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Yardarm knot

This might look like an innocent variation of the

sheepshank, however, the yardarm knot fulfils an
altogether more sinister function than shortening

lines. Tied to a yardarm with a noose at the other

end, it was used to hang people. It can however be

used in any situation that requires a preset amount

of line to be released.

1 Put an overhand loop in the standing part. The size of the loop should

be about half the distance required for the ‘drop’.