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eYe SPLICe

Used to create an eye at the end of a rope.

For sailors, being able to create an eye, or a loop, at the
end of a rope was once considered a basic and important
skill. Although ropes with eyes can now be purchased, a
reliable one can be made with this knot. This knot can
also be useful to campers who need a permanent loop at
the end of a rope.

Eye Splice: Step 1 Eye Splice: Step 2

Unlay the end of a rope (separate the strands) Turn the rope over and tuck the third loose
and form an eye of the required size. Tuck the strand under the only strand in the standing
end of one loose strand under a strand in the part that has yet to be used. Repeat the pro-
standing part. Tuck the next loose strand un- cess until each loose strand has been tucked
der the next strand in the standing part. into the standing part three times. Roll the
splice between your hands to achieve the MISCeLLaneOUS
proper shape.

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