# What is your favorite tool for knots? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [February 14, 2021, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191 "2021-02-14T18:40:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RC\_yo-yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rc_yo-yo/32/168781_2.png) [@RC\_yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RC_yo-yo)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2021, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/1 "2021-02-14T18:40:26Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/3X/1/5/15e3bb4006e39eb0bb53295165d4693c9d258361.jpeg) This zipline strings tool is amazing, but it’s also too thick for thinner gaps like fixed axles. What do you use to untie knots? ---
**Author:** ![d4nnyb0yy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/d4nnyb0yy/32/101309_2.png) [@d4nnyb0yy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/d4nnyb0yy)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2021, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/2 "2021-02-14T18:42:35Z")
I honestly just unscrew the yoyo, unless it’s a fixie…then I use pointy tweezers. ---
**Author:** ![djinni\_cake](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/djinni_cake/32/113245_2.png) [@djinni\_cake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/djinni_cake)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2021, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/3 "2021-02-14T18:45:02Z")
A plastic yarn needle I got from Airetic. ---
**Author:** ![CaptainFoxxButt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captainfoxxbutt/32/197384_2.png) [@CaptainFoxxButt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaptainFoxxButt)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2021, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/4 "2021-02-14T18:50:15Z")
![16133284718306394018706134384245](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/c/a/0ca31b1d0de2f689ee50a53a7a5eb665dc55b8f4.jpeg) I worked at a discount tire a couple of years ago, and kept my toolbelt. This is used for taking caps/covers off of lugnuts without damaging them. Idk what its actually called. It’s great for getting out knots. Cant beat it ---
**Author:** ![yoyodoc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyodoc/32/48820_2.png) [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/5 "2021-02-14T18:57:40Z")
My favorite tool is a New string. ---
**Author:** ![d4nnyb0yy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/d4nnyb0yy/32/101309_2.png) [@d4nnyb0yy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/d4nnyb0yy)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/6 "2021-02-14T19:02:22Z")
> [@yoyodoc](#): > > My favorite tool is a New string. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/c/1/8c1bff3cef38a883055bc9450d75f2a0f761643c.gif) ---
**Author:** ![Isaac](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/isaac/32/597931_2.png) [@Isaac](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Isaac)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/7 "2021-02-14T19:10:07Z")
The Airetic string pickers are super nice. Tooth pick are also cool, and darning needles (as seen in [Tips and tricks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tips-and-tricks-the-plastic-letter-opener-as-yo-yo-multitool/331323/3) by @Exmime) look nifty as well. ---
**Author:** ![fatguysnacks247](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fatguysnacks247/32/81478_2.png) [@fatguysnacks247](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatguysnacks247)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2021, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/8 "2021-02-14T19:24:21Z")
a quality wood toothpick ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/8/a/b8aa38aa322ca8199b5d75ece556ee14aa8261f0.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Kray](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kray/32/92176_2.png) [@Kray](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kray)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2021, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/9 "2021-02-14T19:25:49Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/4/b/94bdcd2be6e9e0292f5c7c9c09f4bbd751163ab8.jpeg) Little tool I designed and printed ---
**Author:** ![Grunt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grunt/32/679117_2.png) [@Grunt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grunt)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2021, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/10 "2021-02-14T19:29:15Z")
This is going to make some of you cringe because it is metal, but this works great. ![20210214_142809](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/6/a/46addfab75b69c2dfa95c6b5edb66d3fe39745c8.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![FireMind](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/firemind/32/122767_2.png) [@FireMind](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FireMind)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2021, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/11 "2021-02-14T19:29:57Z")
Recently started using a sewing seam ripper and really like it. thin enough to fit in most gaps and really good at fitting into even tight knots ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2021, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/12 "2021-02-14T19:34:42Z")
> [@RC\_yo-yo](#): > > thinner gaps like fixed axles. These Bamboo needles are the trick for smaller gaps and fixes > [@What did you get in the mail for 2020/2021?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-for-2020-2021/302416/2580): > > US 1 / 2.25mm premium bamboo knitting needles. Premium knot pickers for those axle loops. [20191003\_184734] ---
**Author:** ![Xanadu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xanadu/32/84910_2.png) [@Xanadu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xanadu)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2021, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/13 "2021-02-14T20:16:34Z")
I hand make my own string picks using anodized aluminum wire made of an alloy that is softer than 6061, so it doesn’t scratch yoyo finishes. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/8/e/b8e20ed29ba8f86058c1b49ee505bc17bb126727.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/6/f/46f277cabcbd033bd3342678088b54cad179553e.jpeg) They go on my custom yoyo holsters. ---
**Author:** ![Pox](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pox/32/40245_2.png) [@Pox](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pox)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2021, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/14 "2021-02-14T21:11:47Z")
My teeth. ---
**Author:** ![RC\_yo-yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rc_yo-yo/32/168781_2.png) [@RC\_yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RC_yo-yo)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/15 "2021-02-14T21:34:58Z")
Great design. ---
**Author:** ![r3stless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8c91f0/32.png) [@r3stless](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/r3stless)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2021, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/16 "2021-02-14T21:44:22Z")
I use the String Pick @Kray designed and it works pretty awesome! ---
**Author:** ![Guapocamacho](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/guapocamacho/32/107558_2.png) [@Guapocamacho](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Guapocamacho)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2021, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/17 "2021-02-14T21:45:17Z")
![16133390838395856104064992771002](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/d/1/3d1b3c57c2527e8a94d48a7cd5cafaf56c17c66c.jpeg) Was trying to keep it a secret but I guess the cat is out of the bag ---
**Author:** ![cd2114](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cd2114/32/115864_2.png) [@cd2114](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cd2114)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2021, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/18 "2021-02-14T22:52:14Z")
I use the plastic toothpick from a Swiss Army Knife keychain for knots. The scissors are useful for cutting the string as well. ---
**Author:** ![Niekro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/niekro/32/1541_2.png) [@Niekro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Niekro)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 12:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/19 "2021-02-15T00:17:57Z")
Ah, me too. ---
**Author:** ![bpelletier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bpelletier/32/105344_2.png) [@bpelletier](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bpelletier)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/20 "2021-02-15T00:28:27Z")
i have a titanium toothpick i use, wasn’t why i bought it but its become its sole use, stays on my keychain, never looses the point [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191.md?page=2)