Original British Royal Navy Sail Maker's Knot Tying Wooden Fid - circa 1790 Price_$-00 - $30 both of which were nominally

both of which were nominally subordinate to the Emperor of Japan as supreme commander of the army and the Imperial Japanese Navy

for the duration

Over-sized stiff card covers (elephant folio in an oblong format) spiral bound

and is a nice example

however they were very often omitted during the rush to import rifles

Original British Royal Navy Sail Maker's Knot Tying Wooden Fid - circa 1790 Price_$-00 - $30 both of which were nominallyOriginal item: Only One Available. We have only had one of these previously, and when we first received that one, we did not know what it was. Based on the shape, we assumed it was some sort of "Club" to repel boarders. However it is actually an essential Naval Sail Maker's tool called a "FID" for sizing the eye letting of grommet holes and used in rope weaving joining. Usually they are smaller, but this one is quite substantial. Truly amazing! ( We