Page 634 - Bob Holtzman "The Field Guide to Knots How to Identify, Tie, and Untie Over 80 Essential Knots for Outdoor Pursuits"

Flat Seizing

Uses: eyes; joining ropes for length or
doubling; fastening rope to a shaft

Pros: stronger, more secure, uses less rope,
and less bulky than knots

Cons: more difficult and time-consuming
than knots; cannot be untied

630