Not to be outdone by the Swedes with their Swedish fids the Norwegians came up with these useful gizmos for splicing braided ropes. See “Splicing Modern Ropes- A Practical Handbook” for the best instructions.
Size Guide
| Needle Size | Suits Rope Size* |
| 4 mm | 6 mm |
| 5.5 mm | 6 - 8 mm |
| 7.5 mm | 8 - 12 mm |
| 10 mm | 12 - 14 mm |
| 13 mm | 14 - 16 mm |
| 20 mm | Up to 32 mm |
