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tuck in place.
The Heaving Line Knot is useful for shortening a line and for
weighting the end for heaving, if necessary. It is also used decoratively.
MARLINESPIKE HITCH
The Marlinespike Hitch is named after a small metal bar used as a tying
tool. It is tapered to a point at one end, which can be inserted into knots
to work them loose, or into the strands of rope to aid with splicing.
STEP 1 Twist the tip of the marlinespike so that the rope forms a
crossing turn over it.
STEP 2 Pull the bight across the standing part, forming what looks like
an Overhand Knot.
