Maxi-Monkey Jig (Silver) Paracord Tool Jig by ~ Makes Ball Knots from 5/8 to 2 1/4

This product is top quality.

I have a wooden monkey fist jig that worked fine. However, the wood dowels that 'held' the 1" ball that I use to make my monkeys fists doesn't really hold it - just a guide to keep it in the area.This steel and aluminum (?) jig actually HOLDS the 1" steel ball roughly in the middle (yes, you DO need to use some pressure to slide it down that far) and makes for a lot tighter original wrapping. So much tighter that after the original wrap - I need to only make 2 more passes to completely tighten up the paracord around the ball!! Awesome!! Normally I would need 3-4 passes previously using the wooden jig.And with using this new steel jig - I have less 'adjusting' to do to make sure the paracord is lying properly as long as the original wrapping of the ball is lined up and done straightly as it keeps everything snug from the get go! So in other words - this item may have cost more than my wood jig, but in time along since I've got it I've probably saved that money twice over. I've done probably 50+ monkeys fists since I've picked this up and am EXTREMELY FRIGGIN' HAPPY!!!Thank you for this product!

Was using an adjustable jig previously. The pins were too thin and tended to move. This is so much better. Easier to use and looks good, too...

Awesome construction and works great

More expensive than competitors but good quality, sturdy materials, adjustable for different size cores. Disassembles you be easy to store.Monkey fist instructions included are a bit cryptic. There are plenty of video tutorials online though so not a deal-breaker.Recommended if you have a number of projects or use it regularly but a little pricey for just a few projects.Also recommend purchasing paracord tool set. Together they make whipping up lanyards a breeze.