How to use a Monkey Fist

What is a Monkey Fist and what can you do with it. I tried some things with it :) impressive force! A lot of fun for 13 USD

[maxriggs]

Classy version of the lock in a sock lol

[PhantomSavage]

"Yes, police? I'd like to report a theft."
"What was stolen?"
"I was mugged and now the robber has my keys. They're in his head."
".... what?"
"Sorry. Skull. My keys are dangling from his skull. He ran away before I get get them back."

[thestDJLowkey]

I WILL be getting one soon. Was in Malta in the 80s while in Navy. Nice place.

[plywoodcarjohnson]

It can help release tension in the shoulders if you raise your arm up and make left and right circles. You can also use a towel or a shirt and make circles under the cieling, like a fan. Very good for guitarplayers.

[thelifeandtimesofjames]

I have never heard of them but that is fascinating. It does a surprising amount of damage.

[ipsurvivor]

About the hard cardboard tube test: with the metal ball in there it’s basically a sap. If you strike someone in the skull with a sap or monkey fist with a metal ball in it you are probably going to kill them. That thing will break any bone it hits.
If you use this for self defense realize that there will be legal repercussions. Definitely read up on your State’s laws concerning objects like this.

[SomeOne-cegf]

This is hands down the funniest video of my week

[snuffle]

I went looking for a hard, heavy ball and walked into my favorite hardware store and found a caster with round ball wheel for just over a buck. Cut the rivet off the rod going through the ball and now I can start tying my paracord.

[anonymousf]

Ive always heard it was great to chuck into someons face unexpectidly, then swing it to beat the living shht out of them as they are dealing with the initial blow. This does require one to have a little bit longer chord than most, but if done right, you can transition from the throw to the swing fairly quickly.

[Shadynastys]

I recently bought a phone charger with this knot, the knot can move from end to end to weigh down the cable so it stays in place but the main reason I bought it was for self defense. Seeing from the comments most people don’t know the history of the monkeys fist. I live in a city where crime is a norm, some guy with road rage stopped me in the middle of the street and wanted some beef not really sure why but I never gave him the chance to explain I swung away with my charger and he then left me alone, saw him last week on the street and he didn’t even try to bother me. Great video and very educational. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise

[talshiar]

These are easy to make. Took about ten minutes to learn and an hour to become a pro... very easy. Good video

[johnq.citizen]

You can also make one with a fishing weight, a big piece of chain link, or a big nut, or a few heavy duty washers. That way you can just put the cord through the hole if you don't have the patience to learn how to tie or weave the monkey fist around the ball. Sand down the sharp edges of the metal first so the cord doesn't get cut.

[ramonvelasquez]

Good, very informative. I bought mine a few days ago must be comming soon. Good thing I found this video so it give me a few ideas to practice a little bit. What I specially like about this thing is that it's main purpose is not necessarily being a weapon but a key holder.

[mannypvd]

I don't suggest the key swing. If the key rings break... you've lost your keys in a hostile situation.

[jerriclemons]

I never thought of using it in this way. Thanks fir making this very informational video!

[evilsanta]

Hmm, we have 1 3/4" steel ball at work. I've seen billiard balls used for these too.

[theanger]

Never thought of using one for a workout tool awesome video

[ambidextrousarchery]

I remember doing those wrist twists as a teen with my baseball bat during hours of batting practice way back in time. A simple warmup before hitting.

[sithlordvader]

I bought an inch one and a 7/8" one I bought the inch one mainly for decorative purposes (new york mets colors) lol I don't plan on ever using them but it's good to know they'll definitely defend me

[wangamanga]

I do the self defense moves with an actual key CHAIN