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Flat seizing
KNOT SCORE
Seizings were traditionally used in standing rigging where the thickness of Strength
rope or wire made it impractical to splice. Nowadays, they can be used Security
with modern plaited rope which is too complicated or time-consuming to Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
splice. They can also be used to tie metal brackets to wire, or even wire
Usefulness

to wire, if suitable fittings are unavailable.

1 Tie the two parts together with 2 Wrap the seizing line around both 3 Pass the working end up through
a running bowline (page 131) or parts, sliding the turns snugly side the turns, using a marlinspike if
similar, tied in the end of the by side. Eight or ten turns are necessary.
seizing line. traditionally recommended.

4 Pull the working end to remove 5 Take a couple of frapping turns 6 Tighten the knot and trim
any slack. around the seizing, so the end the end, leaving a short tail.
emerges inside the loop. Tie
a flat knot, as shown.

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