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and not for serious hoisting or for rescue and safety lines.

HANGMAN’S NOOSE

This noose is also called Jack Ketch’s Knot, named after a well-known

hangman. It handles shock loads, and is also a handy way to store rope.

Never toy with the Hangman’s Noose, and be particularly careful with it around
children. Nooses can also be highly offensive in some situations and should only be
used where there is a specific reason for them.

STEP 1 Fold the running end back along the standing part, and fold the
new running end back on itself. Wrap the running end around the
standing part, moving from bottom to top.

STEP 2 Tuck the running end through the top bight.