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Braided splice
KNOT SCORE
Now for something completely different. The braided splice is essentially Strength
just a schoolgirl’s plait, with the clever addition of a loop at the end to Security
secure the loose end. Like its close sister, the braided loop (page 128), it Diffi culty Tying
has an inherent elasticity which allows it to absorb shock, making for a Diffi culty Untying
Usefulness
stronger knot. Best used with small, slippery lines.
1 Put a bight in one line and pass 2 Pass the working end of the fi rst 3 Cross the working end of the
the other line through it. line over its standing part to make second line to lie over the end of
an overhand loop. the fi rst line.
4 Cross the lines, alternating 5 Keep going until you have about 6 Put a bight in the end of the
from on side to the other, as if 0.3m (1ft) of the second line left. second line, and carry on plaiting
plaiting hair. the lines as before.
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