Koch Industries Splicing Fids Set 5390001

Quick overview

Moulded plastic construction gives this Koch Industries splicing fids set a purpose-built role: helping with splicing or forming an eye in hollow braid rope. It includes three fid sizes—1/4 inch, 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch—so you can choose among the supplied tools rather than rely on one size for every task. That makes it more specific than a basic hand-threading approach, while keeping the kit focused on hollow-braid work. The listing does not state which rope diameters each fid suits, so the sizes alone do not confirm compatibility with a particular rope.

How to use it

A fid is intended to help guide rope during a splice or when forming an eye. For example, when working with hollow braid rope, you could select one of the included sizes to help direct the rope through the braid as you form the splice. The set is for that kind of rope work, it is not described as a general-purpose rope tool. Keep in mind that the product details do not explain a step-by-step method or specify a matching rope-size range, so choosing the right fid may depend on the rope and the task.

Practical tips

Before starting, identify the fid size you want to use and compare it with the rope and the work in hand. The included 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch sizes give you three options, but they should not be treated as a stated range of compatible rope diameters. If you are replacing a simple manual method, the set offers tools made for splicing and forming eyes, if your work needs a specific fit or detailed instructions, this listing does not provide enough information to confirm that requirement.

The fids are made from moulded plastic. That is a useful detail when choosing between this set and a tool made from a different material, but the product information does not describe durability, resistance to wear or care instructions. It’s a good fit if your task involves hollow braid rope and one of the listed fid sizes suits your work. It won’t suit you if you need a stated rope-compatibility chart, a different tool size, or a kit that includes detailed splicing instructions.

Before you decide

What is this set designed for? It is intended for splicing hollow braid rope or forming an eye in it.

What sizes are included? The set includes 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch fids.

What are the fids made from? The listing specifies moulded plastic construction, but does not give further material or care details.

For your situation

Choose this set when you need fids for hollow-braid splicing or eye formation and the three listed sizes are relevant to your task. If a precise match to a particular rope diameter matters, the missing compatibility information is a real drawback: the included fid measurements do not tell you which rope sizes they work with. For a straightforward rope project where you can establish that fit yourself, the focused set may be more useful than relying on hand threading alone, for specialised work requiring confirmed sizing or instructions, look for those details before choosing.