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Short splice

First, learn the back splice (see pages 312–313), and then tying the short splice will be easier. Use

it to join two similar three-strand (hawser-laid) ropes’ ends together, in a way that is both
neater and stronger than most knots.

Unlay a short section at the end of each rope, applying a constrictor knot (see page 153) or adhesive
tape (not shown) to prevent further unraveling. Tape the end of each strand if necessary to prevent

them from fraying. Then “marry” the six strands, bringing them together and interlacing them (1).
Apply a temporary seizing such as a constrictor knot to keep three strands of one rope against the
body of the other rope (2). Tuck each of the free strands in turn over one strand and under the
next, then tighten all three, as for the back splice. Repeat the process twice more (3). Loosen the
unused three strands (4) and tuck them the same number of times in the opposite direction. Roll

them underfoot, and finally tape or whip both sets of ends (5).