Ronstan RFSPLICE-F15 F15 Splicing Needle with Puller Small

Ronstan F15 Splicing Needle Small

The Ronstan RFSPLICE-F15 is a dedicated splicing needle with an integrated puller for small-diameter synthetic lines. It serves sailors and riggers who work with modern rope constructions between 2 mm and 4 mm. The fixed handle runs a wire the full length for maximum strength during repetitive splicing tasks. Its unique double-needle design clamps the line securely for reliable pull-through operation.

Build integration and workflow

The needle fits directly into a rigger’s toolkit alongside fids, whipping twine and a sharp knife. It frees the user from improvised tools that can damage high-modulus fibres or slip inside tight braids. The clamp-and-pull action streamlines soft-shackle creation and cover-plait insertion for tapered sheets. No external power, lubrication or specialised fixtures are required to complete a splice.

Sustained-use behaviour

The full-length wire core resists bending fatigue when the needle is driven through dense covers or loaded cores repeatedly. The double-needle clamp maintains grip without deforming, so each pull-through feels consistent from the first splice to the fiftieth. The fixed handle distributes force evenly across the palm, reducing hot spots during long rigging sessions. Corrosion-resistant materials suit continuous marine exposure.