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synthetic material, being slippery, requires five tucks to be

secure. Finish the splice with tape, whipping, or heat (with
synthetic material) to further secure it. This knot can also be
useful to campers who need a permanent loop at the end of

a rope.

Eye Splice: Step 1

Unlay the end of a rope (separate the strands)
and form an eye of the required size. Tuck the