This is a loop turner. They have them at Walmart in the sewing section.
I use these knitting needles for fids. They have multiple sizes at walmart. You have to cut them at an angle so they look like the second picture (which is actual splicing fid from Samson)
These are the actual splicing fids from Walmart. Cut the knitting needle above with a hacksaw or dremel on a 45ish degree angle and sand/smooth the edges so the rope doesn't catch.
I use these knitting needles for fids. They have multiple sizes at walmart. You have to cut them at an angle so they look like the second picture (which is actual splicing fid from Samson)
These are the actual splicing fids from Walmart. Cut the knitting needle above with a hacksaw or dremel on a 45ish degree angle and sand/smooth the edges so the rope doesn't catch.