Blackwall hitch
| Blackwall hitch | |
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| Category | hitch |
|---|---|
| Related | Half hitch |
| Releasing | Non-jamming |
| Typical use | To attach a rope to a hook when the both are of equal size. |
| Caveat | Likely to slip if subjected to more than ordinary strain |
| ABoK | #1875 |
The blackwall hitch is a simple half hitch over a hook. It will hold only when subjected to constant tension. It is used when the rope and hook are of equal size and is likely to slip if subjected to more than ordinary tension.
Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; from the article "Blackwall hitch". Image Credit.
