highoctane

So ive been wanting a monkey fist keychain for awhile now. I just thought they looked neat. Me and my girfriend were at a gun show last weekend and saw some so she got me one. I had no idea these things had a steel ball in them. I thought it was just a knot. Anyway the guy selling it was talking about using it as a weapon. What do you guys think? It may make somebody mad but i dont know about stopping them. Maybe if you hit them in the head a couple of times?

unloved

I wouldn't want to be hit with one. Check your state and local laws. It may not be legal to carry. Many states prohibit "slung shot."
If you just want a cool keychain, you could get a monkey's fist with a lightweight wooden ball as a core.

retsupt99

Never heard of them...got a pic or a link?

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Paco

They do look slick. We have a member here who does para cord lanyards and such, his website showcases a couple; I just forget who it is.

I think it would be a good asset, especially if you can lengthen the carry part when you need to deploy, but keep the ball in place.

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mdinnie

Monkey Fists are neat. I just found this video on how to tie one :
YouTube - How to tie a Monkey's Fist

Knuckledrager

Check with George.

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dukalmighty

Prettu cool,and yes it would hurt,the cord may soften the impact a smidgeon but that weight-velocity-thingy would =ouch

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Monkeytown

I'm with you. I did a search and found some pics but am confused on deployment as a keychain, or weapon for the matter.

MT

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goawayfarm

We learned how to tie them in the Navy........

They were used as heaving lines.

If you want to use one for defense, put a large marble or ball bearing in the center & tie it around.....that will give it the heft & support for the core.

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ghost tracker

Why don't you just hit 'em with your...keys? Sharp, edgy, metal, weighty & no potential legal issues.

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