Isis Fire Kevlar Head

Isis Kevlar Fire Heads are a classic choice for rope-based fire props, offering substantial fuel capacity, durable construction, and the familiar handling characteristics that have made Isis-style knots one of the most popular fire head designs in flow arts.

Outside of Monkey Fist designs, many knotted fire heads used for poi, rope darts, and similar props are based on the Isis knot or variations of it. Its layered construction packs a substantial amount of Kevlar into a relatively compact head, allowing it to absorb plenty of fuel for strong, longer-lasting burns.

A Classic Knotted Fire Head

The Isis knot is built by weaving flat Kevlar wick into a dense, rounded fire head. The layered construction provides plenty of wick surface while also allowing the center of the knot to hold a substantial amount of fuel.

Compared with more open, airflow-focused designs such as our Shuriken Fire Head, the Isis is better suited to performers looking for a balance of flame size and longer burn time rather than prioritizing the largest possible flame.

Choose Between 4 Inch & 5 Inch Heads

We carry Isis Fire Heads in two sizes. The 4 inch version provides a lighter setup, while the 5 inch version adds more Kevlar, fuel capacity, and weight for performers who prefer a more substantial fire head.

Both sizes are approximately the same diameter, with the primary difference being the length and overall amount of wick in the knot.

Built from Pure Kevlar Wick

Each head is constructed from 1/2 inch flat pure Kevlar wick. The completed knot is securely fastened to help prevent the weave from loosening or unraveling during use.

As with any fire wick, lifespan depends heavily on fuel choice, burn duration, extinguishing method, and general maintenance. Avoid allowing your wick to continue burning after the available fuel has been consumed, since burning dry Kevlar dramatically accelerates wear.

For more information on getting the most life out of your wick, check out our Fire Prop Maintenance Guide.

Eyebolt Connection for Rope-Based Props

An integrated eyebolt provides a straightforward attachment point for compatible tethered fire props. Isis Fire Heads can be used for a variety of rope-based setups, including poi, rope darts, puppyhammer, meteor, meteor hammer, and oxbow hammer.

They are also the style of fire head used in our Isis Fire Poi and Isis Fire Rope Dart.

Fire Safety

The larger 5 inch head holds more wick and fuel than the 4 inch version, resulting in additional fueled weight and fire. If you’re moving to a larger head, practice with the new weight unfueled before lighting it for the first time.

Always use appropriate fire safety equipment, adequate clearance, and a trained fire safety person when spinning fire. Before use, review our Fire Safety for Flow Arts guide and Safety Disclaimer.