Sheepshank The Sheepshank is a shortening knot, which enables a rope to be shortened non-destructively.
{"Image DocumentName": "SheepshankThe Sheepshank is a shortening knot, which enables a rope to be shortened non-destructively.", "Image ImageDescription": "By forming this knot a line can be temporarily shortened and then quickly shook loose! The knot is only really secure under tension, it will fall apart when slack. (See tip below.) Tip: Use up to five half hitches each end of the Sheepshank to make the knot more secure, and for fine tuning the shortening. Tip: It s not as hard to tie as it looks! Tip: Never cut ropes to shorten them! Always use a shortening knot such as the Sheepshank, or coil the excess.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}