: 40 mm.Weight: 56 g.

Heavy sailmakers scissors for right-handers.Straight, not serrated. Professional tool made in Germany.

Large, professional rigging scissors D-SPLICER D20.With micro serration for cutting thicker cordage made from high performance fibres like DYNEEMA, SPECTRA, Aramid or VECTRAN.Cutting length: 60 mm.Weight: 105g.

MUNDIAL thread scissors. Plastic scissors with stainless steel blades.Weight: 22 g.

Forged stainless steel marlin spike with a grip that can be used as a shackle opener.This practical all around tool has a built-in groove in the shaft, which makes it easier to stick it through the strands. Also available with lether case.

Marlinspike made of tool-grade steel. With raised head and hardened round point. Simple functional working marlinspike from the maritime industry. For splicing and opening shackles.

Tool for splicing wire rope, used by fishermen and riggers. Forged from special steel.Built wide and flat, with a tempered point.Hardened finish and untempered head, which can be hit with a hammer to separate difficult-to-splice wires.

Professional tool from the fishing industry for splicing wire rope. Made by hand from top-quality tool steel, with a wide and flat forged oil-hardened point. On the ball head is a L-shaped handle, with which the marlin spike can be more effectively guided and turned. Called "Cuxhaven crutch" for its shape.

Stainless steel, forged all-purpose tool from the quality brand WICHARD.With built-in groove in the marlin spike and ergonomically designed grip.

Thin marlinspike made from tool-grade steel. Round, hardened point; flattened, black-painted head with a hole for lanyards. Robust marlinspike for splicing and shackle opening.

A small sailmakers awl with a tempered blade for piercing leather, sewing and a variety of uses.Scratch awl by the manufacturer OSBORNE with a handle from hardwood.

Nice square awl, with lengthened spike and impact-proof wooden handle.The spike is made from 6 mm chrome vanadium steel. Length: 190 mm.

Hand awl with full-length blade and striking plate in wooden handle.Quality tool with tool steel blade.

Very attractive marlin spike, made from polished cast bronze.The tool feels very good in the hand. When splicing rope the open shape allows you to pull the strands through with the opening.

A sailmakers awl of the kind that you find in every sailmakers loft.Scratch awl by the manufacturer OSBORNE with a yellow handle from plastic.

Very thin and sharp awl, made from the best tool-grade steel.With a wooden handle.For splicing and various other tackle and sailmaking work. Manufactured in a German quality smithy.

Simple flat marlin spike from commercial shipping, with light groove for splicing mooring lines.With the T-handle the splicing iron can be turned to open the cardels.

Scratch awl with continuous blade and a black plastic handle with a metal strike plate.

Patented stainless steel tool for every type of rope-splicing by the manufacturer SELMA.Intended primarily for splicing braided line. When splicing double-braid rope (Samson splice), the 4-piece set for rope diameters 6-16 mm (hollow braid 4-12 mm), or the 5-piece set for rope diameters 6-20 mm (hollow braid 4-14 mm) is used. For splicing laid rope, use the 4-piece set for rope diameters up to 20 mm and the 5-piece set for rope diameters up to 28 mm.A splicing manual is included.

Tried and tested patented tool for small sewing, upholstery and repair work, even with thick leather and heavy sailcloth.The SPEEDY STITCHER sews with under and top threads. Thus this tool is intended for the repair of Dacron sails, because the awl stitch is exactly like the relaxed straight stitch on a sewing machine.Under and top threads come from a single spool, which can be found on the wooden haft of the awl.The hand sewing machine comes with two needles, a small spool of waxed thread (approx. 20 m) and an illustrated brochure.Length of the awl with needle is 155 mm.We recommend also the matching sewing and rigging yarns.

Traditional professional palm from the British manufacturer Smith & Son Ltd..Made from double-layered leather. Design No. 16 Roping Palm with lengthened thumb protection, especially for sewing, rigging and rope work. The thumb protector helps when using seizing twine.The palm is very solidly and comparatively stiffly worked and must be customized to the hand when wet.Color: black.Available right- or left-handed.

Leather sailmaker's palm. Made in England, number 2 1/2.Steel needle plate with a brass frame, reinforced leather over the palm. With buckle.Light palm for sewing and light rigging work.Right- or left-handed.

Practice-oriented set with five sail needles in a matching plastic storage box.3-sided English-quality needles of polished steel.The set holds 1 piece each of sizes Nr. 12, 14, 16, 17 and 18.

Hemp-coloured (brownish) sewing and whipping yarn. Laid from 3 or 4 strands. Strong waxed professional quality. Made from polyester (PES).For traditional sails and rope.Particularly appropriate for the sewing awl SPEEDY STITCHER.Spool of 160 m.

The practical adhesive sailcloth kit is perfect for a quick sail repair.This saves time and effort and provides, by simply attaching at sea, temporary maintenance.Since the adhesive cloth is sticked onto both sides, the force can be transmitted evenly into the sail. Content: 2x adhesive cloth A4, 2x adhesive cloth A5, 2x adhesive cloth A6, 2x adhesive cloth D = 8 cm, 2x adhesive cloth D = 15 cm, instructions in German & English.

Professional tool from the Swedish proprietary brand NR in very solid plate stainless steel with wooden handle.This hollow fid is primarily intended for splicing, because the rope strands are easily fit into the channel.

Classic professional sailmaker's needle. English quality.3-edged, made from flat-polished steel.Comes singly or in 25-piece packages.For the bulk price, please order in multiples of 25.

Very simple sailmaker's palm, made from soft leather. Laces with leather thongs.Steel needle plate sewn on.Simple design. Available right- or left-handed.

D-SPLICER one-on-one needles with one fixed handle.U-shaped tackle needle with handle to splice braided rope as well as for the drawing of the yarn when whipping the rope.Made for rope thinner than 8 mm.The D-SPLICER is perfectly suited for modern high tech rope, but is also very well usable as through pull in traditional rigging work.D1 identifies the rope diameter that can be pinched in the needle.Wire-diam. denotes the diameter of the needle wire.

D-SPLICER one-on-one needles with one fixed handle and XL length. U-shaped tackle needle with handle to splice braided rope as well as for the drawing of the yarn when whipping the rope.Made for rope thinner than 8 mm.The D-SPLICER is perfectly suited for modern high tech rope, but is also very well usable as through pull in traditional rigging work.D1 identifies the rope diameter that can be pinched in the needle.Wire-diam. denotes the diameter of the needle wire.

Stainless steel seizing wire, to save shackles etc.

Sailmaker's palm no. 15 made by the British company Smith & Son Ltd..Strong professional design "Seaming", primarily used for sewing, particularly for heavy cloth. Very solid model, made from very thick leather and therefore relatively stiff.The palm must, ideally when wet, be fit to your individual hand size and shape.Color: black.Available for right- or left-handed people.

Galvanized, soft iron wire cord for seizing shackles, etc.Comes in large coils.Small lengths diviations are possible.

Needles and pushers made of aluminium for splicing double-braid ropes (SAMSON splice). There is a needle for each rope diameter which can also be used as a measure of length for the SAMSON splicing method. The SAMSON splice is discribed in the GLEISTEIN splicing book.

Heavy forged needle-nose pliers that, as a result of their serrated grips and size (length 260 mm), are well suited for riggers as sailmakers pliers for sewing and rigging work.The teeth allow you to pull sail needles through heavy cloth, but the pliers are also very well suited to pull tough threads, because of their rounded jaws.Made from tool-grade steel, serrated jaws, handle covered with plastic.Weight 410 g.

High end sewing thread made from 100% Polyester in even bouffant make (MCT) and water-proof impregnation.Accordingly especially suited for watertight seams of tarpaulins, tents and spray hoods.The sewing thread of a yarn size of 100 tex can be well handled with a household sewing machine.Shipping on 300 m bobbins.Recommended needle size: Nm 110-130/18-21.

Heavy professional tool from the Swedish trademark manufacturer NR.Made from very heavy stainless steel (2 mm thick) plate with nylon or wood handle.This hollow fid is intended primarily for wire and thick-rope splicing.

Sharp hook, made from hardened steel. Swivel eye.Belongs on every sailmaker's sewing work bench.Length: 100 mm.

Battery-powered hot cutter with cutting tip for cordage for cutting and welding synthetic fibre cordage. Suitable for continuous operation, with active ventilation, temperature at the cutting tip up to 400°C.Replaceable Longlife 18 V / 2.0 AH Li-Ion battery.Weight: 780 g.Supplied with practical carrying case and battery charger.Ideal for working on board and in the rig.Spare tips can be found under matching articles.

Practical tool for cutting and fusing synthetic ropes and sail cloth.Comes complete with cutting edge for rope. Voltage 230V / 60W.

For our heat cutters we have replacement tips for cutting rope or canvas.

The serving mallet is essential for professional covering of wire in standing rigging.We have this professional tool made in Germany.Cleanly turned from ash wood, with straight handle and matching groove.

Labsale (tar) is a special mixture of wood tar and boiled linseed oil.Traditionally, this product was used to protect natural-fiber rope and standing rigging on board.Our Labsale is mixed especially for us according to a proven (secret) recipe.

Clean jute fabric, course weave.Weight approx. 275 g/m.sq., 120 cm wide.This cloth is necessary in rigging applications to parcel (process with impregnated fabric strips) a wire before it can be covered with thin rope.

Original NICOPRESS crimps, made from nickeled copper for thimble and eye compressions on stainless steel wires.Through the NICOPRESS process of professionally executed crimping, these crimps approach the strength of processed wire. The process is therefore allowed even in aviation (where it was developed).Aluminum crimps available by request.

Quality Swiss tool. Specially hardened blades have long lives.These wire-cutters are used in rigging and sailmaking.The handles are bent in such a way that the whole body can be used for cutting. The blades are formed in such a way that thicker wires can be cut by the strand.Replacement blades are available.

Simple, inexpensive highly effective wire cutters.Necessary onboard emergency tool, for example, if the mast breaks.Hardened blades.

Pliers for crimping stranded wire with copper crimps (Art-Nr. 2346-020 to -050).Equipped with wire cutters in a simple and inexpensive design for recreational boaters.Not adjustable.Crimping pressures: C, G, M, P and X.

Precise pliers for crimping stranded wire from 1.5 to 4 mm (Model NT64) or 3 to 5 mm (Model NT63). Professional tool.Properly completed crimps approach the strength of processed wire.Length: 510 mm.Interchangeable jaws for 5 und 6 mm wire are available.

Simple tool for recreational boaters, so that they can undertake compression of copper crimping thimbles on stainless steel wires.For screwing.

Basic swaging tool of groove C for 1,6 - 2 mm (1/16") wire.Made in the USA from stainless steel with handles from red plastic.

A good and inexpensive stranded-wire cutter for workshop and onboard use.The hardened triangular blades ensure a clean, flat cut. Made in Japan.

Handy tool for cutting stranded wires.In an emergency, even thick wires can be cut with little effort.The maximum required strength for the hydraulic levers is a mere 18 daN (kg). The cutting head is set on the wire with a quick-release fastener.We recommend this tool for all yachts with shroud wires of more than 10 mm diameter.

Round brass grommets, with matching discs. Polished brass or nickeled finish.Professional quality.Sizes 20 and 25 conform to DIN7332).Matching hole punch and stamping tool available.

Professional tool for round sail grommets.Made from hardened special steel, for high service life.Two-piece, painted.Built in Germany.The sizes 2337-020 and -025 are intended for grommets that conform to DIN 7332.

Heavy brass cloth grommets, nickel plated. For use with a special tool. DIN 7332. In order to get the best price, please order only entire 100-piece packages (or in amounts divisible by 100).

Complete sets with brass grommets in light quality.Each with simple striking tool. Handyman standard.

Punch for making round holes in sailcloth or awnings.Quality tool from Remscheid, Germany, made of tool-grade steel C35-C45, hardened and tempered edge (HRC 47-52), pipes sanded to a shine.Red-painted shaft.

Oval twist stud, brass, mounting plate screws in. Polished or nickeled finish.Counterpart to oval grommets.

Heavy brass cloth grommets. For use with a special tool. DIN 7332. In order to get the best price, please order only entire 100-piece packages (or in amounts divisible by 100).

Professional tool. Forged from quality steel, hardened and lacquered.

Professional tool. Made from quality forged tool-grade steel, hardened and painted.

Pressed from heavy steel plates, chromed (cutting head of black steel). With 6 2-5mm pipes.Length: 220 mm.

Very heavy professional punch, made of tool-grade steel with rotating wheel and locking mechanism. Pipe and anvil hardened. 6 punches: 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5 mm. Length 230 mm, weight 460 g.

Thick board of recycled plastic.Size: 225 x 225 x 50 mm, weight: 2 kg.

Rebound-free sledgehammer, whole-steel design, with polyamide head and plastic handle. Weight: 770 g Length: 300 mm Head diameter: 40 mm

A proven, secure quick release for the attachment of awnings and tarps. Made in Germany, since 1928.Made from brass, surface available polished brass or nickel plated.Top part screws into the cloth, with serrated washer. Bottom parts (must be ordered separately) available with various attachment possibilities.We recommend to use the little key for proper fixing. Since a couple of years the german manufacturer Schaeffertec produces these fasteners under their own brand name "LOXX".

For lacing sailcloth grommets, lashing or rubber bands.Polished brass or nickeled brass with steel hanger bolt.

Lacing button with counter bore. Can be used with countersunk or raised head screews.

Solid brass rings, ball-polished.

Stainless steel key ring, self-retaining for saving toggles, bolts, etc. 10 pieces per package.

Stainless steel 'D' ring AISI 304, welded and polished.

Full rings of AISI 304 stainless steel, smoothed and polished.

Brass, with matching sheaves. Polished or nickel plated finish.

This unique canvas bucket is produced in small quantities - handmade in Germany. Actually, every bucket is unique.Exceptional advantages of a canvas bucket are that when thrown overboard it won't damage the hull or paint job. Also, it can stow in small spaces.Made from strong sailcloth, with rope rings sewn on top and bottom. Spliced rope handle with sewn-in eye.Available in naturally coloured raw line-canvas, not rot-proof! or in tan (red-brown) rot-proof DURADON sailcloth.Bucket dimensions: diameter 20 cm, height 28 cm.

Spacious tool bag with many practical pockets and zipper for use on board or on the road.The bag is made of a durable nylon fabric and has a sturdy rubber bottom, which makes the bag dry and stable even on wet surfaces.The extra shoulder strap makes the bag comfortable to carry.

Heavy sailcloth rigging bag (Kerntuch III = 780 g/m2), with wood bottom. Hand-made in a tackle workshop. The tackle bag stands securely. Tools can be arranged in the pockets sewn around the bag so that they are visible and ready to hand. The strong closure and hanging strap is secured with monkey's fist and turks head knots. Inside there is plenty of room for yarn, lanyards, rigging material and further tools. The tackle bag is filled with all that one needs for sail repairs, rigging, repairing, etc. onboard. Diameter: 22 cm, height: 40 cm. The filled tackle bag contains the following:2 Hollow Fids, stainless steel with wooden handles (length: 1 x 170 mm, 1 x 280 mm). Sailing Knife with stainless steel blade and leather sheath. Serving Mallett (length 140 mm). Sailmaker's Palm Nr. 2 1/2 with brass needle plate for the right hand. A set with 5 needles various sizes.Sail yarn (hemp) with dispenser. 100 m roll of braided line, white, d = 1 mm. Shackle Opener stainless steel.1 hank (500 g) Housing (hemp cord). 1 Block Beeswax 100 g.25 m roll of TESA Tape black.

Made from heavy sailcloth (Kern III = 780 g/m2), with wooden floor, made in our rigging workshop.The tackle bag stands securely. Tools can be arranged in the pockets sewn around the bag so that they are visible and ready to hand. Inside there is plenty of room for yarn, lanyards, rigging material and further tools.Diameter 22 cm, height: 40 cm.

Strong tool bag made from robust, natural coloured cotton cloth (approx. 700 g/m²) with 8 brass eyelets and sewn in leather base.The bag is suitable for storing tools and other stuff, but can also be used as small kitbag. Shipping including a 2,25 m sheet line (8 mm) and a hook at the base; this bag can be carried over the shoulder.

Turn your bucket into a tool bag! This handy bucket tool bag helps keeping your hand tools organized while working on site or on the go.The bag is made of sturdy, water-repellent nylon fabric and is simply put over a standard Bucket from 10 to 15 liters (height min. 280 mm, diameter 280 mm to 350 mm). It offers a variety of storage options with 24 exterior and 14 interior pockets, a hammer loop and a closed mobile phone pocket.Delivery without bucket. The tool bag fits exactly into our plastic bucket article no. 1076-007 (see similar products).