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to splicing it, but for now, it will have to be used as is. The solution is the sheepshank—an
ancient knot used by sailors to shorten rope that’s too long for the job at hand.
The sheepshank holds only when there is tension at each end; even then, it sometimes fails.
For this reason, it is best to secure it by inserting sticks of wood through the end loops as
illustrated.
