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74. Pedigree Cow Hitch

All other Cow Hitches have two standing parts, both of which must be

loaded fairly equally. In contrast, the Pedigree Cow Hitch is designed to be
tied with a short working end, and to bear load on a single standing part.
It’s often recommended for hanging garden tools from a horizontal pole
(with the standing part of the rope permanently attached to the tool
handle), but it’s fairly secure no matter what direction the pull is from.

Uses: hitching to rails, posts and rings, hanging gear

Pros: the only cow hitch for load on one standing part; secure in any direction; easy to tie
Cons: not among the most secure hitches; can be difficult to untie

Instructions

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