Navy Monkey Fist Key Chain

A nautical classic! Our "Monkey Fist" keycahin features a brass shackle that unscrews to add keys or attach to a bag or another key ring. A monkey's fist knot was traditionally used by sailors to add extra weight at the end of a heaving line, used to throw a cable from ship to shore, so named because it resembles a knotted fist or paw. Cotton with solid brass shackle. Size: approx. 4 1/4" long monkey fist ball is 1" in diameter brass shackle hoop is 1" wide at widest part