Page 256 - Adlard Coles "The Knot Bible"

WHIPPINGS & SEIZINGS

Racking seizing
KNOT SCORE
This method is particularly suited to seizing wire, where the repeated Strength
fi gure-eight turns prevent any slippage. Tied in rope, it can make a trusty Security
loop that is every bit as secure as a splice. Unlike splices, seizings have the Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
advantage that they can be quickly untied or cut loose if the line is needed
Usefulness
in its original form.

1 Tie the end of the seizing line 2 Weave the line around the two 3 Put in at least five turns. Leave
to one part using a running bowline parts, passing between them at a space the thickness of the seizing
(page 131) or similar. every turn. line between each turn.

5 Take two frapping
turns around the
seizing and tighten the
knot. Tie the end off

with a flat knot, as
shown opposite, Step 5.

4 Wrap the seizing line around both
parts, slipping the line in between
each of the existing turns.