MEGA Monkey's Fist Impact Tool! | 8 Ball Monkey's Fist Tutorial

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  • @TheWeaversofEternity
    @TheWeaversofEternity  5 років тому +156

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    • @therecklessboyt.r.b5207
      @therecklessboyt.r.b5207 5 років тому +1

      The Weavers of Eternity Paracord Tutorials dude I would not make a video out of that

    • @observer6294
      @observer6294 5 років тому

      the wrong way, You should start with the handle,
      and the end knots would be inside the "fist".

    • @shanemater589
      @shanemater589 5 років тому

      @@observer6294 The ends were cut and burnt. If the ends were in the fist, any impact from a strike would surely break the melted ends.

    • @observer6294
      @observer6294 5 років тому +1

      @@shanemater589 - No, if You do it right, and put the knot where the "handle" starts,
      and put the knot inside the "fist", also You should leave some rope over,
      as not to cut just before the knot.
      And ofcourse those short ropes inside the "fist".

    • @observer6294
      @observer6294 5 років тому

      Oh I forgot, cut the rope with the fire, therefore it does not make a ball like end.
      When cutting with fire, pull the rope to make the ends sharp,
      then cut little bit, and round it with the fire.

  • @boog7429
    @boog7429 5 років тому +2994

    Beautiful. What an artistic way to put someone into a coma

    • @natersizbrutal666
      @natersizbrutal666 5 років тому +53

      Lmfao im dying right now

    • @adamfirst3772
      @adamfirst3772 4 роки тому +155

      its NOT a coma inducing device..
      its an Impact Tool!!!!,

    • @Ivan-01
      @Ivan-01 4 роки тому +17

      @@adamfirst3772 ahh ok then 🤣

    • @Dmv216661
      @Dmv216661 4 роки тому +47

      You should see the celtic slammer. Classiest and most fashionable way to "impact" someones life in a negative manner

    • @hmm69420-w
      @hmm69420-w 4 роки тому +3

      hahahaha

  • @somecommentatingboi3699
    @somecommentatingboi3699 5 років тому +1283

    "it's an impact tool"
    Algorithm: seems legit.

    • @cactifromhi8165
      @cactifromhi8165 5 років тому +16

      Accurate.

    • @danhathaway7984
      @danhathaway7984 5 років тому +22

      Sad they have to to play these games to avoid demonitization.

    • @Ybsjek
      @Ybsjek 5 років тому

      😂

    • @adamfirst3772
      @adamfirst3772 4 роки тому +12

      YT Algorithm is an Impacted Tool

    • @somecommentatingboi3699
      @somecommentatingboi3699 4 роки тому +3

      I made such a low brow low effort joke why is this comment one of the most liked on the video

  • @MrNoelzman
    @MrNoelzman 5 років тому +1147

    Imagine getting into a fight and getting smacked with an 8 ball on a string

    • @Ybsjek
      @Ybsjek 5 років тому +30

      That’s why they are illegal in Washington USA

    • @jaredb6934
      @jaredb6934 5 років тому +73

      8 balls are illegal? What a stupid liberal state....

    • @flannelflax8078
      @flannelflax8078 5 років тому +3

      Noel allen-fowler yeah not fun

    • @davewilliams5208
      @davewilliams5208 5 років тому +8

      Welcome to prison

    • @bucknthebush8618
      @bucknthebush8618 4 роки тому +12

      anybody with half a brain and some balls ( back bone for you ladies) knows ya only got one swing, get close where the impact is minimal, then its ground n pound baby oh hell ya

  • @Intruse
    @Intruse 5 років тому +1259

    Yall can catch me dual wielding these bad boys when we get drafted

    • @BinisGunsAndGames
      @BinisGunsAndGames 4 роки тому +38

      Yeah this joke didnt age well

    • @howeyyadoing9070
      @howeyyadoing9070 4 роки тому +13

      It could be the WWIII version of a Trench Club

    • @liamwelch3167
      @liamwelch3167 4 роки тому +17

      @@BinisGunsAndGames how didn't it age well, nothing happened?!

    • @kylejones2318
      @kylejones2318 4 роки тому +13

      Have to be rank 10 and have 20 melee kills
      Saw someone with a different skin that was on fire, is it an Easter egg?

    • @vlackrock
      @vlackrock 4 роки тому +3

      @@liamwelch3167 didn't you know? What happened was that a few months ago

  • @Talostd
    @Talostd 5 років тому +686

    The Monkey's Fist, tied around a rock or other heavy ball-shaped object, has been used historically as improvised melee weapon, called a Slungshot. Slungshots were outlawed in many jurisdictions in the United States including California, Oklahoma, and Michigan. Check with local law enforcement before carrying one around.

    • @MichaelLeeOne
      @MichaelLeeOne 5 років тому +49

      Texas legalized any kind of striking device this year. Before September it was not legal to carry a stick. Still I would think it's more the context of where you have it and what your using it for then the device itself.

    • @darionwildstyle8607
      @darionwildstyle8607 5 років тому +17

      I posted a comment about this last week and he blocked my entire account

    • @NoOne-fe3gc
      @NoOne-fe3gc 5 років тому +28

      @Patrick led Isn't oregon where Portland is? Aka Antifa's free range playground?

    • @Zoditron
      @Zoditron 5 років тому +1

      No

    • @MKultrapdx
      @MKultrapdx 5 років тому +20

      @@NoOne-fe3gc yes Portland Oregon is one of the leftist strongholds with antifa using all types of weapons without much legal action taken against them.

  • @randomdude-4353
    @randomdude-4353 5 років тому +583

    Me: Why the hell am I watching a video on how to make a “impact tool”?
    Also me: *Watches whole video and takes notes*

    • @mattblankenbaker6456
      @mattblankenbaker6456 5 років тому +3

      Imagine a set of bolas made from this

    • @ultorgv3773
      @ultorgv3773 5 років тому +4

      I know right, no idea why im watching it but I cant take my eyes off of it.

    • @mikegarcia714
      @mikegarcia714 4 роки тому +6

      Knots. For self defense and in the bedroom.

    • @joshuabrown5123
      @joshuabrown5123 4 роки тому +2

      Agreed. At the bottom of my notes, I added "Where can I purchase one?"

    • @firstsergeantfawkes8896
      @firstsergeantfawkes8896 4 роки тому

      So true

  • @nattymo7835
    @nattymo7835 2 роки тому +38

    To minimize waste and determine how much paracord you need for a monkey's fist:
    [1] Divide the diameter (D) of the core by the diameter (d) of the flattened paracord (while paracord is basically round, it will flatten when cinched around the core).
    [2] Drop any fractions/remainders (this is the number of wraps you will make in one direction).
    [3] Multiply the result by 3 (wraps in all three directions).
    [4] Multiply this result by the diameter of the core and pi.
    RoundDown(D/d) × 3πD
    Note: this is just for the monkey's fist. You will need more paracord for the handle, lanyard, and stopper knot.

    • @nielsco2671
      @nielsco2671 2 роки тому +3

      🤓

    • @Nerolrev
      @Nerolrev Рік тому +5

      Whoa, whoa, whoa--this sounds suspiciously like math...

    • @jekyll_eth
      @jekyll_eth Рік тому +1

      what?

    • @paulhoughton4813
      @paulhoughton4813 6 місяців тому

      Thank you! Do you know how I would figure out how many wraps on a smaller item? I was thinking something much lighter and making something for Sons, small dog to play with. Not sure how to figure out how many wraps for smaller items though.

    • @paulhoughton4813
      @paulhoughton4813 6 місяців тому +1

      I know you explained that I listen to it again, but could you please do it down a little bit for a man with traumatic brain injury, I hate to word it like this, but tell me like I’m kind of stupid.

  • @Jdizzle176
    @Jdizzle176 5 років тому +827

    Who else thought he was gonna test it on something 😂

    • @TheWeaversofEternity
      @TheWeaversofEternity  5 років тому +354

      I was thinking of doing something like that.. maybe smash some drywall, fruit... etc. Should I?

    • @rohansartist
      @rohansartist 5 років тому +85

      @@TheWeaversofEternity yes

    • @David_Rg
      @David_Rg 5 років тому +15

      The Weavers of Eternity Paracord Tutorials
      yes please

    • @nikkibakker7872
      @nikkibakker7872 5 років тому +17

      @@TheWeaversofEternity yes do this, I WANNA SEE DESTRUCTION

    • @gavinoberhauser4951
      @gavinoberhauser4951 5 років тому +8

      @@TheWeaversofEternity YUUUUS

  • @Rikard_Nilsson
    @Rikard_Nilsson 4 роки тому +49

    "I don't understand officer, I just hit him with this bundle of paracord and he fainted, why are you arresting me?"

    • @suzannatreihaft165
      @suzannatreihaft165 4 роки тому

      Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

    • @fivosgeorgiou8000
      @fivosgeorgiou8000 4 роки тому

      officer sees the guys broken skull
      his mind:paracord from hell

    • @afs6596
      @afs6596 Рік тому +2

      never, ever, ever say that...i support the police but but but....if ever arrested the correct answer to any question is..."I need to speak with my attorney before I can answer any questions..Sir"

  • @speauks_4667
    @speauks_4667 5 років тому +410

    Yeah, I’ll be taking down “drywall” with this

  • @Fawkes2574
    @Fawkes2574 5 років тому +181

    "Whatever you impact it with is your choice." Hmm, although I hope a disclaimer is around somewhere sadly I think some people may be impacting themselves with it, and not by choice. Lol

    • @darkgn0ll587
      @darkgn0ll587 5 років тому

      That's all I can think of Hehe

    • @krb5292
      @krb5292 4 роки тому +6

      Make a practice one with a Nerf ball center.

    • @ftniceberg874
      @ftniceberg874 4 роки тому +9

      Flashbacks of head and groin injuries when the 80's and 90's had the ninja craze and everyone wanted to be Bruce Lee with the nunchuckes.

  • @nathanielsizemore3946
    @nathanielsizemore3946 4 роки тому +96

    In the Navy, we used Monkey Fists to throw lines to shore, or another ship/boat to pass a larger line across. The weighted line helped with distance and accuracy.

    • @Simon-df2ku
      @Simon-df2ku 2 роки тому +1

      so you basically ignored all the international regulations prohibiting them then

    • @juanlewisii4754
      @juanlewisii4754 2 роки тому +1

      don't mention that to cognitive dissonance, he'll tell you how you breakin da law

    • @nathangifford1424
      @nathangifford1424 2 роки тому +5

      @@Simon-df2ku this might be difficult to understand but maybe he served before they were banned. As a fellow sailor I can confirm monkey fists were once used

    • @Simon-df2ku
      @Simon-df2ku 2 роки тому +6

      @@nathangifford1424 monkeys fists are perfectly legal, stuffing them with nuts and bolts isn’t. Unfortunately a lots of people are unaware of the dangers which may be the case here.

    • @rona6063
      @rona6063 2 роки тому +2

      We still use them on vessels everywhere.

  • @loadapish
    @loadapish 5 років тому +77

    Making the smooth transition between peaceful weaver to late night street maniac and back to peaceful weaver again

  • @kalliski
    @kalliski 4 роки тому +23

    Thanks so much for your easy to follow tutorial! I've only made a monkey fist once before, a small one, but decided to make a big one as a dog toy and it came out great! I don't have a jig, but just used some pencils and cardboard. The only thing that wasn't perfect was the two ends, one was waaaayyy longer than the other, but I'm still pretty happy with the result.

  • @Hugo127
    @Hugo127 5 років тому +274

    *Watch Dogs 2 intensifies*

    • @TheWeaversofEternity
      @TheWeaversofEternity  5 років тому +29

      Haha, the Thunderball is actually easier to make than this one, but you need more tools of course.

    • @DFX2KX
      @DFX2KX 5 років тому +1

      @@TheWeaversofEternity not to mention the fact that with the longer line attaching it, it's closer to a meteor hammer.

    • @TheWeaversofEternity
      @TheWeaversofEternity  4 роки тому +1

      @Wize One Hey there, please email me at weaversofeternityinfo@gmail.com to discuss, thank you!

    • @MAGnetICus_Attractus
      @MAGnetICus_Attractus 4 роки тому

      @@TheWeaversofEternity careful where you mail them to. Cheech got years for shipping water pipes to PA.

    • @giopadilla
      @giopadilla 4 роки тому

      @Wize One Also should check the state laws in which you live for having said "impact tool" unless you're just gonna hide it at home. Some of these items can and can't be "open carry" in your car or person either. Be safe and check your government regulations where ever you live.

  • @justinmileman7863
    @justinmileman7863 4 роки тому +42

    My dad told me when he was in the Navy back in the 1960's a monkey's fist knot was the "shenanigans" tool of choice among the sailors.

    • @TheWeaversofEternity
      @TheWeaversofEternity  4 роки тому +1

      Lol, I'm sure sailors got up to a lot of "shenanigans" with their monkey's fists.

    • @romeocopiedme
      @romeocopiedme 4 роки тому

      @@TheWeaversofEternity make like 6 lines of monkeys fist with different sizes now ;)

    • @onlyyou7017
      @onlyyou7017 4 роки тому +9

      When I was in the Navy, late 80’s, the monkey’s fists were the heaving line knot of choice. The dimensions were around 4” x 4” and had a heavy piece of metal as a core. They were used as a weight to pass the messenger line to shore, which is tied to the heavier hawser, when tying up the vessel to a pier. The game that we played was to see if you could hit the sailers on the pier that were trying to catch the messenger line. I never saw anyone get hit but a few did have to jump out of the way!

    • @MissOutcast100
      @MissOutcast100 3 роки тому

      My dad was in army
      He taught us all knots one I remember was a reef knot me so young 5 at most thanks for memory.

  • @EvoKeremidarov
    @EvoKeremidarov 5 років тому +18

    Me: Is this a tool or a weapon?
    The Weavers of Eternity Paracord Tutorials: Yes!!!

  • @raysmyth8596
    @raysmyth8596 4 роки тому +47

    Use an appropriately sized cork ball and you can attach it to your boat keys so that if they go into the tide they'll float and you can recover them!

    • @oc6617
      @oc6617 2 роки тому +5

      I think many boaters use pieces of pool noodles for this purpose.

  • @someguyontheinternet5944
    @someguyontheinternet5944 5 років тому +47

    Now my sister will finally behave! Thanks Weaver's of Eternity!

    • @akai.inu_
      @akai.inu_ 5 років тому +7

      She'll still quite like a graveyard

    • @adamfirst3772
      @adamfirst3772 4 роки тому +1

      Я. Will
      like or IN???

  • @pepedatboi3386
    @pepedatboi3386 5 років тому +79

    Me an intellectual:
    Yeets 8 ball at the window

  • @xii8307
    @xii8307 5 років тому +20

    If there ever is a zombie apocalypse this would be a great tool to smash zombie skulls in

  • @MichaelLeeOne
    @MichaelLeeOne 5 років тому +59

    My first one turned out kind of ruff. Hopefully the second will be better. I want to make one in red and green. A santa wacker. Pretend your asleep. Sneak up behind santa. Get ALL the toys! LOL

    • @darkgn0ll587
      @darkgn0ll587 5 років тому +7

      This comment was a joy to read~

    • @adamfirst3772
      @adamfirst3772 4 роки тому +5

      dude.. theres NO Santa.. That would be your parents you'd be wacking....

    • @phoenixv8085
      @phoenixv8085 4 роки тому +2

      @@adamfirst3772 but still all the toys man

    • @tonyadams5580
      @tonyadams5580 5 місяців тому

      Like the Christmas song, Dad saw mommy kissing Santa Claus.😂

  • @willmoran5694
    @willmoran5694 5 років тому +153

    It was all fun and games till he pulled out the 8 ball

    • @zyad9421
      @zyad9421 5 років тому +4

      Yup..
      Thought it was gonna be soft

    • @davityhok2298
      @davityhok2298 4 роки тому

      While wearing the 8ball jacket. Lol

    • @Caldoric
      @Caldoric 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah, it WAS all fun and games... Now it's a hope-you-don't-contact sport.

    • @DavidVazquez-tf7pu
      @DavidVazquez-tf7pu 4 роки тому

      The most powerfull ball ever

  • @themonsterunderyourbed9408
    @themonsterunderyourbed9408 2 роки тому +1

    Great, make one with a bowling ball next!

  • @GarudaaroodaVasudevan
    @GarudaaroodaVasudevan 4 роки тому +16

    Next video: Tutorial on how to make a sub machine gun. You know... for drilling the wall...

  • @johncopenhaver4477
    @johncopenhaver4477 3 роки тому +14

    Dude thank you I made my first monkeys fist impact tool with your tutelage! I used a golf ball and I could not get the crown knotting. However I managed to tie I off and hide the terminations fairly well for my first try. You are right the cinching of the ball takes practice especially to get it even.

  • @portland4660
    @portland4660 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks! I'm gonna use this during CBT!

  • @GuillotineStare
    @GuillotineStare 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the amazon list. Got 3 items on the way!!

  • @armandogonzales9304
    @armandogonzales9304 5 років тому +28

    Outstanding! I will gather up the materials to make this tool.

  • @JorgePicco
    @JorgePicco 4 роки тому +1

    Looks so beautiful wraped up in that glorious orange color.

  • @ArtRoomProductions
    @ArtRoomProductions 5 років тому +5

    Great tutorial on parenting tools.

  • @sweetmaths4213
    @sweetmaths4213 2 роки тому +1

    I used this idea with a small tennis ball. It's a great toy for the dog on the park. Love it. Ty

  • @bajafins
    @bajafins 4 роки тому +13

    can you imagine going back in time to the colisseum and giving gladiators these... fighting lions and each other with colorful and cute paracord flails

    • @dutch5580
      @dutch5580 3 роки тому +4

      This is not a fighting tool mate, it's an impact tool....for taking down drywall and stuff.

    • @rainingdeathx3368
      @rainingdeathx3368 2 роки тому

      @@dutch5580 this is a self defense weapon. He put impact tool so youtube wouldnt get mad and take the video down. These things are illegal in some states, so look into that before trying to get one

  • @giopadilla
    @giopadilla 4 роки тому +1

    Dang wish this video was around a few years ago when I made mine, that knot stopper knot is clean too. I went from fist into a four-strand round braid, with the monkey's fist being red and white to red, white, and grey braid with a loop handle. I used a 1"-1/2 steel ball off eBay that runs for 8 bucks, and that carabiner attachment might make me have to do this project again to strap it on my go-bag 🤔.
    This is a great tutorial for those looking for an all-around up-close "DEFENSE TOOL"!! Great job I know this is months later 👏👏👌👌

  • @bryantmartinez7751
    @bryantmartinez7751 4 роки тому +4

    "THIS IS AN IMPACT TOOL AND WHATEVER YOU CHOOSE TO IMPACT WITH IT IS YOUR BUSINESS" (LIKED 👍 AND SUBSCRIBED INSTANTLY)

  • @Thomasnmi
    @Thomasnmi Рік тому

    That jig really makes the Monkey Fist easier to tie.
    Nice job

  • @Ming1975
    @Ming1975 5 років тому +4

    Truly masterful work of knots.

  • @WarbearPrime
    @WarbearPrime 2 роки тому

    When I was a kid (16), in the Royal Australian Navy Cadets, we had a problem during a training trip to another city, where sailors were training. We had girls with us, and a couple of sailors got into their dorm one night. Nothing happened, thankfully, but we had a "Fire Watch" after that.
    Sitting in the stair wells, all night, using our skills to make the same as you have, with a solid lead weight in the end, an eye splice on the back, and the monkey fist all made from some hemp rope. We called them "Muppet Bashers" after the apprentices, as they were called MUPPETS. A nick name given to the apprentices.

  • @pixelpaggos
    @pixelpaggos 4 роки тому +29

    I loved that this popped in my feed during the protests

    • @pastychomper4939
      @pastychomper4939 4 роки тому

      And it popped up in mine just after the other side's protest. 🤣

  • @lespaul1648
    @lespaul1648 4 роки тому +1

    I normally watch guitar related videos and UFC stuff but when I saw this I must say it peaked my interest. I actually really enjoyed the video hence the reason why I gave it a like. My only compliant is that I don't understand why 417 people at the time I wrote this comment didn't like it this video. I just don't understand what wasn't to like about it. It was something totally different. I guess haters will just always hate.

    • @Simon-df2ku
      @Simon-df2ku 2 роки тому

      maybe they just dont like videos that show people how to make weapons?

  • @luciastaylor4940
    @luciastaylor4940 5 років тому +39

    Someone get this video to Hong Kong

    • @myopicthunder
      @myopicthunder 4 роки тому +2

      Someone get this video to Minneapolis

    • @raksh9
      @raksh9 4 роки тому

      Good idea. Citizens need tools to defend themselves against the rioters that have bricks, pipes, hammers and wrenches. Not to mention the flammable liquid used to set people on fire.

    • @guidemeChrist
      @guidemeChrist 4 роки тому

      Hong Kong belongs to China

  • @barjee
    @barjee 2 роки тому

    0:23 teaching people how to make a weapon, good job

  • @dropkickcorpse
    @dropkickcorpse 5 років тому +6

    Sweet, I just thinking about how to make a Paracord Ver. of the Belmonts' Morning Star upgrade.
    This video laid out everything that I needed. Thanks

    • @OSUCharger
      @OSUCharger 5 років тому +2

      The morning sun has vanquished the horrible night.

  • @paulhoughton4813
    @paulhoughton4813 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for being so thorough. I still had to watch it a few times. Do you have one on making a small or medium because my son has a small dog and I’d like to make him a toy. Thank you so much for showing me

  • @Ja2808R
    @Ja2808R 3 роки тому +6

    Very nice work sir! Totally going to make this once I acquire the materials. Saved and subscribed! Needed this while “sheltering in place.” lol

  • @mattmckean3599
    @mattmckean3599 Рік тому

    My guy's out here teaching people how to knit their own morning star at home. Love it

  • @Moredakkamus
    @Moredakkamus 3 роки тому +12

    This reminds me of the "impact tool" I used to fashion using a similar 8 ball and my sock.

  • @peterzebot9863
    @peterzebot9863 3 роки тому +2

    That's definitely only used as a weapon lol. It's essentially a flail. I don't see any practical purpose for this- but it's cool just the same. I'm gonna try this with my snooker ball!!! Thanks

  • @Taolan8472
    @Taolan8472 5 років тому +4

    I have actually used a monkey fist in an area where a hammer would not work as a demolition tool. There was not enough space to swing a conventional hammer but I was able to arc my monkey fist into the space to hit from the right direction to separate the boards enough to get my prybar in.
    Could I have cut them apart? Absolutely, but I would have lost about a foot of usable wood per board.

  • @drizzt13dourden
    @drizzt13dourden 4 роки тому +2

    I don't have the patience to make something like this but I'd sure buy one. Good stuff, good vid, good job!!!

  • @willmaxwell1129
    @willmaxwell1129 5 років тому +92

    Personally I would use this as a self defense weapon.

    • @benjaminvilla7601
      @benjaminvilla7601 5 років тому +9

      Same

    • @shawnr771
      @shawnr771 5 років тому +5

      Just remember that possession of this device in some locales may be against the law. Use accordingly.

    • @-AstroXIV-
      @-AstroXIV- 5 років тому +5

      Will Maxwell thats what its for

    • @braidenbogart7143
      @braidenbogart7143 4 роки тому +3

      Check your state laws just saving you from trouble

    • @Dmv216661
      @Dmv216661 4 роки тому +2

      Huh 🤔 and here i was thinking it was for making cookies

  • @eduzenmetal
    @eduzenmetal 3 роки тому +1

    Best monkey fist tutorial ever, thank you!

  • @GwendiWendi
    @GwendiWendi 5 років тому +20

    Idk why this is in my recommendations but I’m not complaining

  • @endymionas
    @endymionas 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you! My wife loves it!

  • @700bond700
    @700bond700 5 років тому +9

    I love how this came out, but it seems the 2 paracords coming from the paw to your handle are a weak point. is there a way to braid it so four cord ends exit the paw?

    • @TheWeaversofEternity
      @TheWeaversofEternity  5 років тому +8

      I can see why those two points may seem like a weak point, but with it being 550 paracord, it's rated for much more weight than that pool ball and any combined centrifugal force it can generate. However, I think you can always try to pass one of the two running ends out to the same spot as the opposite one so that they exit the monkey's fist at the same point and weave it from there. (I hope that makes sense...lol)

    • @TheRoadhammer379
      @TheRoadhammer379 5 років тому +2

      550 is tough as nails but it is the outside sheathing that frays, long before inner strands will break. I have used 550 as boot laces for years, and the brass eyelets eventually fray the sheathing but I have never broke the laces in 20 yrs of use.

    • @TheWeaversofEternity
      @TheWeaversofEternity  5 років тому +5

      @@TheRoadhammer379 True that the sheathing will fray, but considering that your're comparing 550 as bootlaces to 550 for this monkey's fist, I don't think the 550 on the monkey's fist will fray like they would as bootlaces.
      Mainly because using paracord as bootlaces puts a lot of wear and tear on them, such as you mentioned with the brass eyelets and tying/untying everyday.
      So really, that would depend on how much actual use or wear you put on the monkey's fist.

  • @londoeblack
    @londoeblack 2 роки тому

    Two thumbs up! Great video. Thanks!

  • @erickruckenberg8716
    @erickruckenberg8716 5 років тому +19

    Been spending alot of time on Instagram eh Tim??? I see these everyday from that one guy whats his face (i have the memory of a goldfish)

    • @TheWeaversofEternity
      @TheWeaversofEternity  5 років тому +5

      I believe you're referring to Jared over at straightuparacord and yeah, I'm on IG all the time...for work of course. 😁

    • @SpirittheWise
      @SpirittheWise 5 років тому +1

      I red your commet in terrices voice. You know the canadian from south park

  • @alexthompson9876
    @alexthompson9876 11 місяців тому

    great work thank you for simplifying this!!

  • @complicatedartman2478
    @complicatedartman2478 4 роки тому +2

    This video is absolutely sensational. I can't believe that I made one of these. Thank you for sharing your knowledge & expertise.

  • @Rob02l
    @Rob02l 10 місяців тому

    Excellent design for a rope weight. Great to have when camping so you can pull down dry dead branches

  • @cckf8445
    @cckf8445 4 роки тому +9

    This could have a real negative "impact" on someone's health

  • @Round2_Fight1
    @Round2_Fight1 3 роки тому

    yay! me brother will finally learn some manners! thank you 😊😊

  • @santoshgurao
    @santoshgurao 4 роки тому +7

    With a stress ball core this can be a dog toy

    • @cr3237
      @cr3237 3 роки тому

      I admit, this looks very like a dog toy I once bought.

    • @daphneraven6745
      @daphneraven6745 3 роки тому

      Santosh Gurao: Or a tennis ball

  • @croaky-wader
    @croaky-wader Рік тому

    Nice tutorial, really gets things done

  • @tommyrocket2105
    @tommyrocket2105 5 років тому +53

    i thought it was gonna be like a tennis ball or somthing light on the inside but boy was i wrong

    • @Doomfreak90
      @Doomfreak90 5 років тому +10

      tommy rocket Believe it or not, they actually sell 2 inch steel ball bearings on Amazon, which weigh 1.25 lbs (20 oz) each...... Which is far worse than a resin 8-ball. Which is only 5.5 oz.

    • @TrevorDyck
      @TrevorDyck 4 роки тому

      That would actually make a fun dog toy.

  • @lenn2730
    @lenn2730 4 роки тому +2

    Ah yes, my daily dose of 3AM videos.

  • @Ryan-ov5jj
    @Ryan-ov5jj 5 років тому +3

    Me: haven't been interested in nots since boy scouts
    UA-cam: recomends this video
    Me:
    Still watches video

    • @BUSTRCHERRI
      @BUSTRCHERRI 4 роки тому

      You don't know which knot to use with witch not.

  • @SofoniBeats
    @SofoniBeats 4 роки тому

    That was a great project

  • @charlesgraff2655
    @charlesgraff2655 4 роки тому +5

    UA-cam: No YoU cAnT cUrSe In YoUr ViDeOs!!!
    Also youtube: Here’s how to make a literal weapon

  • @budahbaba7856
    @budahbaba7856 3 роки тому

    This is frigging awesome!!! :)

  • @captain_context9991
    @captain_context9991 4 роки тому +3

    Imagine having the time, energy, and dedication to sit down and make this.

    • @gambino789
      @gambino789 3 роки тому +1

      one this size would take some time but a reasonable sized one is less than an hour

  • @bhgtree
    @bhgtree 9 місяців тому

    My short sighted gran: _Would you throw me that orange ball of wool on the table_

  • @linejumper8204
    @linejumper8204 4 роки тому +4

    I made one with a styrofoam ball from the craft store. I walk around with it hanging out my pocket like a boss.

    • @Anthonybrother
      @Anthonybrother 2 роки тому +1

      if the ball is styrofoam then it's not boss, it's stupid

  • @rattlesnake646
    @rattlesnake646 Рік тому

    You make it look so easy
    Nice video

  • @Enzeess
    @Enzeess 5 років тому +4

    People knitting scarves in the 20th century : this will make great accessories to my clothes.
    People now : Yeah this will go great with bashing people heads in.

  • @charlusa5476
    @charlusa5476 4 роки тому +1

    Nice vidéo! My grandma didn't stand a chance 😎

  • @freestylesystemsTV
    @freestylesystemsTV 4 роки тому +4

    Beautiful piece of art... Unfortunately I don't have the dexterity in my hands to do this myself but I would love to purchase one from you.

  • @panda51829able
    @panda51829able 3 роки тому +1

    Can you do one with a bowling ball? You know, for funnzies 😂

  • @Hozay1228
    @Hozay1228 4 роки тому +5

    Pretty cool, but I think I’ll stick with my Glock 23 and combat knife for taking down dry wall. 😂

  • @aaaaa1957
    @aaaaa1957 3 роки тому

    I have to try this. Thanks for sharing

  • @SpamMusubi308
    @SpamMusubi308 5 років тому +57

    FYI do not carry this on your person in California, this device is considered a blackjack or sap enjoy😎

    • @tommycowan1695
      @tommycowan1695 5 років тому +16

      Also illegal in the state of Connecticut. If you use a smaller ball, like say a marble or a ball bearing AND have it in your pocket... INSTANT FELONY. Concealed weapon... You go to prison ...so beware of how "cool" these are !

    • @louscannonmagoo9989
      @louscannonmagoo9989 5 років тому +3

      Also very much illegal in the UK.

    • @aiden_rock
      @aiden_rock 5 років тому

      Also illegal in Michigan

    • @bluetaigax1747
      @bluetaigax1747 5 років тому

      @@louscannonmagoo9989 what about self defense?

    • @soksocks
      @soksocks 5 років тому

      @@bluetaigax1747 Using this is still considered self defense but has to be proven that you're defending yourself from harm. But the weapon that is illegally possessed by you, you're still accountable or liable of charges holding said illegally weapon.

  • @robertpgarcia445
    @robertpgarcia445 4 роки тому

    Helpful vid bud, was able to pick apart where I did mine wrong and fixed it. Now I just need to figure out the handle designs lol

  • @bobjobjoe8887
    @bobjobjoe8887 5 років тому +4

    So you cant say weapon anymore, im assuming?

  • @sunscream8502
    @sunscream8502 3 роки тому

    Nice wrap man

  • @blueblue343
    @blueblue343 4 роки тому +3

    My dad is not moving

  • @winstonchurchhill3264
    @winstonchurchhill3264 4 роки тому +2

    I made mine with a cannon ball , just to mix it up a bit ... sweet 😁 !

  • @user-st7rq3sn7v
    @user-st7rq3sn7v 5 років тому +6

    Be using this on a guy in a chair with no ba-I Mean Paper Weight!....... It's Clearly A Paper Weight!

  • @deborahpadgett2417
    @deborahpadgett2417 3 роки тому

    Awesome...must try this asap.

  • @Ghardyne
    @Ghardyne 5 років тому +20

    I wondered why a dog toy is called an impact tool

    • @agustinsida8877
      @agustinsida8877 5 років тому +5

      you may not want to play with your dog with that thing.....

    • @duffmcduffee
      @duffmcduffee 4 роки тому +1

      Put a tennis ball in there instead of an 8 ball and you do have a dog toy. :D

  • @laz2135
    @laz2135 3 роки тому

    This was awesome to watch!!

  • @scottmantooth8785
    @scottmantooth8785 5 років тому +4

    a set of these would look so cool if done just a bit smaller, and used for juggling...a bit like a vintage steampunk carnival act prop...

  • @morantactical1105
    @morantactical1105 4 роки тому +1

    When I make these I braid a crown knot around a core of steel cable. It makes the core/monkey fist less floppy.

  • @andrewdavies1312
    @andrewdavies1312 4 роки тому +6

    Imagine getting half way through then realising your cord is too short

  • @iKeenan2012
    @iKeenan2012 5 років тому +2

    I glued spikes to mine 😍

  • @FIRE3FLY_
    @FIRE3FLY_ 5 років тому +5

    could you make like a 5 pass one with a metal ball?
    Or a "updated" 4 pass?

    • @TheWeaversofEternity
      @TheWeaversofEternity  5 років тому +1

      A 4 or 5 pass version could definitely be done, it's the exact same process, just with less paracord and a smaller core.

  • @BosunM8James
    @BosunM8James 4 роки тому +1

    In the maritime world the monkey fist was once a standard knot used to make a weighted end on a messenger line so a sailor could throw a line to a dock or another ship close by. For obvious reasons as shown in this video it was deemed unsafe by industry standards to put a weight in the center of the knot and later the weighted knot was deemed illegal by the US Coast Guard. For safety reasons the monkey fist is no longer used is the maritime industry. Weaver's of eternity did a great job illustrating how to tie the monkey fist and others used to make his "impact tool"

    • @TheWeaversofEternity
      @TheWeaversofEternity  4 роки тому +1

      That's some interesting information James, thank you for sharing that!

  • @John-p9m2c
    @John-p9m2c 5 років тому +3

    Why is this on my recommendations

  • @WilliamShinal
    @WilliamShinal 2 роки тому

    This will prove helpful in the years ahead.

  • @manicseacucumbers4194
    @manicseacucumbers4194 5 років тому +4

    Buddy, this is a flail fit for a knight