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THE EVER YTHING KNOTS BOOK
Hangman’s Noose
This noose is also called Jack Ketch’s Knot, named after a well-known
hangman. It handles shock loads, and is also a handy way to store rope.
1 Fold the running end back along the standing part, and fold the new
running end back on itself. Wrap the running end around the
standing part, moving from bottom to top.
2 Tuck the running end through the top bight.
3 Put tension on the knot by pulling on the bottom loop.
The Hangman’s Noose is the last loop in this chapter. Go back and
review the chapter with the idea that some loops are locked and some slid.
Your new understanding of the sliding loop will apply well to the next
chapter on hitches.
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