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Deckhand

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$6 $12 In stock

Category: Small

Life out at sea was full of risk, danger, and superstition. A knot of rope on a sailors wrist identified them as a deckhand, someone who maintained the hull, decks, mooring, and cargo handling. Wear this as a reminder that a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.

Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Claire ★★★★★

The rope knot sits heavy on the wrist, just like a real sailor's charm should, and it hasn't frayed at all after two weeks of daily wear. I love that it's small enough to hide under a cuff but still catches the eye when I'm working. It's a subtle nod to the sea that feels personal.

Lucy K. ★★★★★

The rope is stiff at first but softens up after a day or two of wear, and that knot sits right on the wrist bone without digging in. I've had mine on for a week straight, even in the shower, and it hasn't frayed or stretched out of shape. Feels like a solid little nod to the old sailing days.

Joseph ★★★★☆

I’ve been wearing this as a subtle reminder of my time crewing on a friend’s boat, and the braided rope texture feels surprisingly authentic against my skin. It’s a simple piece, but the knot detail holds up well even after catching it on a jacket sleeve a few times. Only wish the band came in a sli