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STEP 5 Pull the crossing turn over the standing part and the end of the pole.

This knot earns its name well, constricting tighter as the ends are pulled in opposite
directions. This is a very popular knot because it functions much like a hose clamp. For
best results, use soft cord for binding a hard object, and hard cord for binding a soft

object. It is difficult to untie, but completely releases when the topmost crossing is cut.
The last tuck can also be made with a bight to make a much more easily released slipped
version.

EYE SPLICE

Before you begin, you need to splice the running end. Unlay several inches of a three-

strand rope, and tape or bind the area to keep the rope from unlaying further. The tucks
start in a staggered order and proceed in an over-and-under pattern, just as when tying
the Back Splice (see Chapter 1).

STEP 1 Make the first tuck by inserting the first unlaid strand through the intact

strands of the rope.