For those new to the world of knots, a monkey’s fist or paw is a specific type of knot.
Resembling the paw or fist of a monkey, this knot is often used as a weight at the end of a rope or heaving line. It is generally tied around a stone to use as a weight to aid in throwing the rope from one location to the next, but it can also be made without a separate weight simply by the method of tying the knot.
On a ship, it can be used to pull a cable to shore. It can also be utilized as an anchor while rock climbing, and even as a self-defense weapon!
You can make your own giant monkey fist – we will call it a gorilla – follow these simple steps! Check out the video on the next page!
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In case you need to throw some rope?
Yes usually has a rock or piece of metal to weight it
Put some steel bearings in them. Makes a great Bola.
Travis Jackson
Great safety weapon for a man, lady or youth.
I really hate when someone says in their video…”just like in my other video”…but there is no links!
Jeffery Burton
G-Man Estes
Deborah McGehee
You do realize the original monkey fist was a naval device and was about 8 to 10″ across.
Why?
Looks easier than the conventional way. I will tie them with a 3/4 shot of lead & hook to a keyring. Nice Lil thump on the end of a 6″ lanyard.
Cause gun shots are loud n sometime you don’t want to kill them
One that I made in July of 1976 was still being used on the boat in 2004. Big 1 inch treaded nut inside and dipped in red paint twice.
Austin sabourin
Try reading the article
I did
Just for the heck of it. 2 inch ss ball I would say it weights over a pound.
Benny Hawk Villarreal
Used to throw rope long distance or can be a weapon
The word is ACROSS… He hits that invisible T so effing hard.
JakeGeordy
Jeff Comer
Mike Gwilt check this out
To toss line to dock from ship.
Christopher Jake Lay
Pretty cool I might try it.
I’m thinking something smaller but the same weight as a que ball.
I watched that whole thing. What are we preparing for?
Exactly
I cringed everytime. Knew i would find something in the comments about it ha
Joe Centofanti
Kyle Adams one of these would be nice
I still have a big ball bearing for Jessica Marr to make me one.
Kyle Lippens!
I bought some 2″ ball bearings at a yard sale. i have about a dozen for this purpose. Made a small one sith a large marble.
Meh… I just drill a hole in a railroad spike and tie to that.
Ricki Lou Tugmon
Mark Mark A Delg
Just built two of these, last week! That’s funny you tagged me in it! Lol.
Link fails
I try one but have to get a paracord needle
I weaved a ten pass over a 2″ reese hitch ball. The braid in the video isnt a diamond braid its a 4 strand round braid.
It’s a Southern thang.
Joe Salamone
Trent Hetterley
Jay.
Troy Matthew Hall
Mike Barker