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Half blood knot see three and a half turn clinch knot.

Half hitch: not particularly useful in itself; however, the half hitch does form the basis of many other
knots.

It is formed by making a bight, perhaps by looping a rope around a post or other object, bringing the

working end around the standing part to take a partial turn (figure 72), and then pulling the two ends
in opposite directions so that the half hitch tightens. Do remember though, that the half hitch will not
hold on its own and needs to be finished off either by making the ends secure under tension, or with

another knot.

Half hitch coil see coiling.

Hangman’s knot or Jack Ketch’s knot: a very strong noose, specifically designed to withstand a heavy
and sudden shock loading. It does not have a good sliding ability however, and therefore needs to be
adjusted to the required size when being formed.