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Back splice
KNOT SCORE
A quick and effective way of preventing a line from fraying is to tie a back Strength
splice in it. Although this is usually seen as a temporary measure before Security
putting in a whipping (pages 246–253), there’s no reason not to leave it in Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
permanently. The only catch is that it does double the line’s thickness,
Usefulness
which can be a help or a hindrance depending on where it’s being used.

1 Seize the line, allowing about 2 Tease the strands apart, and reseal 3 Pass each strand over the standing
three times the diameter of the line or whip the ends if necessary. part of the strand immediately to its
per tuck. In this case, six tucks using right to form a crown (page 198).
3
10mm ( 3 ⁄8in) line: 3 x 10mm ( ⁄8in)
3
x 6 = 180mm (6 ⁄4in).

4 Pull the strands down to tighten 5 Pick any strand, and pass it over 6 Do the same for the other two
the crown. the next strand to the right in the strands.
standing part, and then under the
next one.

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