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Marlinespike Hitch




Canonical Name: marlinespike hitch.

Variant Name(s): None.

Category: Hitch.

Origin: Ancient.

Similarities: This knot is based on the overhand slipped knot

Releasing: Non-jamming, spills completely when the spike is removed

Efficiency: Unknown%.

Caveat: Spills.

Uses: Sailing or heaving on any line.

Comments:

Structure:

Tying: Create a slipped overhand on the standing end and place a spike through the slipped loop.



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