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Figure 4-2. Tree Surgeon’s Backsplice. Start as with
the Backsplice, but lay out two-thirds of each strand
before crowning (A). Tuck three full times and trim all
ends short (B).
Figure 4-3 (below). Shackle Splice. Pass one end through shackle (1). On other side lead it to the left of next
(white) strand. Pass next (white) strand into eye of shackle from opposite direction over first strand (2). Lead
it to the right of next (black) strand. Pass next (black) strand through eye of shackle from same direction as
first strand (3). Pass over second (white) strand and under first, forming Crown Knot (A). Fair knot and tuck as
before. This splice is compact, handsome, and distributes strain and chafe evenly among all three strands (C).
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