tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post5661972696708408578..comments2024-02-19T15:55:26.403-05:00Comments on Stormdrane's Blog: A Knotters ToolStormdranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-25679273505505280502015-02-01T22:27:56.109-05:002015-02-01T22:27:56.109-05:00The titanium dabber was an ebay find, lots of vari...The titanium dabber was an ebay find, lots of variations of them found there from multiple sellers, with varying prices.. <br /><br />I also have a similar stainless steel dabber lying around somewhere that also came from ebay.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-86248923075492644912015-02-01T17:57:28.414-05:002015-02-01T17:57:28.414-05:00Stormdrane, I really like the duckbill and dabber ...Stormdrane, I really like the duckbill and dabber which you probably use more with your leather work. I see some possible uses for it in paracord too. Was this custom made and could you share where it is from.<br /><br />Knot tying tools is an illness, but I like it. :) <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03921678200625481000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-82094155164720252062015-01-28T12:33:06.294-05:002015-01-28T12:33:06.294-05:00I bought a spike from jig pro as well last week, n...I bought a spike from jig pro as well last week, nice tool and it's not too pointy that it will "stab" your cord - a little expensive at $20 but it will last a lifetime. I'm trying to tie some Turks heads using 1.4mm cord from County Commissioner but it's difficult MAD 69https://www.blogger.com/profile/13328657705104716020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-17274496357931426952015-01-27T11:08:04.793-05:002015-01-27T11:08:04.793-05:00Thanks for the response and pushing me over the ed...Thanks for the response and pushing me over the edge to make the purchase. I have also added to my list a dabber. The small screw driver works but it’s time to get serious with the hobby. <br /><br />Stormdrane, I appreciate your time replying and your work and blog is an inspiration to all.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03921678200625481000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-24680524503601390422015-01-27T05:27:59.550-05:002015-01-27T05:27:59.550-05:00When tying Turk's heads/variations and monkey&...When tying Turk's heads/variations and monkey's fist with paracord, I do use whichever marlinspike is handy. For smaller diameter cord, I still reach for my clay stylus out of habit, just because it works.<br /><br />For folks that might do a lot of tying with paracord, the custom made marlinspikes can certainly be a useful and reliable tool, but for those that don't tie often, the less expensive improvised tools can serve just as well, when you keep in mind that they're not as strong/durable as the larger tools.<br /><br />They BayouBug spike, which I received from Chuck Alford in a knot exchange group a couple of years ago, does a nice job with paracord, even though it is on the shorter side. ;)Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-90924350007618207912015-01-27T05:04:48.488-05:002015-01-27T05:04:48.488-05:00How often do you use a Marlinspike? I use mostly ...How often do you use a Marlinspike? I use mostly a stylus, small flat screw driver and a scratch awl. The awl is too pointy for my liking but works with care. I am a pushover in buying tools and BayouBug's Marlinspikes really trips my trigger but at $45+, I am still a bit hesitant. Your BayouBug looks like it is 3.5” do you find it long enough? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03921678200625481000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-73540698196348914822015-01-23T20:21:55.084-05:002015-01-23T20:21:55.084-05:00The first thing I thought when I received my knott...The first thing I thought when I received my knotter's tool from Jig Pro Shop in November was, it sure would look great with some of Stormdrane's gaucho knots! Excellent work, David!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01225144526838905482noreply@blogger.com