Sheepshank. There are many knots that can be tied in the bight
to shorten a line, but one of the most common is the Sheepshank.
The Sheepshank can be found on things like circus tent lines. A
modified version using a Marlinspike Hitch at each end rather than
a Half Hitch makes the Sheepshank more secure.
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SHEEPSHANK
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Sheepshank
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thumb knot , figure of 8 , manharness , bowline , clovehitch ,
fireman's chair , sheepshank and reef know .