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Blake’s Hitch

A slide and grip type of knot, Blake’s Hitch is used for ascent and descent
purposes. Remember that you should only take the strain below the hitch
and that it should never be used for traction. Take note that while your
thumb is inserted through the hoop, you won’t have a hard time making this

knot. Another interesting thing is that it has actually been in use since 1981,
but was widely described in the 90s by Jason Blake—the man who’s given
credit for the name of this knot!

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Instructions:

1. First, get the end of the line and wrap it four times around the

climbing rope.
2. Bring the end of the rope back down and then tuck it behind the
rope itself so that it will be able to exit the middle.
3. Tighten the rope so you could achieve a neat knot.