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Monkey’s paw

The monkey’s paw is a new name for an old knot,

and is nothing more than a monkey’s fist with the
end tied to the standing part. You can use a bowline

to do this or, if you’re using three-strand rope, you
can finish off with a soft eye splice.

1 Tie the monkey’s fist as shown opposite. Seize the line about 6in (15cm)

from the end, and tease the strands apart.