A complete set of all the useful splicing fids (splicing tools). The Samson Splicing Kit includes five aluminum tubular fids designed for splicing climbing or rigging lines of 1/4" (6mm), 5/16" (8mm), 3/8"(9mm), 7/16" (11mm), 1/2" (12mm) in diameter. The kit includes a small fid pusher and comes complete with abbreviated splicing instructions for the Class I and II Double-Braid Samson ropes. Conveniently packed in a see-through plastic tube for safe storage. Treetools recommend investing in the Samson Splicing Manual for more in-depth splicing instruction, particularly Samson Ropes. Samson Splice Training Videos are also available. This is an essential kit for anyone wishing to learn how to splice. Designed specifically for Samson ropes but these fids can be used on all ropes of similar construction. For finishing off the splice you will also need splicing scissors, whipping twine, needles and Sailors Palm.