Monkey Fist Doorstop White Rope Sailors Knot 8" This decorative Monkey Fist Doorstop White Cotton Rope Sailors Knot is brand new and is handcrafted. It measures overall 8.7" height x 7.9" width (diameter). The Monkey Fist Wedge Door Stopper is modeled from and tied exactly as an authentic monkey fist sailor's knot. The doorstop is handcrafted of white cotton rope, with internal weight added. This monkey fist wedge door stopper is the perfect size and weight (approx. 9 lbs) to hold even a heavy door open.
A version of this monkey fist doorstop is available in tan hemp rope, you can view it here.
A monkey's fist or monkey paw is a type of knot, so named because it looks somewhat like a small bunched fist/paw. It is tied at the end of a rope to serve as a weight, making it easier to throw, and also as an ornamental knot. This type of weighted rope can be used as a hand-to-hand weapon, called a slungshot by sailors. The monkey's fist is a spherical covering with six surface parts presenting a regular over-one-and-under-one weave. This weave is commonly doubled or tripled to present an appearance that superficially resembles a Turk's-head. 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 30 feet of line between. A lightweight feeder line would be tied to the bowline, then the weighted heaving line could be hurled between ship and dock. The other end of the lightweight line would be attached to a heavier-weight line, allowing it to be drawn to the target easily. The article "Monkey's fist" is part of the Wikipedia encyclopedia. HTTPS://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey's_fistThis unique monkey fist doorstop is sure to become a treasured family heirloom. It would make an interesting conversational addition to your nautical maritime decor.
- Size: 8.7" height x 7.9" width (diameter)
- Weight: Approx. 9 lbs
- Material: Cotton rope
- Color: White
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