I found this by accident in a drawer at my friend’s house, and now I’m really curious what it is

anymore.

It felt like history.

I could almost picture my friend’s grandfather sitting near a dock, working with heavy rope in his hands. Maybe he used that fid to fix a line, loosen a knot, or prepare rope for a long day on the water. Maybe he kept it because it reminded him of the years when his hands knew exactly what to do without needing to think.continue reading …