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KNO TS

Monkey’s paw KNOT SCORE

Strength
The monkey’s paw is a new name for an old knot, and is nothing more
Security
than a monkey’s fi st with the end tied to the standing part. You can
Diffi culty Tying
use a bowline to do this or, if you’re using three-strand rope, you can Diffi culty Untying
fi nish off with a soft eye splice (page 265). Usefulness

1 Tie the monkey’s fi st as shown 2 Splice the end to the standing 3 Trim the strands and, if using
opposite. Seize the line about part, as shown on page 265. synthetic line, seal the ends with
150mm (6in) from the end, and a butane whipping (page 251).
tease the strands apart.

7 Prise open the turns to make 8 Tuck the end, followed by the 9 Tighten the knot by working the
a suitably sized hole. overhand knot, into the hole. slack back through to the standing
part. Do not overtighten as this will
reduce the size of the ‘fi st’.

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