# 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:** 2
**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 15, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/21 "2021-02-15T00:29:08Z")
Since we’re on the topic, I have a fun rule. If I get a knot, I always pick it and then switch yoyos. Forces me to change things up a bit more often. ---
**Author:** ![the5th005](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/the5th005/32/114769_2.png) [@the5th005](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/the5th005)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/22 "2021-02-15T01:54:47Z")
I always carry around tooth picks in my pocket just for picking knots out of my yoyo :joy: ---
**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 15, 2021, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/23 "2021-02-15T02:18:56Z")
i have one of his holsters, very nice, unobtrusive, has held up well… knot pick works well too ---
**Author:** ![Theolodger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theolodger/32/65462_2.png) [@Theolodger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Theolodger)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 2:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/24 "2021-02-15T02:52:59Z")
an unwound paperclip ---
**Author:** ![kevinm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kevinm/32/697_2.png) [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/25 "2021-02-15T03:28:34Z")
Nylon zip tie. They are a great size and pointy enough to slip under the winds of strings and don’t scratch anything or even damage the string. ---
**Author:** ![maximusjesse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ac8455/32.png) [@maximusjesse](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/maximusjesse)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/26 "2021-02-15T15:52:16Z")
Blade is great for cutting string as well ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/8/5/985cc32a369e2a32f85c41b5fe374a2924c89ccb.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Onefanatic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/onefanatic/32/101281_2.png) [@Onefanatic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Onefanatic)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/28 "2021-02-15T18:48:21Z")
my hands ---
**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 16, 2021, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/30 "2021-02-16T02:20:14Z")
Do you use this on aluminum yo-yo’s? I feel I would definitely scratch it. ---
**Author:** ![Thevongee](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thevongee/32/94858_2.png) [@Thevongee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Thevongee)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2021, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/32 "2021-02-16T07:18:26Z")
[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZHGBPJ6/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_apa\_fabc\_YFX8H4J76GQ95MGVS9AR](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZHGBPJ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_YFX8H4J76GQ95MGVS9AR) The best! And you can fit in your pocket ---
**Author:** ![\_void](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/_void/32/179426_2.png) [@\_void](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_void)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2021, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/34 "2021-02-16T08:12:36Z")
Paperclip. ---
**Author:** ![HappyHands](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/happyhands/32/93016_2.png) [@HappyHands](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HappyHands)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2021, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/35 "2021-02-16T09:59:22Z")
Orange sticks that my good lady leaves around the house like a treasure hunt. If I find one, it’s MINE. Muahahaha I think they are nail accessories. Soft wood with a point one end. Small enough to fit in the gaps but sturdy enough they last until you lose them. As I said really cheap, cost me nothing and don’t scratch my babies. Good for getting response pad guck out too💖 ![IMG_20210216_095513257](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/2/e/02e9556528e6fb126cd58357aa20f64f0fb4ee9a.jpeg) I am told they are not expensive £2 for ten. Would last you your yo-yo lifetime and have some giveaways to ya mates! ---
**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 17, 2021, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/36 "2021-02-17T01:34:53Z")
I have something similar on my keychain for my outside throwing. ---
**Author:** ![YoyoGeezer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyogeezer/32/755_2.png) [@YoyoGeezer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoGeezer)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2021, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/37 "2021-02-17T02:31:52Z")
![pinset11](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/5/7/25796255644d244ff2709e6b79c6cffbe4e8cf8b.jpeg) These are my favorite. ---
**Author:** ![Hanker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hanker/32/628221_2.png) [@Hanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hanker)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2021, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/38 "2021-02-17T09:28:28Z")
Hey I also have those. But I just use my super long fingernails to take out knots hahaha ---
**Author:** ![ClaytonDM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c37758/32.png) [@ClaytonDM](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ClaytonDM)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2021, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/39 "2021-02-17T19:46:33Z")
Toothpick ---
**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:** [April 29, 2021, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/40 "2021-04-29T17:32:30Z")
2021 was time to update my 3D printed string pick. Now it is also comfy to carry on the key ring without getting stung. Here some prototype pics: ![IMG_4130 2](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/a/c/cac429a9cafa1386e2cd8c6eb41e13e2fe0c383e.jpeg) ![IMG_4133 2](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/2/3/923033a602ef2d39ec0cb2514c3b2fdd01c54739.jpeg) ![Screenshot 2021-04-29 at 19.25.18](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/4/c/14c288d052c9ba9db199b7aa08cc798ed6eb72f5.png) Old 2020 Version: ![IMG_4134 2](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/3/c/d3ca4c723c42160fe2d256c4518414f9c6c64457.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2021, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/41 "2021-04-29T19:22:00Z")
Looks great @kray! I really like how well these work! The little hook is just right. How did you design/print the hinge mechanism? ---
**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:** [April 29, 2021, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/42 "2021-04-29T20:03:01Z")
There is a „magic“ feature called in place printing. It takes a bit to wrap your brain around it and get ur tolerances right but then it is an awesome feature. Look up in place printing on YouTube. There are hundreds of projects dedicated to this cool mechanism. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2021, 12:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/43 "2021-04-30T00:56:34Z")
A tooth pick or a straightened paper clip works for me. I have a couple of dental picks if those don’t work. ---
**Author:** ![skitrz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/skitrz/32/849_2.png) [@skitrz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skitrz)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2021, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/44 "2021-04-30T11:27:56Z")
Knots come naturally for me, completely tool free. 😆 Years ago I noticed that I often damaged the string when picking at knots. If the knot is tight enough I can’t simply use my fingers to untie it, I just use my fingers to replace the string. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191.md?page=3)