# 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:** 4
**Author:** ![Lido](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lido/32/173650_2.png) [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2021, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/65 "2021-05-03T23:27:46Z")
Especially one of these that I just picked up at my friend’s 50th birthday party yesterday (reducing trash and extending string life): ---
**Author:** ![Lido](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lido/32/173650_2.png) [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2021, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/66 "2021-05-03T23:31:28Z")
They’re not one-piece, but the BMT knock-offs of the Silver Bullet (like the Six-shooter), don’t seem to come apart. Not sure how the one in this picture was taken apart, but mine will not come apart (as the description here says): [https://yoyo.fandom.com/wiki/BMT\_Six\_Shooter](https://yoyo.fandom.com/wiki/BMT_Six_Shooter) ---
**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:** [May 3, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/67 "2021-05-03T23:44:45Z")
Someone else mentioned these. I’m going to get one. They sell them on Amazon pretty cheap. ---
**Author:** ![Damb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/damb/32/44045_2.png) [@Damb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Damb)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2021, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/68 "2021-05-04T00:00:29Z")
I got mine YEARS ago, just browsed amazon and they don’t have this specific one anymore, but there’s one very similar to it for $30 - if I recall correctly, I paid $50 for this back in 2018 🥲 ---
**Author:** ![AKYOYOMIKE](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/akyoyomike/32/286732_2.png) [@AKYOYOMIKE](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AKYOYOMIKE)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2021, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/69 "2021-05-04T10:01:42Z")
I use a plastic letter opener, knot picker and string cutter in one. But these Ti toothpicks are cool and I’ll check it out. @Kray you deff have the best knot picker design! Edit i went to the rainforest and i have to say these Ti toothpics are great. ![20210511_130843](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/8/7/b877646c942393f8a013ab10845136739336d521.jpeg) @kray your new design is amazing. ---
**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:** [May 4, 2021, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/70 "2021-05-04T10:32:49Z")
Thanks. Already working on a new idea. Level up the knote picker game LOL ---
**Author:** ![nothingfaced](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nothingfaced/32/50156_2.png) [@nothingfaced](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nothingfaced)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2021, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/71 "2021-05-04T14:06:05Z")
I like the look of @Kray’s picker! For me - If I have a knot then I’ll attempt to pick it out, failing that I just open the yoyo. ---
**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:** [May 11, 2021, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/72 "2021-05-11T07:38:46Z")
Here a new string picker prototype “eagle nose”. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/f/c/ffc003ec8699850ef9cd7d2ac895219b38f3c07a.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/0/f/80f9d558f976693d2df9442e5d69bab0d6382979.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Theycallmecotton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theycallmecotton/32/253526_2.png) [@Theycallmecotton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Theycallmecotton)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2021, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/73 "2021-05-19T03:12:40Z")
Best tool ever ![20210506_121610](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/1/8/818a2bd289db6762505ac13bbd307871b213d719.jpeg) ![20210506_121906](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/e/c/3ec67dbae6570e8bb362f662ff8f7129ad2c50f3.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2021, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/74 "2021-05-19T03:15:17Z")
Cool! Where’d you get it? ---
**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:** [May 19, 2021, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/75 "2021-05-19T03:35:32Z")
And what is it? Besides the toothpick, what are the other pieces? Looks cool ---
**Author:** ![Yoyo\_slacker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo_slacker/32/89203_2.png) [@Yoyo\_slacker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_slacker)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2021, 3:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/76 "2021-05-19T03:49:38Z")
More info on it here > [@The best yoyo tool ever!?!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-best-yoyo-tool-ever/338171): > > This tool is amazing! Pick for knots, string cutter, bearing remover, and tool for your axle [20210506\_121610] [20210506\_121906] You can get it here :[https://www.ebay.com/itm/111805140771](https://www.ebay.com/itm/111805140771) ---
**Author:** ![Theycallmecotton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theycallmecotton/32/253526_2.png) [@Theycallmecotton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Theycallmecotton)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2021, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/77 "2021-05-19T04:36:44Z")
Check link from slacker ---
**Author:** ![WorkFromHome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/workfromhome/32/65123_2.png) [@WorkFromHome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WorkFromHome)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2021, 4:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/78 "2021-05-19T04:40:23Z")
These dental floss picks are very good at pulling out knots. When I don’t have one around, I just unscrew the yo-yo. ![IMG_9819](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/5/4/3544c7b80ee20b2db98720e7821f11419c25c6f6.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Nocompromise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nocompromise/32/177371_2.png) [@Nocompromise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nocompromise)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2021, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/79 "2021-05-19T04:48:44Z")
> [@djinni\_cake](#): > > A plastic yarn needle I got from Airetic. I used a toothpick for years. I was recently shocked at how much better the Airetic yarn needle works. ---
**Author:** ![fuddmain](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fuddmain/32/122807_2.png) [@fuddmain](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fuddmain)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2021, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/80 "2021-05-19T12:37:13Z")
Just received 100 paddle picks from Amazon. ![IMG_0653](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/1/2/9121eaea9f52272c86d34410cbbeb49ea959d9bd.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2021, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/81 "2021-05-19T13:15:30Z")
Those look really good. $12 for 400! Lately I’ve been using the pick that came with my Elysium from @FewandFarBetween ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/1/f/31f24eabb12bd17be77d9577eff8bf65baa2dc7b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![fuddmain](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fuddmain/32/122807_2.png) [@fuddmain](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fuddmain)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2021, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/82 "2021-05-19T13:32:40Z")
Mine were 100 for $6. Figured that was more than enough, although I’ll find other uses for them. Probably could have gone with shorter ones. These are close to 5 inches. But, I can still fit one in my wallet and if I shortened them a little a bunch could be stored in an empty YYSL string container. Happy with the purchase. ---
**Author:** ![pinhead](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pinhead/32/123421_2.png) [@pinhead](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pinhead)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2021, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/83 "2021-05-19T21:35:38Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/d/8/0d8c00bcae198bc84be3226c45357f10609581af.jpeg) these are always super handy. ---
**Author:** ![BadWolfeCo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/badwolfeco/32/99733_2.png) [@BadWolfeCo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BadWolfeCo)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 4:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191/84 "2021-05-20T04:31:04Z")
Am I the only person who literally just unscrews the yoyo? I’ve never had an issue with vibe or stripping a yoyo or anything like that, and I get knots all the time. Maybe I’m just insanely lucky? I have a couple orange sticks lying around but I rarely use them. I’m impatient and unscrewing a yoyo to pull the string off the bearing has never caused me a single issue. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-tool-for-knots/334191.md?page=5)