A marline spike with a long tapered point should be used to open the strands; the correct way to use it is best demonstrated by an instructor, but proficiency will not come without practice.
Isikhonkwane seMarlin enotsobhiso olude olutsolo ingasetyenziswa ekuvuleni imisonto, indlela elungileyo yokuyisebenzisa iboniswa kakuhle ngumqeqeshi, kodwa ubugcisa ayinakuphuma ngaphandle kokufunda.