Selma Fids (Needle) are made from highly polished stainless steel. This is a Norwegian product and patented world wide. Selma Fids (Needle) are on offer in sets of four or five. The 5 Fid set is covering the following lines and ropes: Hollow braided lines – 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) dia. For heavy ropes there is a large Fid made in nickel plated brass. This can be used on the following ropes: Hollow braided lines up 20 mm (3/4 in.) Double braid line (Samson) up to 32 mm (I 1/4 in.). Three stranded ropes up to 36 mm (1 1/2 in.). Set of 4 Selma needles (fids): Selma splicing needle 4 mm Selma splicing needle 5.5 mm Selma splicing needle 7.5 mm Selma splicing needle 10 mm