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A '''monkey's fist''' or '''monkey fist''' is a type of [[knot]], so named because it looks somewhat like a small bunched fist. It also looks somewhat like a [[volleyball]]. It is tied at the end of a rope to serve as a weight, making it easier to throw the line, and also as an ornamental knot. It can also be used as a weapon or as a tool in rockclimbing as an anchor, by stuffing it into a crack.
A '''monkey's fist''' or '''monkey fist''' is a type of [[knot]], so named because it looks somewhat like a small bunched fist. It also looks somewhat like a volleyball. It is tied at the end of a rope to serve as a weight, making it easier to throw the line, and also as an ornamental knot. It can also be used as a weapon or as a tool in rockclimbing as an anchor, by stuffing it into a crack.


The monkey's fist knot is most often used as the weight in a heaving line. The line would have the monkey's fist on one end, an [[eye splice]] or [[bowline]] on the other, with about 3 feet of line between. A light-weight feeder line would be tied to the bowline, then the weighted monkey's fist could be hurled between ship and dock (or vice versa). The other end of the light-weight line would be attached to a heaver-weight line, allowing it to be drawn to the target easily.
The monkey's fist knot is most often used as the weight in a heaving line. The line would have the monkey's fist on one end, an [[eye splice]] or [[bowline]] on the other, with about 3 feet of line between. A light-weight feeder line would be tied to the bowline, then the weighted monkey's fist could be hurled between ship and dock (or vice versa). The other end of the light-weight line would be attached to a heaver-weight line, allowing it to be drawn to the target easily.
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The knot is usually tied around a small weight, such as a stone, marble, tight fold of paper, or a piece of wood.  
The knot is usually tied around a small weight, such as a stone, marble, tight fold of paper, or a piece of wood.  


Monkey's Fists were also commonly used as [[melee weapons]] by sailors embroiled in street and tavern fights during the 1800s and the use of the Monkey's Fist as a [[flail]] or [[slungshot]] became common in the street gang subcultures of the [[1800s]].
Monkey's Fists were also commonly used as [[melee weapons]] by sailors embroiled in street and tavern fights during the 1800s and the use of the Monkey's Fist as a flail or [[slungshot]] became common in the street gang subcultures of the 1800s.


1. Start by wrapping the rope around four of your fingers. <br>
1. Start by wrapping the rope around four of your fingers. <br />
2. Once there are three wraps, remove your fingers and wrap it three times around the three lengths where your middle and ring finger were. <br>
2. Once there are three wraps, remove your fingers and wrap it three times around the three lengths where your middle and ring finger were. <br />
3. Then make three more turns by passing the end of the rope inside the first set of turns but outside the second set. <br>
3. Then make three more turns by passing the end of the rope inside the first set of turns but outside the second set. <br />
4. Finally, insert the weight and tighten the rope. <br>
4. Finally, insert the weight and tighten the rope. <br />


In addition to its nautical role, it can be used as a [[keychain]] or as [[cufflinks]].
In addition to its nautical role, it can be used as a keychain or as [[cufflinks]].


Because of its use as a lifeline thrown from boat to boat, this knot was adopted as a symbol of solidarity among the [[hobo]] community.  
Because of its use as a lifeline thrown from boat to boat, this knot was adopted as a symbol of solidarity among the [[hobo]] community.  
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[[Image:French cuff.JPG|thumb|right|This [[French cuff]] is fastened with gold-colored Monkey's fists.]]
[[Image:French cuff.JPG|thumb|right|This [[French cuff]] is fastened with gold-colored Monkey's fists.]]


==External links==
== External links ==
*[http://www.igkt.net/beginners/monkeys-fist.html Monkey's fist diagrams]
*[http://www.igkt.net/beginners/monkeys-fist.html Monkey's fist diagrams]
*[http://themonkeyfist.com/index.htm Monkey's Fist Keychains]
*[http://themonkeyfist.com/index.htm Monkey's Fist Keychains]
*[http://www.hobo.com/monkeys_fist.htm Hobo News]
*[http://www.hobo.com/monkeys_fist.htm Hobo News]


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Latest revision as of 15:27, 24 June 2013

Monkey's fist
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Typical use tied at the end of a rope to serve as a weight or an anchor
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Monkey's fist step by step

A monkey's fist or monkey fist is a type of knot, so named because it looks somewhat like a small bunched fist. It also looks somewhat like a volleyball. It is tied at the end of a rope to serve as a weight, making it easier to throw the line, and also as an ornamental knot. It can also be used as a weapon or as a tool in rockclimbing as an anchor, by stuffing it into a crack.

The monkey's fist knot is most often used as the weight in a heaving line. The line would have the monkey's fist on one end, an eye splice or bowline on the other, with about 3 feet of line between. A light-weight feeder line would be tied to the bowline, then the weighted monkey's fist could be hurled between ship and dock (or vice versa). The other end of the light-weight line would be attached to a heaver-weight line, allowing it to be drawn to the target easily.

The knot is usually tied around a small weight, such as a stone, marble, tight fold of paper, or a piece of wood.

Monkey's Fists were also commonly used as melee weapons by sailors embroiled in street and tavern fights during the 1800s and the use of the Monkey's Fist as a flail or slungshot became common in the street gang subcultures of the 1800s.

1. Start by wrapping the rope around four of your fingers.
2. Once there are three wraps, remove your fingers and wrap it three times around the three lengths where your middle and ring finger were.
3. Then make three more turns by passing the end of the rope inside the first set of turns but outside the second set.
4. Finally, insert the weight and tighten the rope.

In addition to its nautical role, it can be used as a keychain or as cufflinks.

Because of its use as a lifeline thrown from boat to boat, this knot was adopted as a symbol of solidarity among the hobo community.

The three coils of cordage in a Monkey's fist form in effect a set of Borromean rings in three dimensions.

This French cuff is fastened with gold-colored Monkey's fists.

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