I think I prefer a back fid. Push the tool through a hawser between the ropes (it is tight) grab the end of a wire or serving with the serrated tip, tighten down with the ring to grasp it tight and pull the tool and wire back through.
I have done it with a Swedish fid on a Marlow plaited hawser but it was hard work, that tool would make it easier but it looks older than nylon.
I have done it with a Swedish fid on a Marlow plaited hawser but it was hard work, that tool would make it easier but it looks older than nylon.